{"id":4296,"date":"2025-03-10T17:43:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eriainnohub.com\/2025\/03\/10\/eria-launches-second-edition-of-its-acceleration-program-for-energy-startups\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T10:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:03:09","slug":"eria-launches-second-edition-of-its-acceleration-program-for-energy-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eriainnohub.com\/en\/eria-launches-second-edition-of-its-acceleration-program-for-energy-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"ERIA launches second edition of its acceleration program for energy startups"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ERIA, the corporate venturing vehicle of the Estabanell group, has opened the call for the second edition of its acceleration program, aimed at startups in pre-seed and seed stages in the energy sector.<\/h2>\n
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Cuatro retos de innovaci\u00f3n para startups<\/h3>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Generaci\u00f3n de energ\u00eda:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Power generation: Maximizing production 24\/7<\/strong><\/p>\n
Optimize renewable energy production by integrating sources such as wind and photovoltaic with hybrid storage systems, and improve the profitability of power plants.<\/p>\n
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Power distribution: Autonomous grid operation with AI<\/strong>
Develop solutions based on artificial intelligence to improve the operational efficiency of power grids, reduce the need for manual intervention and adapt to fluctuations in demand and generation. <\/p>\n
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Energy commercialization: EaaS (Energy as a Service) services for B2C<\/strong>
Transforming the consumer experience with flexible and sustainable energy management models, powered by connected devices and battery storage. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Comercializaci\u00f3n de energ\u00eda” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Energy Trading: Carbon Neutrality Services for B2B<\/strong>
Develop comprehensive solutions to help companies reduce their CO\u2082 emissions, meet climate targets and generate value through sustainability. <\/p>\n
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Equity-free acceleration with financing and contact with a real environment <\/h3>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Con una duraci\u00f3n de seis meses, ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]With a duration of six months, the program provides the four selected startups with comprehensive accompaniment and support, both in business and technological development. Under an equity-free model, the startups receive up to \u20ac10,000 in non-repayable funds. At the end of the program, if the startup reaches the appropriate level of maturity, it has the opportunity to test its solution in a real environment with the Estabanell Group’s infrastructure. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Cada startup contar\u00e1 con mentores de alto nivel” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Each startup will have high-level mentors, experts from the AtticoLab<\/a> network and the Estabanell Group, who will provide strategic advice, guidance in their business model, help in defining their value proposition, connection with potential customers or investors, and support in their commercial and operational strategy. <\/p>\n
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Selection process and key dates <\/h3>\n
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Interested startups can register until April 14 through the ERIA website. They must complete a form that will evaluate, among other aspects, their maturity, business model, challenge solution, technologies and team. The selected projects, which will be announced on May 12, will start their participation in the acceleration program with a Bootcamp on May 19-20. <\/p>\n
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Josep Sol\u00e9, Director of ERIA, underlines Estabanell’s commitment to open innovation and sustainability: “We support startups with disruptive solutions that drive the transformation of the energy sector. For Estabanell, this program is yet another key step towards innovation and excellence, because it allows us to learn about and integrate cutting-edge technologies in energy, while facilitating collaboration with startups.” <\/p>\n
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Impact of the first edition <\/h3>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”La primera edici\u00f3n del programa de aceleraci\u00f3n,” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]La primera edici\u00f3n del programa de aceleraci\u00f3n, celebrada en 2024, cont\u00f3 con la participaci\u00f3n de cuatro startups (Atom H2, Clever Social Devices, Zenit y Ahyres). Como resultado, Estabanell est\u00e1 validando la soluci\u00f3n de Zenit, cuya plataforma conecta a productores y consumidores de energ\u00eda para fomentar el autoconsumo compartido y la creaci\u00f3n de comunidades energ\u00e9ticas. Asimismo, Estabanell prepara una prueba de concepto con la tecnolog\u00eda de Clever Solar Devices, que digitaliza el mantenimiento de instalaciones fotovoltaicas, mejora la precisi\u00f3n de los datos, y optimiza el rendimiento de sus placas solares. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”El corporate venturing se consolida c” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Corporate venturing is consolidated as a key strategy for innovation. From ERIA, we promote collaboration with startups through the monitoring of accelerated projects, the creation of an Alumni community and the launch of this new edition of the program. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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