European Innovation Council

Qarnot is a company based in Montrouge, France, founded in 2010, that specializes in providing economical and ecological high-performance computing (HPC) solutions through its innovative Q.rad computing heater. This unique product combines the functionality of an electrical heater with high-performance computing capabilities, utilizing embedded microprocessors to generate heat during computation. Qarnot's computing heaters have undergone three generations of development and are marketed to construction companies for use in new buildings. By integrating computing and heating, Qarnot offers an affordable alternative to traditional data centers, significantly reducing costs associated with infrastructure, maintenance, and cooling. Users can conveniently manage the temperature of these heaters through an embedded thermostat or a smartphone application, enhancing the overall user experience.

Insolight is an energy company that develops and manufactures solar panels. Insolight has developed solar modules with record efficiency 29 percent to reduce residential solar electricity costs below 0.1 $/kWh. Its innovative optical technology combines high efficiency with the ease of mounting of a standard flat panel. Insolight has successfully passed third-party validation at Fraunhofer ISE (36% efficiency on Lab prototype) and at the UPM in Madrid (29% on pre-industrial module). Its business model is to develop the IP, control wholesale distribution and outsource manufacturing. The company was founded in 2015.

Nova Innovation Ltd. is a tidal energy company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Leith, Caernarfon, and Shetland. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in designing, building, operating, and managing tidal energy devices, including underwater turbines that generate clean electricity from tidal, estuarine, and river flows. Nova Innovation is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels by engaging with local supply chains, leveraging the expertise of coastal communities. The company gained recognition for deploying the world's first offshore tidal array and has received multiple awards for its contributions to low-carbon innovation. With a rapidly growing team of over 30 employees, Nova Innovation continues to advance its mission of harnessing tidal energy efficiently while ensuring minimal visual impact on marine environments.

Developer of a sustainable cooling and heating technology based on magnetic materials designed to replace standard gas compression cooling. The company's technology offers magnetic cooling systems for room temperature applications and hydrogen liquefaction plants, enabling clients to update the standard gas compression cycle with a magnetic refrigeration cycle.

Pydro GmbH develops modular water turbines for integrated smart pressure management and energy recovery in water pipe networks. The company offers modular turbine system for water pipes which convert energy surpluses into usable power. It offers PT1 Pydro Turbine for running monitoring equipment and PT2 Pydro Turbine for running pressure management devices, chlorination systems, remote terminals, and sump pumps. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Pydro GmbH develops modular water turbines for integrated smart pressure management and energy recovery in water pipe networks. The company offers modular turbine system for water pipes which convert energy surpluses into usable power. It offers PT1 Pydro Turbine for running monitoring equipment and PT2 Pydro Turbine for running pressure management devices, chlorination systems, remote terminals, and sump pumps. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

STAC Technology is a research and development company based in Hellerup, Denmark, that specializes in sustainable thermal advanced cooling systems utilizing water as a refrigerant. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on transforming the district heating industry by enabling it to provide both heating and cooling services, thereby enhancing its business model. STAC's innovative water vapor-driven turbo compressor technology harnesses thermal energy from water to deliver on-site heating and cooling solutions that are zero-emission and highly efficient. By offering these sustainable solutions, STAC Technology helps clients minimize infrastructure costs, accelerate product development, mitigate project risks, and optimize supply chains while contributing to the fight against climate change.

bound4blue specializes in the development of innovative foldable and autonomous wingsail systems designed for integration into a variety of vessels. This technology serves as a complementary propulsion system, harnessing wind power to generate thrust and significantly reducing the reliance on main engine power. As a result, bound4blue's wingsails can lead to reductions in fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by up to 40%. In addition to improving environmental sustainability, the system offers a payback period of less than five years, making it an economically viable option for boat operators. The technology also facilitates the production of hydrogen and oxygen through the electrolysis of seawater, further enhancing its eco-friendly credentials.

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.

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.

Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering rechargeable zinc-ion battery chemistry. Enerpoly innovates in battery components, production methods, and designs, and employs agile research and development techniques to rapidly deliver batteries that are suitable for the grid, industrial, commercial, and residential uses.

e-peas SA specializes in the design and manufacture of energy autonomous systems for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, the company focuses on creating solutions that enable IoT nodes to harness energy from their environment, including sources such as solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. e-peas develops energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and efficiency of IoT devices by extending battery life or eliminating the need for battery replacements altogether. Their products serve various sectors, including home automation, industry, retail, smart metering, healthcare, mobility, security, and agriculture, contributing to smarter, more sustainable technology solutions.

Qarnot is a company based in Montrouge, France, founded in 2010, that specializes in providing economical and ecological high-performance computing (HPC) solutions through its innovative Q.rad computing heater. This unique product combines the functionality of an electrical heater with high-performance computing capabilities, utilizing embedded microprocessors to generate heat during computation. Qarnot's computing heaters have undergone three generations of development and are marketed to construction companies for use in new buildings. By integrating computing and heating, Qarnot offers an affordable alternative to traditional data centers, significantly reducing costs associated with infrastructure, maintenance, and cooling. Users can conveniently manage the temperature of these heaters through an embedded thermostat or a smartphone application, enhancing the overall user experience.

C2C-NewCap seeks to provide next-generation devices for storing electrical energy and aims to deliver high efficiency energy solutions. Charge2CNewCap was founded in 2014 by Rui Silva and Andre Mao de Ferro and is based in Lisbon.

Enerpoly is a next-generation energy storage technology company pioneering rechargeable zinc-ion battery chemistry. Enerpoly innovates in battery components, production methods, and designs, and employs agile research and development techniques to rapidly deliver batteries that are suitable for the grid, industrial, commercial, and residential uses.

Valtavalo Ltd, founded in 2008, specializes in the development, manufacture, and supply of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions in Finland and internationally. As the largest LED tube manufacturer in the Northern Countries, Valtavalo focuses on high-volume production and large clients, allowing the company to offer competitive pricing on advanced lighting technologies that were previously considered too costly. Their product line features long-lifetime LED lighting tubes with replaceable light sources, which significantly reduce energy consumption and lower both installation and maintenance costs for users.