Enerjisa Enerji’s Appeal to Entrepreneurs: NAR and IVME Programs Now Open for Applications
Türkiye’s leading electricity distribution, retail and customer solutions company which prioritizes customer satisfaction via the innovations developed with a particular focus on technology, Enerjisa Enerji continues to support the transformation in the industry with its entrepreneurship programs encouraging innovation. Period 11 of NAR, the Intrapreneurship Program, and Period 5 of IVME, an Open Innovation Program, are now open for applications. Developed to support sustainable growth in the energy industry and encourage innovative solutions, these programs offer a comprehensive scope, including uncovering the entrepreneurial spirit of employees and enabling scaling for start-ups.
Innovative solutions from employees with the NAR program
Launched in 2015, NAR Intrapreneurship Program continues to encourage in-house entrepreneurship by supporting the innovative ideas of Enerjisa employees. So far, 11 ideas developed have been considered worth the investment and supported as part of the program, and MIOTE, one of these ideas, positioned itself as a successful spin-off that creates a difference in the sector. The NAR Program empowers employees to transform their ideas into actionable ventures, fostering their development into entrepreneurs capable of bringing these ideas to fruition. The program prioritizes projects that can add value to the energy industry by improving the processes, and increasing resource efficiency; thus, employees are encouraged to develop innovative business models.
Open innovation support for entrepreneurs with the IVME program
The IVME Open Innovation Program offers assistance to entrepreneurs focused on creating innovative solutions within the energy industry, with the objective of commercializing and scaling their products and services. Since the beginning of the program, collaborations were established with 30 start-ups to provide financial support for their testing processes. This program not only provides funds for entrepreneurs but also brings start-ups together with Enerjisa’s extensive customer network and sector experiences to accelerate their growth journey. As part of the IVME program, products of several start-ups undergo testing, and assistance is offered during the project design and scaling phases.
“We invite all entrepreneurs who want to play a role in the future of energy to our programs.”
Emphasizing the critical role innovation plays in the transformation of the energy industry, Murat Pınar, CEO of Enerjisa Enerji, stated, “We supported the development of many innovative ideas as part of these programs. We shape the energy solutions of the future together with our contribution to the R&D and innovation processes. We have been providing support for the project design efforts of the start-ups and facilitating access to funds for those start-ups that develop solutions aligned with the requirements of the energy industry. Furthermore, we have been taking steps to promote domestic start-ups to access international markets. We will continue our endeavors to expedite the transformation within the energy industry and to promote sustainable innovation.”
Patent applications submitted for employee inventions
Enerjisa Enerji includes not only entrepreneurs but also its employees in innovative processes. 3 patent applications were submitted as part of the previous year’s Employee Inventions Program. This initiative encourages employees to develop projects that will shape the industry and aims to increase the innovation capacity of the company.
Submissions are invited to shape the future of energy solutions
Enerjisa Enerji invites all entrepreneurs and company employees who develop innovation-oriented projects to apply for NAR and IVME programs. Individuals interested in taking part in the transformation in the energy industry are invited to submit their applications by March 7, 2025.
For further details & application:
- NAR Program: www.narprogram.com
- IVME Program: www.ivmeprogram.com
About Enerjisa Enerji
Enerjisa Enerji, which pioneers the energy transformation in Türkiye by using the multiplier effect of sustainability and technology in line with its vision of ‘a better future for all,’ provides service to 25 percent of Türkiye in electricity distribution and retail, which are the main fields of activity of the company. Enerjisa Enerji, the prominent player in the industry, reaches 10.8 million customers in 14 provinces and provides electricity distribution services to more than 22 million users. While Enerjisa Enerji offers renewable energy and efficiency solutions to its customers via its Energy of My Business brand, the company also operates the first and fastest charging station network in Türkiye with Eşarj, the company of which Enerjisa owns 100% of its shares. 20 percent of Enerjisa Enerji, whose main shareholders are Sabancı Holding and E.ON, is publicly traded in Borsa Istanbul.
