Vestbee, together with industry partners and leading investors, has recently launched Hello CleanTech. The program aims to support startups that develop impactful tech solutions, accelerate the cleantech sector and make a real impact on the world’s energy industry.
CleanTech is one of Europe’s most exciting market areas at the moment with innovative startups developing solutions that have the potential to leave a lasting impact. It’s an area of innovation that can positively impact the future and Vestbee aims to be part of this emerging space.
Just launched, Hello CleanTech is a unique opportunity to join a network of experienced industry leaders, access a wide pool of resources from EIT InnoEnergy and Vestbee innovation ecosystems and benefit from a range of special offers.
Startups selected to join the program will benefit from a range of invaluable opportunities, including commercial collaboration with industry leaders, professional business, technology, fundraising support from experienced market experts, and access to the leading VC funds.
Marcin Wasilewski, CEO of EIT InnoEnergy Central Europe: “The Hello CleanTech programme invites innovators in cleantech-related areas such as digital solutions, renewable fuels, green hydrogen, decarbonising the food value chain, and recycling for the circular economy. Selected companies will be able to gain substantial benefits from InnoEnergy and other programme partners, including access to funding, industrial pilots or even help to commercialise their solutions.”
By taking part, startups can access the essential ingredients to fast-track their success. This includes:
- Investment Support: A fast track to investment from EIT InnoEnergy and introductions to a range of VC funds like Impact Ventures, Oxo, WEG, Iron Wolf Capital, Satus Ventures, Level2 Ventures and 212.
- Support to scale: Tech support to strengthen business foundations and the right infrastructure to develop, test, and enhance solutions
- Collaborations: Opportunities to work with program partners, which include EIT InnoEnergy and leading energy corporations such as Tauron Polska Energia and Ciech, but also European cloud provider – OVHcloud and Sabanci – Turkey’s leading conglomerate, investing in innovations connected with energy & climate, as well as early-stage investors – Neste Corporation, E44, Tangent Line, Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources
- Prizes: Access to additional financial prizes and valuable startup perks from the program’s partners worth over €200k
Ewa Chronowska, CEO of Vestbee: “We are thrilled to launch Hello CleanTech, and support startups developing innovative clean energy solutions, aiming to accelerate the adoption of sustainable and clean energy solutions, thereby contributing to a greener and healthier planet. We are committed to providing a platform for startups to showcase their ideas, receive mentorship, and access a network of experts and investors. Our mission is to drive the growth of the clean energy industry and pave the way for a sustainable future.”
Who can apply?
Hello CleanTech is dedicated to supporting emerging impact-led companies developing environment-friendly solutions.
Applications are open for all innovative companies working in the following green tech verticals: bioenergy, renewable fuels and biochemical feedstocks for heat, energy-intensive sectors and hard-to-abate transport; solutions for green hydrogen and power-to-X concepts; decarbonization of the food value chain; and recycling for the circular economy.
Apply here via the Vestbee platform before 14th April 2023!
