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Exciting News for Startups and Innovators Around the Globe! 🚀 📅 Applications are now open for the 6th edition of our VERBUND X Accelerator, welcoming startups and scaleups worldwide to participate and collaborate with VERBUND AG and the partner companies in these cutting-edge fields: Use case search fields: -      Industrial Energy Storage -      Hydrogen / Gas Sensors -      Technical Aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources -      AI Agents -      Intelligent Analysis Based on Satellite Imagery Venture capital search fields: -      AI-Driven Product Development -      Energy Fintech Innovations -      Green Fintech & Sustainable Banking Technologies 👉 Submit your applications by August 18th 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/dWxKgS7B For this round you can collaborate with or receive financing from the following companies: Use Case Partners: Axpo Group, BIG Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft m.b.H., Porsche Holding, voestalpine, RHI Magnesita, wienerberger, VERBUND AG Venture Capital Partners: Elevator Ventures, Speedinvest, Greiner Innoventures GmbH, UNIQA Ventures, VERBUND X Ventures Don't miss the chance! 🚀 #verbundx #accelerator #innovation #startups #energytech

j4energy is the next-generation industrial energy co-pilot that leverages best-in-class optimization, AI and hardware technologies to simplify and accelerate the industrial energy transformation journey. The digital platform automatically identifies the best energy hardware technologies, suppliers, hedging strategies and operational measures to meet industrial companies' goals. Its libraries and databases are constantly updated to connect companies with the best technology and solution providers worldwide. Elia Turatti, Growth Strategy, and Filippo Lazzarin, Founder, speak about their experience at INNOVIT: “This experience was intense, we had the opportunity to talk to very high level representatives of this huge system for startups, so as a company that already has customers and is ready in the markets, it was really interesting to get feedback and try to understand how we can grow in this huge market that is the United States.” #startup #innovation #GreenTech

🚀 The CleanTech Nexus Accelerator continues 🚀 We received 51 applications until the first deadline, and we're so excited to read them all! ✨ If you want to be part of the story, apply here until August 1st and join the accelerator dedicated to startups and innovators in Southeast Europe creating green energy technology solutions >> https://lnkd.in/dzHXJxHt ☀️ The CleanTech Accelerator is a significant initiative that will not only support startups and technology creators, but also contribute to the development of the regional clean technology and energy sector in South-East Europe. ☀️ Founders and innovators who are selected to join the CleanTech Accelerator program will gain access to a unique set of benefits. These include the opportunity to collaborate on projects with industry-leading companies in the energy sector, receive expert business and technology consulting, and secure funding from experienced professionals in the field, with potential referrals to major venture capital (VC) funds. This accelerator offers access to a vast array of resources within the networks of Techcelerator, Ministry of Energy in Romania & Republic of Moldova, the resources of the program partners, venture capitalists, and the wider innovation ecosystem, along with various exclusive advantages #Cleantech #Accelerator #CleantechAccelerator #Techcelerator #Energy #Innovation

🚀 Let us introduce you our new series « Disruptive Innovation » It’s only about six real IMPACT startups with great potential, who took the stage at our Top Tier Impact Europe OpenHouse, an Official Side Event of ChangeNOW. Disruptive Innovation #1 : Andre Lorenceau, Co-Founder and CEO of DiviGas, a company at the forefront of sustainable hydrogen production. 💡 The Pitch : DiviGas is transforming the hydrogen industry with its novel membrane technology, enhancing separation efficiency and robustness. This innovation holds the promise of revolutionizing clean hydrogen as an accessible, economical fuel for industries worldwide. 🔬 Innovation at Work : The unparalleled performance of DiviGas’ membrane technology aims to solve the efficiency bottleneck in hydrogen production, offering a greener, faster, and cost-efficient alternative. It marks a significant step towards clean energy adoption on a global scale. 🌱 Impact : Beyond its industrial benefits, DiviGas’ solution contributes to global sustainability efforts, paving the way for a reduction in carbon emissions and a shift towards carbon neutrality. The pitch is a must-watch, available in video ⤵️ #DisruptiveInnovation #TopTierImpactFrance #Startup #HydrogenFuel #Innovation #CleanTech Pierre Etienne Lorenceau Vincent BRILLAULT Jahed Momand Alice Lauriot Romain Diaz Marcus Clover Dr. Terhi (TJ) Vapola Valentine Quiniou John-Pierce Laurier NGOMBE Edouard Meunier Nic Gorini

In 2017, we founded the Creators Expedition, an initiative focused on forging groundbreaking partnerships with startups. Here, our experts and specialist departments come together with innovative partners from the fields of electromobility and alternative fuels, automated and connected mobility, AI and Big Data to pioneer innovations together. This time, together with Creators Expedition, we set our sights on the hydrogen sector. Are you a startup shaping the future with hydrogen technology? We want you to be part of our mission to revolutionize clean energy solutions! 💡 Whether you specialize in testing fuel cell or electrolyzer systems, energy storage systems, direct air capture, carbon capture and storage, or simulation solutions, we are thrilled to hear about collaborations that are redefining the energy landscape. Are you ready to get involved? Contact us: https://lnkd.in/dy9ZsjN2 Let's drive innovation in hydrogen technology! 🔥 #hydrogeninnovation #cleanenergyrevolution #Startups

🪩 Slush, we're coming! 🪩 We can't wait to participate in this vibrant gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. Slush provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with fellow founders and innovators who are shaping the future across industries. The energy sector, in particular, is ripe for disruption, and we're excited to discuss our vision with like-minded change makers. We have no doubt the connections and conversations at this year's conference will power us forward on our journey to decentralise energy and optimise anything connected to the grid, from energy communities to smart EV Charging. See you there! 😎 #slush2023 #startup #evcharging #energy #mobility #tech #innovation

Startup the Future: meet the winners 💡   Selected from over 200 applications from 47 countries, the winners of the second edition of Startup the Future are: Clever Solar Devices, Innolith, Naked Energy, Solarworkx and Bia Power.    The winners will have the opportunity to present their projects at Web Summit 2023 and may work with Galp through our different business areas and innovation teams. In addition to this support, there is also the possibility to fully fund the execution of the pilot project of those selected. ⚡️   With 5 main verticals, one of them developed in partnership with the BMW Group, Startup the Future is a global innovation program that connects our business areas and innovation centers with startups in the energy sector and is part of our open innovation platform, Upcoming Energies.   Find out more about this program at: https://lnkd.in/g2KDWZ2M   #Innovation #Galp

Hi all, please join our webinar to learn about Lux Ideathons (virtual startup pitch sessions) and to hear our discussion on what makes up a winning pitch and how corporations should collaborate with early-stage innovators. #innovation #sustainableinnovation #innovationhub #Luxresearch #energy #materials #manufacturing #consumerproducts

📣 SpotLight Secures $6.68 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Global CCS Monitoring 🚀 🌍 The Series A funding round, spearheaded by Emerald Technology Ventures, has brought together a visionary international GreenTech consortium that comprises leading VCs and CVCs from around the world: 🇨🇭 Emerald Technology Ventures (Switzerland) 🇧🇪 Industrya (Belgium) 🇯🇵 Nabtesco Technology Ventures (Japan) 🇴🇲 Phaze Ventures (Oman) 🇫🇷 AFI Ventures (France) 🔍 This substantial $6.68 million investment will be strategically allocated to several key areas: ✅ Enabling the recruitment of top-tier talents across various disciplines, including CFO, Business Developers, Sales & Marketing, and experienced geophysicists ✅ Accelerating efforts towards the industrialization and automation of our solution, enhancing our ability to serve clients more effectively ✅ Amplifying our competitive edge by effectively showcasing the simplicity and efficacy of our solution, fostering greater acceptance of CCS storage within diverse stakeholder groups, including local communities, policymakers, and the general public 🌍 Strengthening our global presence and cultivating collaborations with key players to address the worldwide demands of CCS 🚀 This monumental achievement underscores the surging interest in our pioneering non-invasive subsurface surveillance solutions for carbon dioxide geological storage. It reinforces our ability to transform the landscape of subsurface carbon capture and storage (CCS) monitoring on a global scale. We extend our gratitude to our ecosystem that has supported us on this incredible grow: SpotLighters, our expert committee, board members, Shareholders, Bpifrance, La French Tech, Pôle AVENIA, WAI by BNP Paribas, Réseau Entreprendre Essonne VOLT Associés, FABERNOVEL. 🔔 As we forge ahead, stay tuned for further updates as we continue to share our journey and unveil the strides we are making. #SpotLight #SeriesAFunding #Innovation #FutureProspects #MMV #DeepTech #Startup #GreenTech