Start Up Energy Transition

✨ SET Tech Festival 2025 – A Global Hub of Innovation & Impact! ✨ 🚀 This year, #SETTF25 was a powerhouse of ideas, collaboration, and inspiration, bringing together 1,000+ attendees from 40+ countries to shape the future of sustainable energy and climate technology. 📢 Some Key highlights: • 50/50 gender-balanced stage with 60+ international speakers leading the conversation • 700+ scheduled meetings driving innovation & partnerships • 70+ visionary start-ups showcasing cutting-edge solutions • 30+ partners supporting a sustainable future This was made possible by our committed partners: Honda Xcelerator Ventures | InnoEnergy | Swedish Energy Agency | VERBUND | Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH | BRYCK.COM | E.ON Group Innovation | ESA Space Solutions | Google | H2UB | PwC | Enlit Europe | pv magazine Global | Sustainable Times 🔥 Relive the energy, insights, and groundbreaking moments in our official aftermovie 🎬👇 Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) | World Energy Council | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz | Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue #SET25 #Innovation #DiversityInTech #Sustainability

𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! For the 10th edition, the spotlight is on AI-driven solutions and sustainability. If you're a start-up ready to scale with real-world impact, this is your chance to collaborate with top Swiss companies like AXA, Coop, Swisscom, PostFinance, and more. 🔍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? Unlock powerful collaborations with leading organizations. Gain visibility, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Drive real impact in Switzerland and beyond. 💥 Since 2015, Kickstart Innovation has supported 𝟒𝟗𝟎+ 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬, enabling countless commercial deals and millions in capital raised. 🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e7WRE6Bp #Kickstart2025 #AI #Sustainability #Innovation #StartupProgram #OpenInnovation #Zurich #CircularEconomy #TechForGood #digitalswitzerland

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞. 𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭? From green hydrogen to circular chemicals, these projects are ripe for impact, but stuck in a financing gap. We tackled this first-of-a-kind challenge on stage at the #SETTF25. Experts from venture capital, policy, and industry came together to unpack the biggest barriers and what it takes to de-risk climate innovation for investors: • Irene Gálvez, Head of Division , Cleantech Equity & Growth Capital, European Investment Bank (EIB) • Dr. Anne-Kathrin Hinze, Investment Manager, DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds Fonds • Oliver Sweeney, Principal, Lightrock • Caspar Schuchmann, CFO & Managing Director, INERATEC Moderated by Julian Joswig, (Ex-)Senior Manager Climate Strategy, Tech for Net Zero and now member of the new Deutscher Bundestag 📉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦? Innovative tech is often too capital-intensive, too early-stage, or too risky for traditional financing models. 📈 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? Targeted public-private partnerships, blended finance, and bold policy moves can unlock billions for the technologies we need to reach net zero. If we want real progress, we have to rethink how we fund what matters. 💬 What solutions have you seen that help bridge the financing gap for climate tech? #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #GreenFinance #CleanEnergy #Innovation #NetZero #ImpactInvesting

🌍 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐠𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡? Read about the 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 2025: a celebration of leadership, impactful innovation, and social change across the continent. 🌱 The award is part of the Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS) initiative, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). SAIS is building a dynamic ecosystem for tech ventures that drive income growth, improve nutrition, and boost climate resilience. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬?  • In-kind support worth up to €30,000  • Personalized coaching from local & international experts  • Vouchers for trainings, software, and tailored services  • A fully sponsored trip to the AfricArena Summit in Nairobi  • Access to the SAIS Female Leader Circle Community 📅 Application deadline: 12 May 2025, 23:59 WAT (GMT +1) 🔗https://lnkd.in/dSMMz-Qx Let your journey inspire others and help shape a more equitable and innovative future for Africa’s start-up scene. 🌟 #SAIS #FemaleFounderAward #AgTech #FoodTech #ClimateTech #WomenInTech

🌍 #SET100 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Here's a quick update from the SET100 Community on key collaborations, awards, and recognitions pushing the energy transition forward: 🔁 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 • enspired and Wien Energie GmbH are teaming up to bring green electricity from private PV systems into the wholesale market, using AI to maximize benefits for owners. • Pexapark joins forces with MIBGAS to support the development of Iberia’s green hydrogen market. 🏆 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 • DeepDrive wins the 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 in Detroit for groundbreaking automotive innovation. • Solskin by Zurich Soft Robotics takes home the 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 2025 for driving sustainability in construction. • Modvion & Elonroad are both nominated for Sweden’s 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 2025. • South 8 Technologies & ACCURE Battery Intelligence are in the running for the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 2025. 👏 We love seeing our SET100 community making progress! #ClimateTech #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Awards

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.” Meet Simon Maranda, CEO and co-founder of Cowa Thermal Solutions AG a University of Lucerne spinoff tackling one of the biggest barriers to decarbonizing cities: 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬. 💡 Their solution? The compact cell: the world’s most compact thermal energy storage system for residential heating. Up to 5x smaller, highly efficient, and made with non-toxic, recyclable materials. 🌍 With ~50 systems already installed and partnerships from Switzerland to Japan and Canada, Cowa is setting a new standard for sustainable heating. Cowa took the #SETAward home, category 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 & 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞! 🎥 Watch this 1-minute clip from their pitch at SET Tech Festival 2025 👇 #SET100 #SETT25 #EnergyStorage #EnergyTransition #ClimateTech

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Then the new start-up program by Deutsche Bahn is your perfect match! DB mindbox – the start-up hub of Deutsche Bahn – launched its new 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 2025 program to team up with innovative start-ups and tackle real-world railway challenges while improving the overall travel experience. This year’s program focuses on the following areas: 🛰️ 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 – Innovative methods for more precise positioning (with less than 2 meters deviation), without relying on extra hardware or raw data access. 🧼 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 – Looking for mobile, eco-friendly solutions that avoid soil contamination during graffiti cleaning. 📉 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 – A system that uses data analytics to detect potential timetable deviations early and support dispatchers in real-time decision-making. 🗓️ 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – A smart tool for efficient, rule-based shift scheduling that considers both operational needs and personal preferences. 🛢️ 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 – Energy-efficient sensors that accurately measure and transmit diesel, AdBlue, and water tank levels to operations centers. 🔋 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Solutions for real-time monitoring of lead-acid batteries to improve reliability and reduce breakdowns. ⚙️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Automating three labor-intensive processes to reduce errors and provide better support for users. Got the tech, ideas, or solutions to make a real impact? 👉 Apply by 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 21, 2025, and work with Deutsche Bahn to create real-world innovations that take rail mobility to the next level! Selected start-ups will receive €25,000 in funding, exclusive access to DB experts and data, personal support from a startup manager, plus coaching & mentoring. 🔗https://lnkd.in/d4F6ATY8 #DBmindbox #StartupHub #DeutscheBahn #Startups #Digitalization #Innovation #ApplyNow

🔍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #SET100 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬? Here’s your quick update on the latest moves across funding, recognition, and innovation ⚡️ 💰 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 ▪️ Nyobolt (2025 winner) secures $𝟑𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 to meet rising demand for high-power energy solutions driven by AI advancements. ▪️BASQUEVOLT (2025 finalist) secured 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 €𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in funding from Ekarpen, Stellum Capital, and CDTI Innovación - Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación. ▪️UP Catalyst (2024 finalist) raised €𝟏𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance critical raw material production. 🏆 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ▪️pH7 Technologies was named Venture of the Year – Scaleup at the 2025 BC Cleantech Awards. ⚙️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ▪️GO TO-U launched a 180 kW fast charging station at R&R Paka Westbound, Malaysia, in partnership with Tenaga Nasional Berhad. ▪️Over Easy - Vertical Solar for Rooftops is collaborating with UEFA and SolarPower Europe to promote solar energy in football, a goal for greener stadiums and lower emissions. #News #EnergyTransition #EnergyInnovation #ClimateTech

❄️ Imagine living 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 and no way to keep food fresh, medicine safe, or drinks cold. More than 𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 face this reality daily. In Sub-Saharan Africa, only 𝟏𝟕% of the population has 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 to refrigeration. As a result, over 𝟒𝟎% of food produced in the region is 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 every year. That's why Koolboks exists, to make cooling accessible and affordable for everyone. By harnessing sun and water, Koolboks provides up to 𝟒 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, even with limited sunlight or no electricity. Laurelle Niemack CA(SA) took the stage to present Koolboks’ solution and walked away with the 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐒𝐃𝐆-𝟕 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. 🏆 📽️ Catch a one-minute clip here, full pitch in the comments! #climatetech #SETAward #SET25 #SET100 #energytransition

🌍 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 🌍 From regulatory advocacy to major tech launches and permitting milestones, our #SET100 start-ups made some important moves lately ⚡ TESVOLT AG unveils a new C&I battery storage system with a 15-year performance guarantee Eco Wave Power secures final permit for a pioneering wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles 🌊 Rabot Energy reports on March’s electricity market: prices dipped into the negative for 30 hours! 📉 Big shifts. Smart solutions from our SET100!