PowerLab is a format for TenneT employees to bring their ideas to reality. Apply and explore your idea in an innovative environment with access to the experts and tools needed. Join us in shaping the energy transition.
Being part of the PowerLab gives you the opportunity to leverage your expertise and interests, to learn more about innovative methodologies and entrepreneurship, and ultimately, to spend time working on a project that matters - to you and to our company.
Choose the challenge or idea you want to tackle, and submit it on your own or as a team.
Activities: Coaching in problem thinking, networking with experts
Events:
– Inspiration workshop on 23d of June
– Ideation workshop on 8th of July
– Powerlab talk on 12th of July
Prove that the problem exists and is crucial for TenneT. Attend a series of workshops, “Innovation Camp”, and pitch your idea to the jury to get the resources going forward.
Activities: Desk research,
customer interviews
Support: Business model coaching, networking and education
Events:
– Power Camp: Sept 13 – 17th
– Problem validation WS: Sept 27th
– Solution workshop: Oct 11th
– Ecosystem analysis WS: Oct 25th
– Develop roadmap WS: Nov 8th
– Pitch perfect training: Nov 22nd
– Pitch day: Dec 7th
Prove that you can solve the problem. Develop a prototype of your solution and test it with potential clients.
Get feedback on your solution
and improve it in an iterative way.
Activities: Prototyping, Experiments
Support: Venture architect coaching, Technical experts, Networking
Timeline:
January – April 2022
Launch and grow your project. Test
all aspects of your business model
in a small-scale pilot. Start growing your project.
Activities: User testing, Business model validation, Implementation
Support: Venture architect coaching, Technical experts
Timeline:
Defined individually for each project
You have a project or idea that you want to bring to life.
You found a challenge you want to solve.
You are really into entrepreneurship and want to help others.
We are looking for challenges with a certain complexity and uncertainty to help you validating the problem.
Not sure if your idea fits the topics?
Simply reach out to us via the contact form below.
In a world that is rapidly evolving, we need to explore new opportunities. At the same time, our talents need to have the space to grow and develop within TenneT.
of ideas and solutions through user-centric testing
of working through fast and iterative processes in startup-like structures
that brings ideas on the fast track through efficient collaboration with legal and IT departments
Possibility to tackle challenges with cross-functional teams guided by experienced innovation coaches
opportunity for our talents, who will bring the knowledge back to their departments
I am sure that the PowerLab is the right format to achieve real results and nurture an entrepreneur-like attitude and behaviour in our workspace. Don’t hesitate to submit your idea and become an intrapreneur at the PowerLab to shape the future of energy!
Christine Schneider
Lead Board Office
We’ve got you covered!
PowerLab is a company-wide initiative open for applications from all TenneT employees with an entrepreneurial mindset, no matter which division they are working for.
A team (of up to four members) is preferred, but not mandatory. This is because typically a team is required to complete all the tasks to turn an idea or concept into a proof of concept, minimum viable product, or pilot. In case you believe you need more than four team members, please explain your case. Applications by individuals are also fine, however we encourage you to start looking for additional team members to join you on your intrapreneurial journey going forward.
For the PowerLab we are looking for ideas and problems along the core of TenneT. These can be technical ideas, but also process or optimization ideas. Generally they should fall into one of the following categories:
If you have any doubts or questions if your idea is a match for the program – please reach out to us via the contact form.
The language for the application is English. In case you can only apply in another language or need language assistance, please contact the PowerLab team at powerlab@tennet.eu
Once the application phase has ended and all applications are handed in, a committee of cross-divisional experts together with the PowerLab core team will evaluate all ideas and jointly decide which ideas will be shortlisted. The shortlisted teams are then notified and invited to the first phase of PowerLab.
Your current position will not be affected by participating in the first phase of the PowerLab program. There will be no changes to your salary and other benefits, your contract stays untouched whilst you are participating in PowerLab. In case you (and your team) are selected to the PowerLab program a 20% time commitment is necessary, these arrangements would be aligned with your manager.
Hi, I’m Alex from TenneT PowerLab. Your question is still not answered? Fill in the form or call me directly at +31 (0)6 2577 4802.
Application deadline for our first batch was already on 20th July 2021 but there will be a second batch coming in 2022. Get in contact with us to talk about your idea and start your journey with PowerLab.
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