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GravitHy is a sustainable iron and steel company dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry. It focuses on decarbonizing steel production through innovative technologies such as low CO₂ Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and renewable hydrogen.

Hepta Airborne Ltd specializes in airborne inspection and technical analysis, offering consulting services primarily for the electricity infrastructure sector. Utilizing advanced drones with a six-hour flight capability, the company conducts inspections of poles, lines, insulators, transformers, and other equipment, while also assisting in the planning and route selection for overhead lines, land cables, and renewable energy projects. Hepta Airborne integrates its drone technology with autonomous data processing platforms and various sensors to deliver accurate assessments, thereby enhancing efficiency for power grid operators. Additionally, the company provides geographic information system consulting and utility construction design services, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' needs. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Hepta Airborne emphasizes the importance of big data in optimizing inspection processes and reducing environmental impact.

Heliup is a company focused on the development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic systems tailored for large commercial and industrial building rooftops. By creating lightweight solar modules, Heliup addresses the specific energy needs and structural limitations of these buildings. The company's solutions are designed to help building owners manage energy costs effectively while ensuring reliability and efficiency. Heliup's innovative approach enables enhanced energy self-consumption, making solar power more accessible and practical for large-scale applications.

Swobbee is a Berlin-based startup focused on commercializing battery swapping solutions for micro-mobility vehicles. The company has developed an innovative platform that facilitates the exchange of empty batteries for fully charged ones through user-friendly applications. By providing an intermodal energy network with battery swapping stations, Swobbee addresses the critical challenge of ensuring the availability of charged batteries for shared and light electric vehicle fleets. This approach not only improves the accessibility of energy for e-micromobility users but also offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining operational efficiency in urban transport systems.

Mine Storage develops grid-scale energy storage technologies and projects, focusing on pumped hydro systems located in underground mines. It enables the sustainable energy transition by delivering environmentally friendly, fast-response storage at medium to large scale and by supporting a complete value chain—from site qualification and acquisition to project development, financial structuring, design, procurement, construction, and ongoing technical and commercial management. Through these capabilities, Mine Storage helps clients integrate intermittent power generation and advance electrification.

Stockholm Water Technology specializes in the development and design of innovative solutions for clean and sustainable water management. The company focuses on capacitive deionization-based water desalination technology, which employs nanotechnology-enabled materials and smart engineering. This patented approach offers a membrane-free alternative for water purification that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. By integrating advanced hardware and software, Stockholm Water Technology enhances system intelligence while ensuring exceptionally high water recovery rates and minimal energy consumption. The company aims to provide clients with sustainable technologies for effective water cleansing and desalination.

Orchestra Scientific provides services on CO2 from emissions.

FutureVoltaics is a renewable energy technology company that specializes in solar power solutions. It manufactures innovative, vertical bifacial solar panels equipped with unique reflectors, designed to generate energy efficiently even in challenging weather conditions such as winter, early morning, late afternoon, and cloudy days. This innovative approach aims to provide customers with affordable, reliable power while minimizing maintenance requirements.

Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.

Ecoligo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a crowd-investing platform that finances sustainable solar energy projects in emerging markets. The company provides low-cost solar energy solutions to local businesses while addressing the financing gap that often hinders the implementation of such projects. By leveraging contributions from environmentally conscious investors, Ecoligo enables businesses to install solar systems without upfront costs, allowing them to benefit from financial savings and sustainable growth. The solar-as-a-service model not only helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint but also contributes to the fight against climate change by generating economic and environmental returns. Ecoligo's approach fosters the development of clean energy infrastructure in fast-growing economies, promoting a more sustainable future.

Phoenix BioPower specializes in manufacturing renewable energy equipment. Its core product is a biomass technology designed to generate power efficiently from biomass sources.

Tribonex is a company that focuses on surface treatments and coatings specifically designed for automotive and industrial components. It has developed a friction and wear reduction technology aimed at enhancing the performance of machines and vehicles by improving efficiency and minimizing operational losses. This technology is characterized by its ease of implementation and favorable cost-benefit ratio, allowing for seamless integration into most existing production processes. By enabling manufacturers to adopt advanced solutions, Tribonex helps them deliver improved performance at competitive prices.

Kerionics is a technology-based company focused on the development and production of ceramic membrane modules designed for the separation of oxygen from air. The company specializes in research and development within the fields of chemical engineering and ceramic technology, leveraging its innovations to benefit industries that have high oxygen consumption. Kerionics aims to address the needs of sectors such as ceramics, glassmaking, metallurgy, petrochemicals, and oil refining, helping these industries reduce costs associated with oxygen generation and supply. By utilizing residual heat from thermal combustion processes, Kerionics' technology enhances energy efficiency, lowers fuel expenses, and improves product competitiveness for its clients.

NitroCapt is a climate-tech company focused on producing green nitrogen fertilizers through an innovative chemical process known as SUNIFIX. This novel technology allows for the fixation of nitrogen from the air, resulting in climate-neutral fertilizers and nitric acid that are both sustainable and cost-effective. By offering a fossil-free alternative to traditional nitrogen fertilizers, NitroCapt aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting environmental sustainability. The company’s approach not only supports farmers in their transition to sustainable practices but also positions them for greater profitability compared to the use of fossil-based fertilizers.

Founded in 2012 by Jean-Michel Amaré and Pierre-Jean Bonnefond, ATAWEY designs and manufactures turnkey autonomous energy solutions for isolated sites. The company specializes in hydrogen refueling stations to provide reliable, clean, and safe hydrogen energy products and related services, ensuring green energy availability when batteries may have shortages.

Founded in 2014, Cascade Drives specializes in manufacturing high-performing, eco-friendly power density solutions. Its core products include CASCADE POWER (electromechanical linear actuator for electric forklifts), CASCADE STEERING (drive-by-wire electrical steering system for heavy-duty vehicles), and CASCADE TORQUE (gearbox used in wind turbines and in-wheel propulsion systems). These solutions serve industries such as mining, material handling, commercial trucks, buses, tow tractors, and airplane tugs.

FertigHy is a manufacturing company that produces and distributes low-carbon agricultural fertilizers. It uses renewable hydrogen to manufacture ammonia, a primary fertilizer component, enabling decarbonization for European farmers and contributing to food security. The company focuses on delivering affordable, sustainable fertilizer solutions to the European agricultural market.

RenerCycle is a company dedicated to developing solutions for the circular economy within the wind energy sector. Its mission is to minimize the consumption of natural resources and reduce waste, thereby driving the growth of renewable energy. The company operates both nationally and internationally, promoting a non-linear production and consumption model that maximizes the value of products, materials, and resources, and minimizes waste. RenerCycle provides clients with strategies and policies to support the promotion and development of these circular economy solutions.

Founded in 2009, CorPower Ocean develops high-efficiency Wave Energy Converters (WECs). Its patented technology features a heaving buoy connected to the seabed via a taut mooring line, enabling a lightweight system with high natural frequency of oscillation. This results in five times higher annual energy output compared to traditional solutions, making it cost-competitive with offshore wind. The company is based in Sweden with additional offices in Portugal, Norway, and the UK.

Founded in 2019, Pionierkraft is a Munich-based company that develops sustainable solutions to increase on-site energy consumption. It focuses on making renewable energy affordable and accessible by facilitating its distribution among neighboring households.

Altris develops sustainable cathode material, Fennac®, for sodium-ion batteries. Made from abundant, non-toxic materials like iron, sodium, carbon, and nitrogen, it promotes efficient energy storage while reducing dependency on scarce resources like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

Zeleros is a Spanish company specializing in the development of hyperloop technology, positioning itself as a pioneer in the fifth mode of transportation. The company focuses on optimizing vehicles to lower infrastructure costs while ensuring safer pressure levels for passengers. Zeleros aims to design and implement sustainable transport solutions that allow travel at speeds of up to 1000 km/h using clean energy. This is achieved through a system of depressurized tubes that combines elements from both the aerospace and railway industries. The company is actively preparing to construct a 2-kilometer test track in Valencia for high-speed demonstrations and is collaborating with various partners, including prominent companies and research institutions. Zeleros is also engaged in an international effort to establish hyperloop standards for global interoperability. With over €1.5 million secured from two funding rounds, Zeleros is positioned to enhance intercity transport and logistics, addressing mobility challenges in urban areas and improving regional competitiveness.

LignEasy specializes in a low-impact, sulfuric acid-free lignin recovery solution designed specifically for kraft pulp mills. This innovative technology recovers valuable byproducts without disrupting chemical balance or productivity.

Nordic SeaFarm is an organic seaweed producer that cultivates its crops in the ocean. It offers industrial ingredients and compounds for various industries, including food, biomaterial, and agriculture. The company collaborates with stakeholders across the food chain to develop new products and services related to aquaculture.

Wattalps is a technology company specializing in the development of lithium power systems tailored for small and medium-scale applications. Their product portfolio focuses on affordability, passive safety measures, efficient cooling mechanisms, extended lifespan, and robust cell protection features. Wattalps aims to simplify integration into vehicles or charging stations by offering standard and modular products, thereby facilitating swift, efficient, and cost-effective adoption of electric vehicle technologies and sustainable transportation solutions.

Founded in 2014, Swedish Algae Factory specializes in algae cultivation systems and wastewater treatment technologies. The company extracts nanoporous silica shells from algae to enhance solar panel efficiency and develop sustainable products.

GravitHy is a sustainable iron and steel company dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry. It focuses on decarbonizing steel production through innovative technologies such as low CO₂ Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and renewable hydrogen.

Founded in 2016, Hymeth is a Danish company specializing in the production of sustainable gases. It develops an electromagnetic electrolyzer that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, which is then converted into methane for various industries.

Descarbonize is a business that specializes in helping companies, individuals, and events reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It provides comprehensive environmental services, including precise emission calculations, generation of verified carbon credits from renewable sources, and traceable certifications. This enables clients to offset their emissions, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Holosolis is a European manufacturer specializing in the production of photovoltaic modules. Its mission is to support the EU's energy sovereignty objectives and combat global warming. The company aims to construct Europe's largest photovoltaic panel factory, offering a scalable, low-carbon footprint, and socially responsible solution to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy.

Solaqua provides solution that focus on power electronics management, narrowing gap between large PV installations and irrigation systems.

TaiSan specializes in advanced battery technology for electric vehicles. It has developed proprietary quasi-solid gel polymer electrolyte and sodium-potassium metal anode, enhancing energy density and safety while enabling fast charging.

ElevenEs is a renewable energy technology company that designs and manufactures lithium-based energy storage solutions. It develops lithium iron phosphate cathode systems and other battery components for electric cars, buses, trucks, and home storage systems. The company focuses on cell-to-pack technology to increase energy density and reduce cost per cycle, delivering affordable and safe batteries with longer cycle life than some ternary chemistries.

ECOP Technologies GmbH is a high-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the development of innovative heat pump technology for industrial heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures rotation heat pumps that utilize a novel, multi-patented technology, allowing for energy recovery while minimizing environmental impact and reducing costs. These heat pumps operate efficiently at high temperatures without the need for refrigerants, employing a rotational compression method that enhances overall performance. ECOP has production facilities in Upper Austria and a state-of-the-art development center in Vienna. The company has received multiple accolades for its contributions to environmental technology, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology.

Qien is an IT services and consulting firm specializing in energy management solutions. The company has developed a building management system that utilizes self-learning software to monitor and optimize the energy consumption of various devices. Its smart energy system employs an intelligent algorithm to forecast energy demand based on local weather conditions, allowing clients in the real estate sector to effectively navigate the challenges posed by fluctuating indoor environments. By ensuring the optimal distribution of sustainable energy, Qien supports its clients in enhancing climate control and improving overall energy efficiency.

Bin-e is a company based in Poznan, Poland, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart waste management solutions. It has developed an AI-based smart waste bin designed for use in various environments such as offices, shopping malls, train stations, and airports. The bin automatically sorts and compresses waste, utilizing advanced recognition software to identify and categorize materials such as plastics, glass, and bioproducts. It features an integrated IoT platform that provides real-time data on fill levels and operational statistics, allowing for efficient waste management and optimization of collection routes. Additionally, the system notifies waste collection services when the bin is full, contributing to resource-efficient recycling and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Bin-e's innovative solution enhances recycling efforts while reducing the carbon footprint associated with waste transport.

HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH specializes in manufacturing solar energy management systems designed for the non-commercial sector, particularly targeting single and multi-family homes. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, the company offers a product known as Picea, an integrated system that combines energy storage, heating assistance, and indoor ventilation. This system utilizes green hydrogen to store solar energy, which can then be converted into electrical energy for household use. In addition to hardware, HPS also develops software to manage energy utilization effectively. By focusing on eco-friendly energy solutions, HPS aims to facilitate sustainable energy practices and provide valuable services to its users.

Founded in 2011, Vertequip specializes in developing equipment and services designed to enhance safety and productivity for workers at heights. Its innovative solutions include products like S.T.E.P. No Limits, S.T.E.P. Freedom, and S.T.E.P. UP, catering to various industries such as construction, mining, and energy.

Bee Planet Factory S.L., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Noáin, Spain, specializes in recycling automotive batteries and repurposing them for home and commercial energy storage solutions. The company focuses on the second-life use of batteries removed from electric vehicles, which retain significant storage capacity (70%-80%) and high performance after their initial application. Bee Planet Factory offers various products, including BeeBattery Home for residential energy accumulation from photovoltaic panels, BeeBattery Pack for medium-scale commercial and industrial storage, and BeeBattery Power for large-scale industrial and renewable energy applications. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to promote sustainable energy consumption and contribute to an emission-free future.

GDI, founded in 2009 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating patented silicon battery materials that provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. These materials are designed for compatibility with various lithium battery architectures and are engineered for mass production, allowing industries to enhance their product development capabilities. GDI's innovations aim to improve battery performance, particularly in terms of charging times, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Flexidao develops software that uses blockchain technology to trace and certify electricity from production to consumption. This enables businesses to understand the carbon footprint of their energy usage, facilitating the procurement of cleaner electricity and driving operational decarbonization.

ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Spottitt offers a cloud‑based geospatial analytics platform that applies machine learning to satellite and other remotely sensed data. The system generates real‑time metrics on vegetation risk, pipeline leaks, third‑party activity, land movement, and climate conditions, enabling utilities and infrastructure managers to monitor and maintain critical assets throughout their lifecycle. The company operates on a metrics‑as‑a‑service model, with a pay‑per‑square‑kilometre subscription in development. In the past 18 months, Spottitt has acquired 19 new customers and secured follow‑on contracts with four of them.

Routal provides learning AI software solutions for logistics services and field operations. SmartMonkey software learns from a company’s operational and logistics digital history, utilizing existing technology and knowledge as well as IoT methodologies to ensure accuracy in data poor environments.

Geolinks is a deep tech startup that develops sustainable geophysical monitoring solutions.

AquaBattery develops safe, sustainable aqueous batteries for large-scale energy storage. Utilizing table salt and water, their flow batteries are non-toxic and adjustable in power capacity independently of energy storage.

Ecoligo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a crowd-investing platform that finances sustainable solar energy projects in emerging markets. The company provides low-cost solar energy solutions to local businesses while addressing the financing gap that often hinders the implementation of such projects. By leveraging contributions from environmentally conscious investors, Ecoligo enables businesses to install solar systems without upfront costs, allowing them to benefit from financial savings and sustainable growth. The solar-as-a-service model not only helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint but also contributes to the fight against climate change by generating economic and environmental returns. Ecoligo's approach fosters the development of clean energy infrastructure in fast-growing economies, promoting a more sustainable future.

Hepta Airborne Ltd specializes in airborne inspection and technical analysis, offering consulting services primarily for the electricity infrastructure sector. Utilizing advanced drones with a six-hour flight capability, the company conducts inspections of poles, lines, insulators, transformers, and other equipment, while also assisting in the planning and route selection for overhead lines, land cables, and renewable energy projects. Hepta Airborne integrates its drone technology with autonomous data processing platforms and various sensors to deliver accurate assessments, thereby enhancing efficiency for power grid operators. Additionally, the company provides geographic information system consulting and utility construction design services, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' needs. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Hepta Airborne emphasizes the importance of big data in optimizing inspection processes and reducing environmental impact.

Beholder is a technology company that uses AI-powered remote sensing from satellites to forecast mineral and energy resources. Its machine learning algorithms interpret satellite data to create accurate predictions without environmental impact or scalability limitations.

Enline is a global software company specializing in Digital Twin technology for power grids. The company's IIoT software creates and operates digital representations of assets, capturing electrical, mechanical and thermal behavior without the need for sensors, and can be deployed remotely in days at a competitive cost. It serves clients across power generation, transmission and distribution, industry, mining and financial sectors, with customers on five continents and offices in Portugal, Germany, Brazil and Peru. Enline's platform enables predictive and real-time monitoring, fault detection, transmission loss reduction, system modeling, forecasting, design and optimization, helping grid operators improve asset efficiency, availability and reliability while lowering operational costs. The company emphasizes speed of innovation, vertical expertise and global reach to simplify complex grid challenges at scale.

Carbon Centrum operates a pioneering platform that independently tracks individual carbon footprints, generating unique 'CarbonIDs' for data-driven offsets. This platform facilitates competitive purchases of these offsets by companies, fostering connections between individuals, brands, and carbon markets. Users adopt eco-friendly habits, reduce their emissions, and earn compensation. Companies utilize this platform to achieve net-zero goals and gain insights into employee and customer preferences related to sustainability.

suena is an energy technology company that provides AI-driven operation and trading software for energy storage and renewable assets. Its platform uses machine learning, forecasting, and real-time algorithms to optimize participation in energy and balancing markets, helping customers maximize profits, stabilize revenues, and extend storage lifetimes. The system supports optimized marketing for stand-alone storage and for combinations of photovoltaic (PV) or wind with storage, as well as direct marketing of renewable energies. It also offers portfolio optimization and white-label partner solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk for energy storage investments, and to aid investment decisions for energy storage systems.

FineCell is a Swedish company based in Linköping that specializes in the production of sustainable cellulose microfibers. Established in 2015 by Jonatan Henschen, Jonas Engstrand, Monica Ek, and Kloce Dongfang Li, FineCell focuses on creating renewable and high-performance nanomaterials derived from forest resources. The unique physical and chemical properties of its cellulose microfibers offer distinct advantages over competing products, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including reinforcement, barriers, and fillers in packaging and the automotive industry. FineCell's innovative materials enable manufacturers to utilize simpler and more cost-effective raw materials across diverse sectors such as packaging, paper, personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, membranes, and paints, contributing to reduced carbon footprints in production processes. The company has garnered support from Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, and EIT InnoEnergy.

TokWise is a technology company specializing in green energy portfolio optimization. Its platform offers automated energy data management, advanced portfolio forecasting, real-time position management, and commercial optimization tools to help clients make informed decisions and maximize returns.

Rivus Batteries is an innovative green technology company dedicated to advancing sustainable energy storage solutions through its unique metal-free flow battery technology. The company specializes in developing novel organic electrolytes made from abundantly available elements, which can be synthesized on a large scale while maintaining a low environmental footprint. Rivus focuses on providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives for long-duration energy storage, positioning itself as a leader in the field of eco-friendly grid-scale energy solutions. By utilizing water-based organic electrolytes, Rivus aims to reduce both costs and the environmental impact associated with traditional energy storage technologies.

Energiot specializes in engineering services focused on energy harvesting. They develop autonomous, miniaturized wireless sensor nodes that convert ambient energy into electricity using piezoelectric materials.

Wind My Roof is a company that specializes in developing modular wind turbines specifically designed for flat-roofed buildings. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vincennes, Ile-de-France, the company’s innovative turbines are strategically installed along the edges of roofs to harness wind energy, particularly in urban and peri-urban settings. By utilizing this renewable energy source, Wind My Roof enables businesses and communities to decrease their reliance on traditional power consumption, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and improving return on investment.

Circular Industries is a project developer focused on urban mining, specializing in the extraction of critical raw materials. The company utilizes proven technologies to maximize the recovery of these materials from existing waste streams, ensuring efficient and environmentally friendly processes. By emphasizing innovation, Circular Industries aims to provide industries with essential raw materials while eliminating toxic emissions and reducing the generation of new waste. Through its commitment to sustainable resource recovery, Circular Industries plays a vital role in promoting a circular economy.

Mecaware specializes in battery recycling services, focusing on recovering critical metals and rare earth elements. Utilizing a patented dynamic combinatorial chemistry process, the company operates in a closed-loop manner with minimal energy requirements and no effluent waste, enhancing resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact for various industries.

Heliup is a company focused on the development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic systems tailored for large commercial and industrial building rooftops. By creating lightweight solar modules, Heliup addresses the specific energy needs and structural limitations of these buildings. The company's solutions are designed to help building owners manage energy costs effectively while ensuring reliability and efficiency. Heliup's innovative approach enables enhanced energy self-consumption, making solar power more accessible and practical for large-scale applications.

Methaplanet aids in the circularization of business activities. This is accomplished by completing as many cycles as feasible on the farm and in the surrounding area. It has created an Methaplanet has created an ambitious and promising technology for the biogas sector to mechanically change materials, allowing for higher output levels.

Tribonex is a company that focuses on surface treatments and coatings specifically designed for automotive and industrial components. It has developed a friction and wear reduction technology aimed at enhancing the performance of machines and vehicles by improving efficiency and minimizing operational losses. This technology is characterized by its ease of implementation and favorable cost-benefit ratio, allowing for seamless integration into most existing production processes. By enabling manufacturers to adopt advanced solutions, Tribonex helps them deliver improved performance at competitive prices.

Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to increasing the production of low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which minimizes emissions associated with logistics. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with cost-effective battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.

Novatron is focused on developing a proprietary fusion power concept aimed at producing clean, sustainable energy. Collaborating with physicists, engineers, and academic institutions, the company seeks to create an energy system that not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. By advancing fusion energy technology, Novatron aims to provide abundant and renewable energy solutions, contributing to a more sustainable future for humanity.

Candam is a technology company in the waste management solutions sector developing real-time packaging material recognition and waste sorting technology. It has developed a patented Smart Ring that identifies all types of packaging materials using acoustic techniques and AI, enabling more accurate waste sorting and efficient collection. The company also offers a waste management platform that uses secure acoustic edge AI for smart containers to increase recycling rates, support the circular economy, and address plastic waste in urban environments, with applications including pharmaceutical waste management.

Mob-Energy is a privately held company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It specializes in the development of innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company designs autonomous charging robots that utilize second-life batteries installed at car parks. These robots can store energy and autonomously move to vehicles that require charging, allowing for a convenient and efficient refueling process. By optimizing existing infrastructure, Mob-Energy aims to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle owners.

RenerCycle is a company dedicated to developing solutions for the circular economy within the wind energy sector. Its mission is to minimize the consumption of natural resources and reduce waste, thereby driving the growth of renewable energy. The company operates both nationally and internationally, promoting a non-linear production and consumption model that maximizes the value of products, materials, and resources, and minimizes waste. RenerCycle provides clients with strategies and policies to support the promotion and development of these circular economy solutions.

FertigHy is a manufacturing company that produces and distributes low-carbon agricultural fertilizers. It uses renewable hydrogen to manufacture ammonia, a primary fertilizer component, enabling decarbonization for European farmers and contributing to food security. The company focuses on delivering affordable, sustainable fertilizer solutions to the European agricultural market.

iON-ENERGY is a renewable energy company that manufactures innovative, self-charging devices designed to generate electricity from the Earth's atmosphere. Their technology converts always-available atmospheric energy, independent of location, weather, or temperature, enabling consumers to produce electricity for home use at a competitive upfront cost, comparable to solar panels.

NitroCapt is a climate-tech company focused on producing green nitrogen fertilizers through an innovative chemical process known as SUNIFIX. This novel technology allows for the fixation of nitrogen from the air, resulting in climate-neutral fertilizers and nitric acid that are both sustainable and cost-effective. By offering a fossil-free alternative to traditional nitrogen fertilizers, NitroCapt aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting environmental sustainability. The company’s approach not only supports farmers in their transition to sustainable practices but also positions them for greater profitability compared to the use of fossil-based fertilizers.

FutureVoltaics is a renewable energy technology company that specializes in solar power solutions. It manufactures innovative, vertical bifacial solar panels equipped with unique reflectors, designed to generate energy efficiently even in challenging weather conditions such as winter, early morning, late afternoon, and cloudy days. This innovative approach aims to provide customers with affordable, reliable power while minimizing maintenance requirements.

ZPARQ is a manufacturer specializing in marine electric propulsion products. The company focuses on developing advanced motor technology that offers a compact and scalable direct-drive system for propeller-driven watercraft. ZPARQ's innovative approach aims to enhance marine electric propulsion by minimizing underwater drag and reducing production costs through a design that features fewer failure points. This enables clients to access efficient electric motors suitable for both leisure boats and commercial vessels, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable marine solutions.

Phytonics specializes in designing and providing anti-reflective coating products for photovoltaic modules. These coatings offer superior light-trapping capabilities, enhancing solar energy absorption and facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources.

Novatron is focused on developing a proprietary fusion power concept aimed at producing clean, sustainable energy. Collaborating with physicists, engineers, and academic institutions, the company seeks to create an energy system that not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. By advancing fusion energy technology, Novatron aims to provide abundant and renewable energy solutions, contributing to a more sustainable future for humanity.

Ecobean is a company that develops proprietary technology to convert spent coffee grounds into sustainable raw materials and specialty chemicals. It addresses the global challenge of coffee waste by collecting spent grounds from cafes and offices and transforming them into market-ready bio-products. The process enables the production of materials such as coffee briquettes and pellets, biodegradable flower pots, biodegradable coffee capsules, oils, fragrances, and other sustainable inputs, supporting alternative energy and green chemistry strands. The approach combines waste collection with scalable, deep-tech processing to reduce the carbon footprint associated with coffee waste and to create economic value from a widely available feedstock. Ecobean positions its offerings for industries seeking greener alternatives, emphasizing circular economy principles, traceability, and supplyability through integrated waste pickup, processing, and productization.

ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Prime Batteries Technology designs and manufactures Lithium-ion batteries and tailor-made energy storage solutions. It aims to facilitate safe and sustainable energy storage, mitigate intermittency of renewable sources, support electric era transformation, and develop advanced production systems with high scalability.

Nevomo develops next-generation rail technology that enables hyperloop-inspired transport by combining magnetic levitation, a passive magrail system and autonomous control to upgrade existing railway lines. The magrail concept allows retrofitting conventional rails to support higher speeds—up to 300 kph on standard lines and 415 kph on high-speed corridors—while preserving existing rolling stock. The technology can progress to vacuum-based systems (hyperrail) with potential speeds of 600 kph on normal lines and 1000 kph on high-speed lines, and ultimately to vacuum tube corridors for top speeds around 1200 kph. Capex for retrofitting is estimated at 6-8 million euros per kilometer, substantially lower than new high-speed line builds. Early energy and maintenance advantages arise from reduced mechanical friction and overall system efficiency. Founded in 2017, Nevomo has pursued proofs of concept and demonstrations, and collaborates with partners such as TME Transfer Multisort Electronics and Microsoft, supported by a multinational R&D team and an international advisory board.

SeaQurrent develops technology to generate electricity from tidal and ocean currents, offering affordable and accessible clean energy solutions with minimal environmental impact.

Silbat develops molten silicon batteries for long-duration energy storage, using the latent heat of fusion of metal-grade silicon to store energy for up to about 100 hours. The device back-converts stored heat to electricity via thermophotovoltaics, enabling cost-effective dispatchable storage with a capital expenditure under $10 per kilowatt-hour that can support 100% dispatchability of variable renewable energy and compete with fossil and nuclear plants on price.

GDI, founded in 2009 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating patented silicon battery materials that provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. These materials are designed for compatibility with various lithium battery architectures and are engineered for mass production, allowing industries to enhance their product development capabilities. GDI's innovations aim to improve battery performance, particularly in terms of charging times, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Graphenix Development.(“GDI”), founded in 2009, is a leader in graphenic dispersions, coatings, and high value applications. GDI's core competitive advantage is product oriented chemistry. GDI produces "Graphenic Intermediate Dispersion Systems" under their product line GRIDS(TM). GDI has developed a conductive ink with IIMAK, that was launched globally in Q1 2013. GDi will continue to develop new products with current and new partners.

Norwegian Crystals is a manufacturer specializing in high-quality, low-carbon monocrystalline silicon products, including bricks, wafers, and ingots. These products are utilized as substrates in the photovoltaic industry, contributing to the production of solar cells and solar modules. The company offers both p-type and n-type monoblocks, employing a proprietary pulling process and design to ensure efficiency and sustainability in its manufacturing practices. Norwegian Crystals is committed to supporting clients in their efforts to reduce harmful emissions and promote environmentally friendly energy solutions.

Elestor BV, founded in 2014 by Wiebrand Kout and headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, specializes in energy storage systems aimed at optimizing the use of self-generated renewable electricity. The company focuses on developing large-scale, cost-effective technologies that can be integrated with hydrogen infrastructures and electrolyzers. This integration significantly reduces the production costs of green hydrogen, allowing clients to lower their electricity storage expenses. Elestor's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the renewable energy sector, facilitating the efficient storage of electricity and promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.

Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.

Flexidao develops software that uses blockchain technology to trace and certify electricity from production to consumption. This enables businesses to understand the carbon footprint of their energy usage, facilitating the procurement of cleaner electricity and driving operational decarbonization.

suena is an energy technology company that provides AI-driven operation and trading software for energy storage and renewable assets. Its platform uses machine learning, forecasting, and real-time algorithms to optimize participation in energy and balancing markets, helping customers maximize profits, stabilize revenues, and extend storage lifetimes. The system supports optimized marketing for stand-alone storage and for combinations of photovoltaic (PV) or wind with storage, as well as direct marketing of renewable energies. It also offers portfolio optimization and white-label partner solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk for energy storage investments, and to aid investment decisions for energy storage systems.

ECOP Technologies GmbH is a high-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the development of innovative heat pump technology for industrial heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures rotation heat pumps that utilize a novel, multi-patented technology, allowing for energy recovery while minimizing environmental impact and reducing costs. These heat pumps operate efficiently at high temperatures without the need for refrigerants, employing a rotational compression method that enhances overall performance. ECOP has production facilities in Upper Austria and a state-of-the-art development center in Vienna. The company has received multiple accolades for its contributions to environmental technology, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology.

DCbrain is a deep-tech SaaS company that provides an optimization platform for the energy and supply chain sectors. The platform uses artificial intelligence and hybrid AI techniques to address complex network configurations, combining a visualization interface with a predictive analytics toolbox to help clients identify anomalies, prevent incidents, and forecast the future evolution of their networks. The solution relies on graph-based models and machine learning to ease operation and maintenance of industrial systems such as gas, water, electricity and logistics networks. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, DCbrain serves organizations seeking to optimize performance, reliability and resilience of their critical networks.

Basquevolt develops solid-state lithium battery technology for various applications including electric vehicles, aviation, stationary storage, and electronic devices. Its innovative technology aims to enable widespread adoption of electric transportation and energy storage solutions by offering high energy density (500 Wh/kg) at competitive costs.

The Batteries, established in 2015 by a team of engineers and managers with extensive experience in thin-film production equipment, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced battery technologies. The company focuses on creating rechargeable batteries that offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy sources. Its products boast more than double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being durable in challenging environments and safe, with no risk of fire or explosion. The Batteries aims to deliver reliable and economical energy solutions to various industries, leveraging its expertise in vacuum-based equipment and in-line manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and productivity in battery production.

EMPYRIO develops an on-site moisture organic waste system that pre-dries and then burns high-moisture organic waste autonomously, creating a self-sustaining cycle that does not rely on external energy or raw materials. The process uses the generated heat to dry incoming wet waste, enabling continuous utilization. Designed for small and medium-sized wastewater treatment plants, the system eliminates the need for transporting sewage sludge to off-site facilities, reducing operational costs and regulatory complexity. By treating waste at the source, facilities gain cost predictability and avoid external processing. The modular, compact design fits into standard containers, allowing seamless integration with existing infrastructure and straightforward scalability. The technology is well-suited for challenging high-moisture and viscous wastes such as sewage sludge and poultry litter, delivering energy-efficient waste management and improved environmental compliance.

Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.

Altris develops sustainable cathode material, Fennac®, for sodium-ion batteries. Made from abundant, non-toxic materials like iron, sodium, carbon, and nitrogen, it promotes efficient energy storage while reducing dependency on scarce resources like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

Swobbee is a Berlin-based startup focused on commercializing battery swapping solutions for micro-mobility vehicles. The company has developed an innovative platform that facilitates the exchange of empty batteries for fully charged ones through user-friendly applications. By providing an intermodal energy network with battery swapping stations, Swobbee addresses the critical challenge of ensuring the availability of charged batteries for shared and light electric vehicle fleets. This approach not only improves the accessibility of energy for e-micromobility users but also offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining operational efficiency in urban transport systems.

GLEAM, founded by Mario Eibl in 2013, is a technology company specializing in the development of modular light electric vehicles, specifically cargo e-bikes. The company's journey began in 2010 when a messenger in Vienna sought an efficient vehicle for urban deliveries. GLEAM's flagship product, categorized as a "Pedelec," is designed to facilitate car-independent and emission-free urban movement. This e-bike features ample cargo space, an electric engine, and front and rear suspension, allowing users to navigate urban traffic effectively while accommodating their cargo needs. GLEAM plans to expand its portfolio with higher-speed vehicles in 2024, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable urban mobility.

NitroCapt is a climate-tech company focused on producing green nitrogen fertilizers through an innovative chemical process known as SUNIFIX. This novel technology allows for the fixation of nitrogen from the air, resulting in climate-neutral fertilizers and nitric acid that are both sustainable and cost-effective. By offering a fossil-free alternative to traditional nitrogen fertilizers, NitroCapt aims to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting environmental sustainability. The company’s approach not only supports farmers in their transition to sustainable practices but also positions them for greater profitability compared to the use of fossil-based fertilizers.

Skeleton Technologies is a manufacturer and developer of ultracapacitors that utilize a patented curved graphene material to provide high-energy and high-power-density energy storage solutions. The company specializes in delivering advanced energy storage systems that offer significantly enhanced performance, achieving twice the energy density and four times the power density compared to traditional products. Its ultracapacitors are designed for various applications in automotive, transportation, industrial, and renewable energy sectors, enabling these industries to improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower carbon emissions. Skeleton Technologies serves a diverse clientele that includes engineering firms, the European Space Agency, and several Tier 1 automotive manufacturers.

Ducktrain is a developer of electric semi-autonomous delivery technology aimed at enhancing logistics transportation over longer distances in urban and industrial settings. The company offers innovative vehicle platforms and automation solutions that facilitate efficient and environmentally friendly logistics operations, promoting zero emissions. Ducktrain's technology not only modernizes urban logistics but also provides the capability to upgrade hardware and software, ensuring continuous efficiency and functionality for transporters. By utilizing a unique system where multiple vehicle platforms, referred to as "ducks," can form a train, Ducktrain optimizes the transportation process, ultimately transforming the landscape of urban and industrial logistics.