For partners

The VERBUND X Accelerator engages with the worlds best startups to foster the development of innovative technologies and new business models in the energy and infrastructure industry.

Our Partners

Together we shape the future of energy and infrastructure.

Benefits for partners

Join forces with innovative frontrunners and attract start-ups from all over the globe to create a positive impact by tackling challenges that matter.

Overcome challenges

Tackle your challenges or tap into new markets by working together with start-ups and their impressive solutions.

Fast results

Take advantage of the speed of start-ups. Our fast-pace program ensures quick results and decision-making.

Make an impact

Commit to sustainability and empower co-creation to make a positive long-term impact.

Access to start-ups

Familiarize yourself with start-ups and their solutions to kick-start collaboration or explore potential investment prospects.

You get to decide on the edition’s search fields that help you tackle challenges and find solutions that are relevant to your company.

Select Search Fields until end of June

You get to decide on the edition’s search fields that help you tackle challenges and find solutions that are relevant to your company.
As a selected applicant you will be invited to pitch your solution to us in a remote setting. We choose the most exciting start-ups / solutions for each search field and match you with the ideal partner.

Remote Pitches from September 11th to 15th, 2023.

As a selected applicant you will be invited to pitch your solution to us in a remote setting. We choose the most exciting start-ups / solutions for each search field and match you with the ideal partner.
In our three-day innovation camp, you meet selected start-ups and work on how you will test and implement your pilot projects. The camp will be part of VERBUND's energy summit inspire.

Innovation Camp from September 27th to 29th 2023

In our three-day innovation camp, you meet selected start-ups and work on how you will test and implement your pilot projects. The camp will be part of VERBUND's energy summit inspire.
Now it's time to showcase that your solution really creates an impact by building prototypes and quickly iterating to create value.

Acceleration Phase from October 2023 till January 2024

Now it's time to showcase that your solution really creates an impact by building prototypes and quickly iterating to create value.
Take the stage together with your project team and present your amazing work for a better future to our partner network.

Demo Day is on January 17th 2024

Take the stage together with your project team and present your amazing work for a better future to our partner network.
Discuss how you can continue to work together to profit from each other to achieve fast, tangible results.

Launch & Cooperation starting a few months later

Discuss how you can continue to work together to profit from each other to achieve fast, tangible results.

Elevator Lab

Österreichische Post

Magna Powertrain

Together with you we define specific search fields, for which the VERBUND X Accelerator team actively seeks start-ups. We carefully select start-ups that align with the respective search fields and proceed to initiate proof-of-concept projects that have the potential to evolve into collaborative partnerships.

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Austrian Institute of Technology

ÖBAG

OMV

Microsoft

Gain insights into scouted startups and delve into in-depth knowledge about the topics corporates and start-ups are actively working on.

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VERBUND Ventures

Elevator Ventures

Speedinvest

Gain access to startups, develop a deeper understanding of their capabilities, and validate the impact they can achieve with their innovative solutions.

Connect with like-minded investors and get the chance to take a role as a co-investor in one of the VXA start-ups.

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