James Katsikas, CEO of EDF Australia emphasized the significance of this partnership:

“We are deeply committed to the global fight against climate change. As an organization we spend A$1B annually on research and development to ensure we remain at the cutting-edge of energy Franceaustraliaenergy.com – 16 Wakefield St, Hawthorn VIC 3122 innovation. This partnership enables us to combine that global expertise with local innovation to work alongside dynamic startups and to find new and impactful solutions that can accelerate Australia’s energy transition. By combining our global expertise with local innovation, we aim to drive the development of cutting-edge technologies that will make a lasting difference. As part of the French energy giant EDF Group, our worldwide network We will aim to provide start-ups with essential commercial and technical support, fostering collaboration and driving sustainable technological advancements. Ultimately our investment in this program will assist us deliver better outcomes in the infrastructure projects we are developing across Australia.in the Australian energy sector. Start-ups will gain access to our robust portfolio of R&D innovation centres that drive advancements in energy transition and sustainability including the EDF Lab Paris-Saclay, a world-class research hub in France focused on low-carbon energy and smart cities."