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Catania Innovation Lab&Hub design experience

Catania Innovation Lab&Hub design experience

EXP. DATE: Active

Reward: <p><strong style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">€ 5,000 for best proposals</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p>

<p>The Enel Innovation Hub Lab&Hub in Passo Martino, located in the province of Catania, is a strategic infrastructure for innovation in the energy sector, serving as a meeting point between research, industry, and institutions. As a cutting-edge experimental center, the Innovation Hub & Lab spans ten hectares, with 3,000 m² of indoor laboratories and 30,000 m² of outdoor testing areas.</p><p>It is organized into two main areas, the Energy Storage and Grid Integration Lab, specializing in energy storage technologies (batteries), which are essential for the energy transition, and the Solar Innovation Lab, featuring both indoor and outdoor laboratories for testing and/or developing new photovoltaic technologies.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the testing infrastructures, the site also hosts areas dedicated to promoting the <strong>Enel open innovation model</strong>, where the activities of the Hub network, collaborations with startups, universities, and research centers, as well as the Group’s open innovation programs are showcased.</p><p> These spaces foster the exchange of ideas, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the creation of new industrial and technological partnerships.</p><p> </p><p>The Innovation Hub & Lab attracts visitors from scientific communities, including universities and students from various schools, as well as national and international research centers and startups interested in or already collaborating with the Lab. The center also garners media interest, with scheduled visits or specific features by journalists and outlets from various sectors.</p><p>External visits are typically conducted with the support of the Innovation Lab manager and various expert Enel collaborators who work at the Lab. They guide visitors through the facilities, explaining the technologies, projects, and expertise present. The goal is to enhance these opportunities with autonomous and synergistic pathways both digital and physical that can effectively communicate the Lab’s innovation across all themes.</p><p><strong style="color: black;"> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>SDGs</strong></p><p>This challenge contributes to the following sustainable development goals (<a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank" style="color: windowtext;"><strong>SDGs</strong></a>) to transform our world:</p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">SDG 13: Climate Action</span></p>

Catania Innovation Lab&Hub design experience

Catania Innovation Lab&Hub design experience

EXP. DATE: Active

Reward: <p><strong style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">€ 5,000 for best proposals</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p>

<p>The Enel Innovation Hub Lab&Hub in Passo Martino, located in the province of Catania, is a strategic infrastructure for innovation in the energy sector, serving as a meeting point between research, industry, and institutions. As a cutting-edge experimental center, the Innovation Hub & Lab spans ten hectares, with 3,000 m² of indoor laboratories and 30,000 m² of outdoor testing areas.</p><p>It is organized into two main areas, the Energy Storage and Grid Integration Lab, specializing in energy storage technologies (batteries), which are essential for the energy transition, and the Solar Innovation Lab, featuring both indoor and outdoor laboratories for testing and/or developing new photovoltaic technologies.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the testing infrastructures, the site also hosts areas dedicated to promoting the <strong>Enel open innovation model</strong>, where the activities of the Hub network, collaborations with startups, universities, and research centers, as well as the Group’s open innovation programs are showcased.</p><p> These spaces foster the exchange of ideas, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the creation of new industrial and technological partnerships.</p><p> </p><p>The Innovation Hub & Lab attracts visitors from scientific communities, including universities and students from various schools, as well as national and international research centers and startups interested in or already collaborating with the Lab. The center also garners media interest, with scheduled visits or specific features by journalists and outlets from various sectors.</p><p>External visits are typically conducted with the support of the Innovation Lab manager and various expert Enel collaborators who work at the Lab. They guide visitors through the facilities, explaining the technologies, projects, and expertise present. The goal is to enhance these opportunities with autonomous and synergistic pathways both digital and physical that can effectively communicate the Lab’s innovation across all themes.</p><p><strong style="color: black;"> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>SDGs</strong></p><p>This challenge contributes to the following sustainable development goals (<a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank" style="color: windowtext;"><strong>SDGs</strong></a>) to transform our world:</p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">SDG 13: Climate Action</span></p>

EBITTS: DESIGN CONNECTION FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL

EBITTS: DESIGN CONNECTION FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL

EXP. DATE: Active

Reward: <p><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">€ 5,000 for best proposals</span></p>

<p>SUBTITLE: T<span style="font-size: 12px;">his challenge is part of the “Design for an innovative Energy seor”. Enel is looking for an innovative </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">aimed at improving user perception for Ebitts project.</span></p><p>ABSTRACT: The Ebitts token box is a virtual asset that can be hard to perceive as something tangible. The challenge lies in designing an element—physical, digital, or phygital—that bridges the gap between the virtual world and reality. This element should make the experience more concrete, clear, and engaging. The goal is to turn an abstract concept into a tool connected to the real assets it represents in terms of meaning, context, and value, thereby boosting engagement, encouraging project adoption, and enhancing the post-adoption experience.</p><p><strong>SDGs</strong></p><p>This challenge contributes to the following sustainable development goals (<a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank" style="color: windowtext;"><strong>SDGs</strong></a>) to transform our world:</p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span>SDG 13: Climate Action</p>

EBITTS: DESIGN CONNECTION FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL

EBITTS: DESIGN CONNECTION FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL

EXP. DATE: Active

Reward: <p><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">€ 5,000 for best proposals</span></p>

<p>SUBTITLE: T<span style="font-size: 12px;">his challenge is part of the “Design for an innovative Energy seor”. Enel is looking for an innovative </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">aimed at improving user perception for Ebitts project.</span></p><p>ABSTRACT: The Ebitts token box is a virtual asset that can be hard to perceive as something tangible. The challenge lies in designing an element—physical, digital, or phygital—that bridges the gap between the virtual world and reality. This element should make the experience more concrete, clear, and engaging. The goal is to turn an abstract concept into a tool connected to the real assets it represents in terms of meaning, context, and value, thereby boosting engagement, encouraging project adoption, and enhancing the post-adoption experience.</p><p><strong>SDGs</strong></p><p>This challenge contributes to the following sustainable development goals (<a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank" style="color: windowtext;"><strong>SDGs</strong></a>) to transform our world:</p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span>SDG 13: Climate Action</p>

Innovative design for energy sector

Innovative design for energy sector

EXP. DATE: Active

Reward: <p>5000€ for the best proposals</p>

<p>SUBTITLE: Enel'<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">s call for IED students to find innovative concept design solutions in the energy sector</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">ABSTRACT: </span> <span style="font-size: inherit;"> </span>Enel has long collaborated with the world of design to develop cutting-edge solutions, placing innovation, efficiency, and sustainability at the center. In this context, and in line with the open innovation approach — based on collaboration between the company and the external innovation ecosystem — the Enel challenge “Innovative Design for the Energy Sector” is aimed at students of the Bachelor’s degree program in Product and Service Design at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED Rome).</p><p>The challenge invites students to enter a strategic sector — energy — which is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the energy transition. </p><p>It represents a unique opportunity to shape design concepts with the potential to evolve over time into real projects, as the goal of the challenge is to address concrete innovation needs within our business.</p><p>The challenge is structured around three distinct business areas: the dynamic world of Retail; the open and collaborative environment of Innovation Labs and Hubs, which host startups and innovators; and the advanced technology sector focused on energy awareness.</p><p>All these areas intersect with key themes such as digitalization, sustainability, and the ability to meet the needs of Enel’s stakeholders.</p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></p><p><strong>Get ready for an exciting innovation experience! </strong></p><p> </p><p>This is your chance to challenge yourself in one of today’s most cutting-edge technology, expand your network, and accelerate your growth:</p><ol><li><strong>Select</strong> one or more Open Challenges you wish to apply for.</li><li><strong>Complete and submit</strong> the solution form, attaching the required documents (a cv is mandatory).</li><li><strong>Your proposal</strong> will be evaluated by a technical panel of experts.</li><li><strong>The panel</strong> may contact you for clarifications.</li><li><strong>If your solution is selected</strong>, Enel will reach out to discuss the next steps.</li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>SDGs</strong></p><p>This challenge contributes to the following sustainable development goals (<a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank" style="color: windowtext;"><strong>SDGs</strong></a>) to transform our world:</p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production</span></p><ul><li>SDG 13: Climate Action</li></ul>

Innovative design for energy sector

Innovative design for energy sector

EXP. DATE: Active

Reward: <p>5000€ for the best proposals</p>

<p>SUBTITLE: Enel'<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">s call for IED students to find innovative concept design solutions in the energy sector</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">ABSTRACT: </span> <span style="font-size: inherit;"> </span>Enel has long collaborated with the world of design to develop cutting-edge solutions, placing innovation, efficiency, and sustainability at the center. In this context, and in line with the open innovation approach — based on collaboration between the company and the external innovation ecosystem — the Enel challenge “Innovative Design for the Energy Sector” is aimed at students of the Bachelor’s degree program in Product and Service Design at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED Rome).</p><p>The challenge invites students to enter a strategic sector — energy — which is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the energy transition. </p><p>It represents a unique opportunity to shape design concepts with the potential to evolve over time into real projects, as the goal of the challenge is to address concrete innovation needs within our business.</p><p>The challenge is structured around three distinct business areas: the dynamic world of Retail; the open and collaborative environment of Innovation Labs and Hubs, which host startups and innovators; and the advanced technology sector focused on energy awareness.</p><p>All these areas intersect with key themes such as digitalization, sustainability, and the ability to meet the needs of Enel’s stakeholders.</p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></p><p><strong>Get ready for an exciting innovation experience! </strong></p><p> </p><p>This is your chance to challenge yourself in one of today’s most cutting-edge technology, expand your network, and accelerate your growth:</p><ol><li><strong>Select</strong> one or more Open Challenges you wish to apply for.</li><li><strong>Complete and submit</strong> the solution form, attaching the required documents (a cv is mandatory).</li><li><strong>Your proposal</strong> will be evaluated by a technical panel of experts.</li><li><strong>The panel</strong> may contact you for clarifications.</li><li><strong>If your solution is selected</strong>, Enel will reach out to discuss the next steps.</li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>SDGs</strong></p><p>This challenge contributes to the following sustainable development goals (<a href="https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs" target="_blank" style="color: windowtext;"><strong>SDGs</strong></a>) to transform our world:</p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production</span></p><ul><li>SDG 13: Climate Action</li></ul>

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