Powering the Future of Energy Innovation

Applications for the Enersol Energy Challenge 2025 are now open.

The high-impact competition will identify and fast-track advanced technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, for the future of energy.

Enersol, in collaboration with C3, will provide finalists with investment opportunities, mentorship and connections to scale and position the next cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of the EnergyTech era.



Who Should Apply?

Ambitious innovators and founders with the vision and traction to transform energy services.

To be eligible, applicants must have:

  • Developed scalable technology - especially using AI, robotics, digitalization or automation - that can transform the energy services sector

  • An innovative solution in areas such as measurement-while-drilling, operational efficiency, emissions reduction, the Internet of Things, circular economy models or next-generation resource optimization

  • Pre-seed to Series A funding (MVP and early traction required)

  • A base in the UAE, or internationally with plans to expand into the country

Benefits of Joining

Accelerator Bootcamp

A 2-week hybrid sprint to refine your model, validate product-market fit, and get investor-ready with expert sessions on sustainability, finance, and legal essentials

Ecosystem & Strategic Connections

Gain direct access to ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi, as well as a network of corporates, partners and investors shaping the UAE’s energy future

Final Showcase

Pitch to high-level stakeholders, with real opportunities for funding and collaboration

Benefits for Winners

Enhance your exposure to potential investors and partners and feature on the Enersol stand at ADIPEC 2025, the world’s largest energy conference

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Simply click the Apply Now link and fill in the details. The application includes information about your cutting-edge technology, your traction so far, yourself, your startup and your founding team. You’ll be asked to upload your pitch deck and a short video.

  • Your application will be reviewed alongside other entries. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a series of interviews. Final selected candidates will receive an offer to join the program, including an onboarding call ahead of the two-week bootcamp in October.

  • Please refer to the "Who Should Apply" section. You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:

    • You are an ambitious founder or innovator aiming to transform the energy services sector.

    • You have developed a scalable technology—particularly in AI, robotics, digitalization, or automation—that has the potential to disrupt or significantly improve energy services.

    • Your solution addresses one or more of the following:

      • Measurement-while-drilling

      • Operational efficiency

      • Emissions reduction

      • Internet of Things (IoT)

      • Circular economy models

      • Next-generation resource optimization

    • Your startup is at the pre-seed to Series A stage, with a minimum viable product (MVP) and early traction.

    • You are either based in the UAE or planning to expand into the UAE market.

  • The program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining virtual training sessions with in-person components hosted in the UAE.

Program Partners 

Enersol is a technology-focused investment platform at the heart of the new tech-energy revolution. 

A joint venture between ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi, Enersol is investing in cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the energy services sector globally. So far, Enersol has acquired four technology companies, including more than 140 patents for proprietary technology, positioning the company to redefine the landscape of innovation and investment in the global energy sector.

ADNOC Drilling, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX symbol “ADNOCDRILL”; ISIN AEA007301012), is the largest drilling and integrated drilling services (IDS) company in the Middle East by fleet size and a critical link in ADNOC’s upstream business, as ADNOC responsibly accelerates its production capacity targets in response to the global increasing demand for energy.

Alpha Dhabi Holding is one of the fastest growing Abu Dhabi-based investment holding companies, with more than 250 businesses across diverse sectors. The company is a strategic contributor to the UAE economy and is committed to investing in emerging businesses, and supporting innovation.