Today the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity announced the Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3 has been reopened for new applications. This $2.4 million prize aims to incentivize technology development partnerships among interdisciplinary teams of software developers and data experts to transform digital systems, data analytics, and grid resource integration for the electric sector.
In Phase 1, competitor teams will identify an energy sector partner and demonstrate a thorough understanding of their partner’s presented opportunity or challenge, as well as the team’s ability to access the partner’s relevant data and resources that can be leveraged for this prize. Up to 16 teams will be awarded a cash prize of $75,000 and invited to participate in Phase 2.
Read the Official Rules document to learn more.
Key Dates
Register TODAY for an informational webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, covering key prize details including submission materials, competitor eligibility, and important deadlines.
Visit the Office of Electricity booth (#901) at DTECH 2026 this Feb. 2–5 in San Diego, CA, to hear more from past prize winners and network with other competitors.
Complete your submission no later than Thursday, April 9, at 5 p.m. ET.
Plus, don’t forget to follow the prize here on HeroX to receive timely reminders and updates about the competition.
We look forward to seeing your applications!
