PITCHING
Pitching your innovations to UK Energy Networks
As a Small-Medium Enterprise in the energy sector, you have the potential to make a big impact with your ideas. But in order to succeed, you need to effectively communicate the value of your innovation to potential partners and investors. In this page, we’ll provide you with tips and advice on how to craft a compelling pitch and make a lasting impression on UK Energy Networks.
KEY INFORMATION TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PRESENTATION
Short description of the challenge your innovation will address.
An overview of your proposed solution/proposal, including the Unique Selling Point.
The potential financial and/or social benefits to the Energy Networks and consumers.
Scope of the proposal: Provide specific details on what you propose.
Funding required and proposed timescales.
TOP THREE PITCHING TIPS
BE CLEAR
Clearly communicate what problem your innovation aims solve and what opportunity it creates to deliver benefits and make a change for the better.
BE CONCISE
Be concise and to the point. Make sure your pitch is focused and clearly communicates the potential benefits to both consumers and the networks. Be prepared to validate this with data.
PRACTICE
Practice your pitch beforehand to ensure that you are confident and articulate when presenting. Keep to the timeframes and guidance received.
BEING PITCH PERFECT
Use your slides to support your presentation, not give it.
Keep their content short, simple and clear whilst you provide necessary detail.
Be prepared, but don’t overrun your content with technical information and jargon.
Ensure your solution complies with network requirements.
Fully explain the costs of deployment and implementation, including areas which may require additional funding.
Explain how your innovation can progress to business-as-usual use.
Demonstrate your understanding of dependencies to enable progression through technology readiness levels.
Be prepared to answer questions.
Avoid being to ‘salesy’.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR PRESENTATION?
Contact us now if you need help making your presentation pitch perfect! We can help you practice it and advise on content; please note limited slots are available on a first come, first served basis.