Haarlem, January. Last year, startup Omni Wind was the winner of the Haarlem edition. It’s been months since the program ended and we had an update chat with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of startup Omni Wind, Pranav Tetali. Read the following article to know more.
Part of the team Omni Wind when they won Present Your Startup Haarlem 2021, also our PYS Founder, Valerie Vallenduuk; board member Brigitte Paulissen: and Project Leader The Netherlands, Mike Rijers.
Where is Omni Wind after the PYS program?
P: We have completed the patent search process with RVO. We filled in a request form and asked RVO to conduct a search if there are any patents filed similar to our idea. The researcher at RVO conducted the research for 6 weeks and sent us a detailed report. The report has given us clear direction and further strategy for filing our patent. We have completed procuring all the equipment for the field test and getting ready to conduct our first test.
What comes after the first patent application?
P: The first application is always based on currently available information. Once it is filed we get one year to add new information.
How important is the first field test?
P: The field test is a standard step in the technical development of a new wind turbine. Our customers and potential investors asked for it. The test will establish a solid proof of concept experimentally. We have already brought all the equipment for the test and the plan is to finish the test by end of February this year.
Even if it’s a standard step, is it still a milestone for the startup?
P: Yes, the test will provide us with a solid validation of our product’s performance. The test data will develop confidence in our customers and investors and they will be able to trust our product. The first test will be conducted in Eindhoven.
Have there been changes in the team of Omni Wind?
P: The core team is intact and the same till now. We have one intern Bita Ahsant, who is currently helping us strengthen our business case with her research. And, we are planning to hire one or two more interns from T/U Eindhoven for the field test and further technical work.
Would you like to share any other news Pranav?
P: We are already planning our first pilot at a client location. We have achieved significant milestones in 2021, but we have miles to go, and 2022 is going to be a very important year for Omni. So keep following and supporting us and together we will make the world green and sustainable!!
“Think creatively to solve a significant problem, act fast to build an MVP, and continuosly validate to build a strong value proposition towards your customers”
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