InnoEnergy is known as a competition for innovative project proposals and — recently — also as an investorTogether with Veolia Germany, the Business Incubator is launching its second startup program focusing on energy efficiency, the energy transition, and the low-carbon economy. Applications are open until March 31.
B2B startups from the three areas of energy efficiency, energy transition & low-carbon economy, and Industry 4.0 are eligible to apply. Following a pitch competition, up to five startups will participate in a two-year accelerator program. Depending on their needs, the founders will receive support with
- Feasibility studies,
- Prototype development,
- first test and pilot plants at industrial plants of Veolia Germany,
- Business coaching by InnoEnergy,
- Industrial mentoring,
- Access to partners’ networks,
- Offices in the InfraLab Berlin at the EUREF Campus and
- Seed funding by both partners.
Dr. Christian Müller, Managing Director of InnoEnergy, says:
"We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Veolia this year to once again invest jointly in energy startups. From experience, we know how important collaborations between established companies and startups are. For this reason, we find our combined offering very attractive. It is based on the InnoEnergy Accelerator program Highway and is complemented by market-oriented and technical mentoring from Veolia."
Etienne Petit, Country Director of Veolia Germany, adds:
"The cooperation with InnoEnergy contributes to increasing our company's innovative capacity. Young, innovative companies already play an important role in the energy transition. For this reason, it is essential to work with startups these days."
Applications are open until March 31. A one-pager is required for the application. Further information can be found here: www.veolia.de/u-start
