European Innovation Council

Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company focuses on creating innovative switchgear solutions that replace sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, significantly reducing the use of greenhouse gases in the energy supply sector. Nuventura's technology maintains the benefits of traditional SF6 switchgear while adhering to existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment. This approach facilitates improved monitoring of switchgear health and addresses environmental concerns associated with greenhouse gas emissions.

Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company focuses on creating innovative switchgear solutions that replace sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, significantly reducing the use of greenhouse gases in the energy supply sector. Nuventura's technology maintains the benefits of traditional SF6 switchgear while adhering to existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment. This approach facilitates improved monitoring of switchgear health and addresses environmental concerns associated with greenhouse gas emissions.

Developer of virtual battery inverters designed to increase the deployment of energy storage for renewable energy by setting a new standard for battery storage. The company's engages in manufacturing central inverters that can be connected to the power grid to reduce the self-consumption of battery storage to a previously unachievable level, enabling clients to avoid life-threatening high battery voltage, utilize the full battery capacity, and maximize energy efficiency.

Developer of virtual battery inverters designed to increase the deployment of energy storage for renewable energy by setting a new standard for battery storage. The company's engages in manufacturing central inverters that can be connected to the power grid to reduce the self-consumption of battery storage to a previously unachievable level, enabling clients to avoid life-threatening high battery voltage, utilize the full battery capacity, and maximize energy efficiency.

Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.

Electrochaea GmbH develops and commercializes a grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. The company’s biocatalytic power-to-gas technology converts low-cost and stranded electricity into pipeline-grade renewable gas for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid, which is used for on-site power production, heating applications, or transmitted over long distances using existing pipelines. Its technology enables storing large amounts of renewable energy from wind and solar; and represents a solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Electrochaea GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Planegg, Germany with additional operation facilities at Hvidovre, Denmark, and Sacramento, California.

Evoy AS designs and manufactures electric propulsion boat systems. The company offers marine electric propulsion systems, including inboard electric propulsion, outboard electric propulsion, and battery modules and ranges for the elimination of global boating emissions. It also offers Evoy ecosystem, which provides climate control, real-time motor data, smart battery management, data dashboard visualization, online connection, automatic identification system, port change capabilities, first stage automation, and assistance services. The company serves boat manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Florø, Norway.