For partners

The VERBUND X Accelerator engages with the Europe's best startups, scaleups and tech-champions 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.

Your journey with the VERBUND X Accelerator Batch #7

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 the end of October

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

Remote Pitches from January 27th to 31st 2025

Selected applicants will be invited to pitch their solution to us in a remote setting. We choose the most exciting startups / solutions for each search field and match you with the ideal partner.
During our two-day innovation camp, you'll work with startups on strategizing and planning your pilot project's implementation.

Innovation Camp from February 19th to 20th 2025

During our two-day innovation camp, you'll work with startups on strategizing and planning your pilot project's implementation.
Within the following months it's time for the startups to demonstrate that their solution truly makes an impact. Through building prototypes and rapidly iterating, they can swiftly generate value for you as a corporate partner.

Acceleration Phase from March until June 2025

Within the following months it's time for the startups to demonstrate that their solution truly makes an impact. Through building prototypes and rapidly iterating, they can swiftly generate value for you as a corporate partner.
Time to shine: The startups present their work and showcase the results to you.

Demo Day is on June 24th 2025

Time to shine: The startups present their work and showcase the results to you.
After successfully completing the program you discuss further collaboration & scaling of your project with your startup.

Launch & Cooperation starting a few weeks later

After successfully completing the program you discuss further collaboration & scaling of your project with your startup.

Axpo

BIG

Porsche Holding

Magna Powertrain

RHI Magnesita

Voestalpine

Together with our Use Case Partners we define specific search fields, such as industrial energy storage or AI Agents, for which the VERBUND X Accelerator team actively seeks out startups. We carefully select solutions that align with these topics 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

Microsoft

ÖBAG

OMV

Österreichische Post

Wienerberger

Our Community Partners are involved in key events of the program as guests and can also play an expert and mentoring role for startups and other partners. However, they are not involved in decision-making in the selection and acceleration phases of the program.

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Elevator Ventures

Greiner Innoventures

Speedinvest

Uniqa Ventures

Verbund X

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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