05/16/2022
The next frontier in EV charging: Innovation and outlook for home charging
Recently, public EV fast charging has been the focus of much attention (and funding). In the U.S., the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will ma...
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We want to help global communities achieve their carbon-neutral goals through innovation; developing smarter solutions to manage energy in efficient and sustainable ways. Our focus is on solutions in smart home energy management, digital solutions to increase energy efficiency, and grid flexibility, but we’re also open to other ideas in this space! And we’re looking for creative, future-thinking companies to accelerate, co-create and collaborate with on this journey.
Deadline: 6 May 2022
Send your company name, website and pitch deck to innovation@imi-hydronic.comThe Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is announcing a new phase of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund to help support UK innovators, to help drive clean energy independence with £10 million in new funding.
Deadline: 11 May 2022
Apply NowSustainable solutions across the entire home value chain, including construction, managemetn and end of life.
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Applications ClosedOptimise our glass bottle designs and other container formats with the associated packaging for shipping.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedImprove container decoration techniques and enable increased recyclability of glass bottles.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedMake circular business models a reality across our brand portfolio through all solutions enabling return or refill from home or on the go.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedImprove the overall sustainability of our containers, through alternative formats that have lower carbon and water intensity.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSolutions to convert biosolids (sewage wastewater residuals) to agricultural fertilizer and/or other beneficial end-product.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSolutions to convert biological sludge into alternative fuels.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSolutions to improve indoor air quality.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedEnergy optimization and scheduling solutions to reduce GHG emissions in regional transportation fleet management and charging infrastructure.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedHome charging management and optimisation solutions suitable for remote and rural communities.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedWaste heat and steam recovery, biomass heating or solar thermal solutions for wellness facilities.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSPA Aqua Prima is seeking innovative nutrient recycling and bioremediation solutions; specifically, biofiltration technologies for outdoor open surface waters and for (chlorine-free) indoor pools.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedRenewable energy generation technologies that can be installed within a single mid-high-rise building.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedCommunity-scale energy storage solutions that will accelerate the deployment of in-building renewable energy.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedBuilding efficiency and energy management solutions for Translink assets, including bus depots, sea bus terminals and rapid transit stations.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedEliminate the disposal of waste (solid and organic) to landfill and incinerator using innovative, functional and scalable solutions.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedGreen rainwater infrastructure to retain and treat urban run-off. Can include, but not limited to rainwater harvesting – blue-green roofs, swales, rainwater tree trenches and rain gardens, etc.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedAlternative fuels and infrastructure to replace diesel and CNG in medium to heavy-duty city fleets.
Funded pilot + technical assistance.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedEV charging solutions for medium to heavy-duty city fleets that can assist the city’s transition to net zero and resolve EV infrastructure challenges.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSolutions to minimise non-propulsion (onboard) energy usage of passenger ferries.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSolutions to reduce embodied carbon from construction including low carbon construction materials for buildings, recycling technologies. low carbon construction equipment, or other solutions.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedSustainable alternatives for single use plastic and Styrofoam trays used for retail product packaging, including recyclable, compostable, or other solutions.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedEvent manager Celebrate Niagara is seeking event supplies – including lanyards, name tags, etc. – sourced from sustainable materials.
Deadline: 21 January
Applications ClosedHow much information should you share? What's essential? Optional? Part One of our Fast Guide to Successful Innovation zeroes in on what you need to do to connect with the decision makers in all the right ways.
Selling your idea or product to new audience can be as daunting as it is exciting. Our checklist takes you through a plan for getting the the best possible outcome.
Understanding your potential new partner's requirements, and even their language, will help you benefit from the process, manage your feedback and respond with useful information.
Recently, public EV fast charging has been the focus of much attention (and funding). In the U.S., the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will ma...
At Cleantech Group, we provide research, consulting and events to catalyze opportunities for sustainable growth powered by innovation. We bring clients access to the trends, companies and people shaping the future and the customized advice and support businesses need to engage external innovation.
Industries are undergoing definitive transitions toward a more digitized, de-carbonized and resource-efficient industrial future. At every stage from initial strategy to final deals, our services bring corporate change makers, investors, governments and stakeholders from across the ecosystem, the support they need to thrive in this fast-arriving and uncertain future.
The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco with people based in London, Paris and Boston. Our parent company, Enovation Partners, is based in Chicago.
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