Applications for Hello CleanTech 2.0, the online, equity-free program for cleantech startups, innovators, and researchers, are entering their final phase. The program, launched by EIT InnoEnergy and business partners, has already attracted many applicants aiming to bring their clean technologies to market.
The Hello CleanTech 2.0 is not only an opportunity to gain business, technological and financial support but also to make valuable contacts with international corporations and investors interested in sustainability. The partners include international corporations, investment funds, and energy industry leaders, including ORLEN VC, Boryszew, Sabanci, BNP Paribas, ING, Neste, Holcim Maqer Ventures, Łukasiewicz – PORT, Commercialization Reactor and others, ready to assess the potential of the submitted solutions and establish fruitful cooperation.
Hello CleanTech 2.0 is your gateway to:
- Networking with top industry leaders and finding potential investors, partners, and customers.
- Accessing expert technology support and mentoring from our esteemed partners.
- Fast-tracking your investment process with EIT InnoEnergy and programme partners.
- Utilising cutting-edge infrastructure and collaboration opportunities.
- Connecting with a global network of VC funds and community partners.
The programme partners believe that this initiative will allow industry leaders to learn about new solutions available on the market, as confirmed by Antti Ritala, Head of Venturing and Acquisitions, Innovation, Neste: “Participating in the Hello CleanTech programme gave us a unique opportunity to connect with startups working on breakthrough technologies across different areas of energy transition – ranging from green hydrogen and power-to-X concepts to recycling for circular economy and digital solutions for sustainability.”
Who can apply?
Hello CleanTech 2.0 is a development opportunity for entrepreneurs, scientists and innovators who create technological solutions that contribute to positive change in the areas of energy, climate protection and sustainable development. The organisers distinguished 9 areas in which participants can sub-apply:
Energy storage: innovative solutions aimed at effective and pro-ecological energy storage.
Green hydrogen: solutions enabling ecological and innovative production, transport and storage of hydrogen.
Carbon tech: in particular CCU and CCS technologies and technologies enabling the valorisation of off-grid renewable energy sources.
Heat decarbonisation: heat pumps, power-to-heat solutions, innovative HVAC solutions.
Renewables: photovoltaics, wind energy, solutions to reduce the carbon footprint.
Battery recycling: ecological solutions dedicated to battery recycling, management of used batteries, and a second life for accumulators and batteries.
Smart grid: modern solutions that optimize the operation of energy networks, extend the service life and increase their flexibility.
Circular economy & Bioeconomy: innovations in recycling, solutions enabling the recovery of raw materials, scalable solutions for low-emission fuels.
Digital solutions: innovations increasing efficiency through the use of technology, new business models, and promotion of ecological solutions.
Łukasz Skarka, Investment Director at InnoEnergy Central Europe, discusses the many opportunities offered by participation in the programme, recalling the first edition of the programme: “The first edition showed great interest in our Hello CleanTech programme. Startups had the opportunity to engage with investors and industry leaders. One startup received a fast track to the investment process from InnoEnergy, and investment negotiations are ongoing with others. Another company had the opportunity to test the technology with an industry partner. The programme partners have also conducted a lot of due diligence and started discussions with founders looking for investment opportunities.”
Apply to the programme before 15th December, via the Hello Cleantech website and get the chance to develop your cleantech solution!
