Tunisia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

DeepVolt specializes in AI-based E-Mobility analytics software. Our core solution is an AI-powered SaaS platform that empowers charge point operators and cities to swiftly identify profitable sites for EV charging stations.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

DeepVolt is backed by EIT Urban Mobility and recognized among the TOP50 European Startup Prize recipients. Our core solution, DeepVolt Location Intelligence Assistant (DLIA), is a SaaS platform that empowers cities and charge point operators to swiftly identify optimal locations for EV charging stations. Through an interactive map interface, users can explore key metrics driving charging demand in their region and visualize the most promising areas according to their preferences using a customizable scoring system. Subsequently, users can analyze single locations separately or in batches and rank them based on their unique criteria. To gain further insights into a location's potential, users can utilize DeepVolt’s proprietary AI model to predict the consumption of a new charging station. By providing a high level of granularity and customizability, DLIA enables cities and businesses to make evidence-based investment decisions, enhance charger utilization rates, and optimize returns.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

DeepVolt addresses the challenge of misplaced and underutilized EV charging stations. The process of gathering and analyzing diverse datasets to inform decisions about station placement is not only costly and time-intensive but also complex. Through our AI-driven SaaS platform, DeepVolt offers clients a straightforward solution for identifying optimal locations and making investment decisions grounded in solid evidence, all while minimizing costs. Our innovative solution facilitates the strategic deployment of charging infrastructure, leading to heightened charger utilization, improved returns on investment, and a smoother transition to sustainable electric mobility.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

DeepVolt's AI-powered solution optimizes infrastructure planning by ensuring strategic placement of EV charging stations, maximizing efficiency, accessibility, and resource utilization while minimizing costs for businesses and municipalities, leading to a faster ROI. Our platform accelerates decision-making for cities, businesses, and consultants by providing instant, data-driven insights, reducing the time and effort needed for planning and analysis, and enabling quicker implementation of EV infrastructure projects. Additionally, DeepVolt enhances sustainability by promoting electric vehicle adoption and optimizing supporting infrastructure, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels, contributing to cleaner and more sustainable urban environments.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The main clients are charge point operators, municipalities, and consultants. For charge point operators, DLIA helps define optimal locations for new charging stations, simulate business cases, and generate professional reports. Municipalities benefit from DLIA by determining optimal locations for public chargers, evaluating coverage options, and achieving decarbonization objectives. Additionally, consultants leverage DLIA to win clients with advanced analytics, enhance their offerings with innovative planning solutions, and unlock new E-Mobility projects across various geographies.

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-11-23

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

. Tarek Keskes, our Strategic Advisor, brings insights from his role as an Energy Specialist at the World Bank, focusing on E-Mobility policies and regulations. Oussama Chelly, our AI & Cloud Advisor, holds a PhD in Data Science and has industry experience at AWS and Microsoft. In addition to our leadership team, DeepVolt is powered by a talented group of data scientists and software developers.

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepvolt

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

By utilizing data-driven insights, our solution ensures efficient deployment of charging infrastructure, making electric vehicle adoption more viable and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. This strategic placement of chargers minimizes energy waste, enhances accessibility to renewable energy sources, and lowers overall costs, fostering a cleaner and more sustainable energy ecosystem. Our approach accelerates the transition to electric mobility, making clean energy more affordable and accessible to all.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

By integrating cutting-edge machine learning and geospatial analysis, we enhance the development of smart infrastructure, promote technological advancement, and support the growth of innovative industries. Our solutions facilitate the creation of resilient and sustainable transport networks, propelling the industry toward a smarter, more connected future.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Our AI-powered tools help urban planners and municipal authorities design efficient EV infrastructure, reducing urban congestion and pollution. By fostering the adoption of electric vehicles, we contribute to cleaner air and improved public health. Our solutions also promote equitable access to EV charging, ensuring all community members can benefit from sustainable mobility options. This leads to more livable, resilient, and environmentally friendly urban environments, aligning with the goals of sustainable urban development.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Our AI-driven approach ensures that EV chargers are strategically placed to maximize usage and efficiency, directly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from traditional combustion engines. By promoting the transition to electric mobility, we support global efforts to combat climate change and lower carbon footprints. Our solutions also encourage the integration of renewable energy sources into the transportation sector, further mitigating environmental impact and advancing the objectives of global climate action initiatives.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

3

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

DeepVolt's AI-powered solution is an innovation because it introduces a groundbreaking approach to EV infrastructure planning that combines advanced data analytics and predictive modeling to strategically optimize the placement of charging stations. This new technology provides instant, data-driven insights that significantly enhance decision-making processes and resource utilization, addressing the unmet need for efficient and strategic EV infrastructure planning. By maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, and promoting sustainability, DeepVolt's solution offers a comprehensive and superior approach that existing products and services have not fully satisfied, making it a truly innovative advancement in the E-Mobility sector.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

The primary competitors are Mobilyze, RetailSonar, and Ladeplan. DeepVolt distinguishes itself with its highly customizable product, modular pricing, and extensive country coverage. Our scalable and adaptable offerings allow us to serve a broader spectrum of clients than our competitors.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

We actively promote the role of female entrepreneurs through recruitment fairs and other initiatives aimed at hiring and supporting women in the tech and E-Mobility sectors. This commitment to gender diversity strengthens our team and enhances our innovation capabilities.