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French power firm EDF backs Indian start-ups via competitive programme

It is undertaking its global programme called EDF Pulse in India which follows a competition format and offers financial support and other facilities to the winners

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EDF says raising the local content will depend on the Indian supply partners making the relevant investment in their facilities and processes, to meet the needed design requirements. Photo: reuters

Jyoti Mukul New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 13 2020 | 7:09 PM IST

French power utility Electricite de France (EDF) will be supporting start-ups in India to promote local innovation for a low-carbon economy. It is undertaking its global programme called EDF Pulse in India, which follows a competition format and offers financial support and other facilities to the winners.

Harmanjit Nagi, director, EDF India, told Business Standard that winners will get access to 16 internal creativity labs, especially within EDF’s research and development, apart from the company’s experts in various fields ranging from technical support and marketing to business development. The prize includes $20,000 for the first position, $5,000 for the second and

Topics : EDF in India Indian startups

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