PortalZero
Winner of the Idea Development Category. Gas is out! Electric is in.
The Idea Development Category signifies that the business has moved beyond just an idea—it’s building something real. It’s specifically for those who are actively creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
PortalZero is a DC Induction Hob
• Reduced system cost.
• Enhanced safety features.
• Direct replacement capability.
• Increased durability.
• Solar compatibility.
• Increased efficiency.
Are plans for the next 6 months include:
• Complete our funding round.
• Finalise second-gen MVP prototype.
• Pilot testing with early users.
• Begin certification and compliance testing.
• Manufacturing and supply chain locked in.
We’re thrilled to have been selected as a winner! For us at PORTALZERO, this award couldn’t have come at a better time—it helps bridge a critical gap as we prepare for our upcoming funding round. On a personal note, as a Sheffield graduate, it’s incredibly special to be recognized by a community that’s shaped my journey. This award will support the development of our second-generation MVP, helping us move closer to certification, generate more consumer traction, and bring us closer to our mission: removing gas from campervans, caravans, motorhomes, and small boats. Thank you, Emerge, for the support.
Naden Yurukov
Senior Mechanical Engineer
The team includes: Naden Yurukov - Senior Mechanical Engineer Scott Shearan - Senior Electrical Engineer