We are looking for an alternative production of green hydrogen with non-electrolyzer technologies (e.g., based on photosynthesis or photocatalysis), but also innovative electrolyzer technologies on all levels (cell, stack, system).
Moreover, we are searching for safe and cost-efficient storage (container-based and modular) and transportation solutions (compressing and liquifying) for large quantities of green hydrogen or an H2 carrier. H2 could be made available on-demand locally and used to generate electricity in a fuel cell or an H2 gas power plant with those innovative solutions.

Hydrogen Storage & Logistics | Green Hydrogen | Alternative Production

Corporate Partner: VERBUND | OMV | ANDRITZ

Energy communities organize collective and citizen-driven energy actions that will help pave the way for a clean energy transition while moving citizens to the fore. To improve energy community and their management we are looking for solutions in terms of demand response, self-consumption maximization, decentralized systems, vehicle to grid, energy storage, behavioral energy efficiency, legislation process and structural IT Problems. Also, we are looking for software tools or service companies knowing how to set up and manage the invoicing process for energy communities.

Energy Community Management | Invoicing Tools | Demand Response | V2G | Decentralized Systems | Self-Consumption Maximization

Corporate Partner: VERBUND | Alperia

To optimize the energy consumption forecast based on load curves for industrial customers in the production planning phase, we are looking for innovative technologies using AI and machine learning for prediction modeling. The solution should be applicable across different industries and predict energy consumption for a specific production site (not a general asset portfolio).

Energy Consumption Forecasting | Industrial load curve prediction modeling | Cross-Industry | Industrial IoT | Production Planning

Corporate Partner: VERBUND | Alperia

There is an increased demand for forecasting methods in the energy markets due to the smart-meter-roll-out, and new and more flexible products. They also need to be adopted to new framework conditions continuously. Therefore, we are looking for innovative solutions to optimize energy and gas portfolio management with AI and machine learning. Fields of interest lie in stochastic asset optimization, automated portfolio hedging, machine learning for directional trading, news feed and fundamental analysis optimization, as well as price forecasting and flexibility analytics.

Stochastic Asset Optimization | Energy and Gas Demand | Directional Trading | Automated Portfolio Hedging | Price Forecasting

Corporate Partner: Alperia

Augmented reality allows training staff better and more on-demand. Therefore, we are searching for partners using AR/VR in different training settings, e.g., for unmanned liquid natural gas/H2 filling stations. Easy handling, 24/7 availability, and legal proof documentation are needed.
In another interesting use case for AR, we search for partners to improve building functionalities with indoor navigation and predictive maintenance.

AR | VR | Training | Indoor Navigation | Predictive Maintenance

Corporate Partner: VERBUND | OMV | BIG

We are looking for solutions in the field of energy optimization and energy management in residential and non-residential buildings through innovative IoT systems, building automation and control system (BACS), HVAC system optimization, thermal load prediction, and other innovative technologies like smart sensors, predictive maintenance, energy generation integrated into the building, etc.

IoT | Smart Building | Energy Management for Buildings

Corporate Partner: Alperia | BIG

The data collected in the past years should be used to generate numerous opportunities in terms of complete energy solutions, business value, and optimum customer service satisfaction in any facility. Therefore, we are looking for companies that can realize the idea of creating a structured way to collect, process, and analyze a set of data. Data analytics are intended to improve building performance, increase the facility's functionality, gain better insights into consumer behavior, generate more revenue, attract new customers, and increase customer loyalty.

Facility Management Analytics | Data Processing | Building Performances | Facility Benchmarking

Corporate Partner: BIG

Utilizing large amounts of heat (temperatures > 100 °C) generated as a byproduct e.g. in the steel industry offers an enormous potential to convert them into electric energy. Our interest is in all technologies and processes to increase efficiency and reduce the cost of thermoelectric generation (TEG). We are searching for partners to bring TEG into reality on an industrial scale.

TEG Modules | Seebeck Effect | Heat Flux | High Temperature Production Processes | Industrial Scalability

To operate the highway network, especially traffic control units, dynamic road signs, environmental monitoring, lighting, cameras, tollgates, self-sufficiently and environmentally friendly, we are searching for high-performing micro wind systems and turbines. These micro wind turbines need to function with great persistence, low maintenance, light weight and handle vibrations, snow, and ice. The structure should be robust and the assembly should be versatile.

Micro Wind Systems/Turbines | High Performance | Self-sufficient Highway Service Stations | Intelligent Traffic Systems

The negative effects of CO2 are well known. Changing perspective by using CO2 as feedstock for usable products can contribute to climate protection and new value creation. We are searching for innovative solutions to bind and process the CO2 molecules. Possible feedstock could be aerogels, building material, or synthetic chemical compounds.

CO2 Reduction | CO2 based Products & Materials | Liquid CO2

Corporate Partner: OMV