Energy Build Sprint
One day, up to 10 teams, real challenges from Israel’s energy sector.
Builders, business and policy minds work side by side with real data to ship a working product on Base44 in a single day.
The best ideas get a path to a pilot.
In Person
Reichman University
30 Nov 2026
Applications Close
21 Jan 2027
Build Day
10 Teams
up to 5 per team
Challenge Domains
Flexibility, Demand & AI Load
Identify shiftable load and model the incentives needed to move it during peak demand.
Continuity & Emergency Response
Predict grid disruptions and prioritize sequence restoration using lightning and power-quality data.
Grid Visibility & Forecasting
Outperform day-ahead dispatch plans on critical days using actionable uncertainty bands.
Converter Dominated Systems
Quantify the true cost of DC-AC conversion as inverter share rises across the grid.
Consumer Behavior & Participation
Design incentives that maintain consumer flexibility even after
switching energy suppliers.
Weather-Driven Demand
Forecast how heatwaves and extreme weather drive demand peaks and solar dips, days before they hit the grid.
Why Apply
Get access to real operational data, mentorship from partner institutions and a path that continues after build day
Real Data, No Red Tape
Work directly with live grid, dispatch and consumption data from Noga, IEC and the Electricity Authority.
Build on Base44
Ship working product in a single day. Business and policy participants build alongside engineers.
A Path to a Pilot
Prizes fund the next step, a pathway toward a pilot with a partner institution, or research funding routes.
Mentorship from the Field
Office hours with subject-matter experts from partner institutions and Reichman faculty during the interval.
Timeline
Applications are open October 21 to November 30. Build day is in January 2027. Mark your calendar.
Applications Open
Submit your application to join the sprint
25 Oct 2026
Applications Close
Last day to apply - rolling review begins.
30 Nov 2026
Online Kickoff
Partners present their challenges, data opens, teams form.
6 Dec 2026
Build Day
One day, real data, working product. Reichman University.
21 Jan 2027
Meet the Mentors
These experts will guide your team as you work on your challenge. They bring hands-on experience from the grid, government, academia and industry, and will help you test ideas, sharpen your approach and get the most out of the data.
Executive Director, EcoMotion | Mobility Innovation | Ex-Via/FedEx | Strategy & Operations
Michal Vakrat Wolkin
Investor, Board Member, Physicist, Faculty Member, Energy, Climate Tech, Semiconductors
Moshe Kelner
Head of the Statistics Research Department at Israel Independent System Operator
Our Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers to help you understand the sprint, the challenges, and how to make the most of this opportunity.
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Ignite The Spark is a non-profit organization that serves as the Energy Tech Community of Israel, a central meeting point that enables direct communication through seamless transfer of information. The online and offline platforms function as a central hub for over 6000+ community members and have 3 sub-communities: Women in Energy, Ignite Academia, and Ignite International. Ignite the Spark strives to develop the future of Energy Tech entrepreneurs & ventures while being the vibrant hub for the ecosystem