Corporate challenges

Solve EPM 's strategic challenges
EPM and Ruta N invite you to apply for pilot solutions to real city challenges.
We are looking for: entities, companies, startups, entrepreneurs, researchers/research centers, among others. With disruptive ideas, technological maturity, scalability potential and execution capacity.
Benefits for the solvers :
- Funding for the execution of the selected pilot in each challenge through a contract with Ruta N.
- Direct relationship with the EPM Group and its technical teams.
- Validation of the solution in real operating conditions.
- Possibility of continuing the relationship with EPM for future scaling and implementation .
- Technical support and specialized feedback during the process.
- Clear contractual process, with defined criteria and established legal framework.
Open challenges
Apply and be part of the ecosystem that transforms the future of the city.

Optimization of sludge treatment
Design a pilot tool to control and standardize the sludge dewatering process at La Ayurá plant.
Download the challenge datasheet, learn about the application details, apply your solution and make a difference!
Virtual socialization of the challenge: July 2, 2025, 8:00 a.m.
Connection link: Go to socialization

Ema evolves
Design a new version of EMA: more flexible, more human, more capable.
We are looking for a robotic solution that overcomes its limits and prepares it to evolve with people.
Download the challenge datasheet, learn about the application details and propose successful solutions for EMA!
Virtual socialization of the challenge: July 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Connection link: Go to socialization

Transformation of bulky waste
Design a technological solution that gives a second life to bulky waste and activates new opportunities in Medellin's circular economy.
Download the challenge datasheet, know the application details and give a second life to bulky waste!
Virtual socialization of the challenge: July 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Connection link: Go to socialization

Challenge Application Process
*Closing date for applications: 23 from July 2025 at 6:00 pm
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Read in detail all the terms of the call and its annexes.
02.
Apply in the following form, attach the completed form
03.
Follow the indicated schedule.
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Opening call:
June 25
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Closing date for applications:
July 23 until 6pm
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Home
of pilots:
September 1