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Innovation Day

Europe must redefine its role to engage more, tackle global competition, and drive innovation for the transition to clean, affordable, and secure energy systems.

The Leaders Collaboration Forum kicks off with the Innovation Day, showcasing:

  • Three rounds of high‑velocity pitches featuring 14 startups from RESPOND Accelerator Cohort #6, presenting breakthrough solutions across clean energy, deep tech, carbon capture, and circular economy innovation.
  • Keynotes from senior industry leaders exploring Europe’s evolving global role, technological sovereignty, and the imperative of continental cohesion in a multipolar world.
  • Discussions with industry pioneers on scaling innovative tech – including the founders and CEOs of leading European champions like Climeworks, Traceless Materials and Syre.

Why attend?

Expect a dynamic, content‑rich event designed for innovators, investors, VCs, corporate and industry leaders. You’ll engage with visionary entrepreneurs, hear strategically framed insights from mission-aligned leaders, and have early access to groundbreaking startups reimagining Europe’s energy and climate economy.

Spaces are limited – register now meet the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and scaling catalysts propelling the continent ahead.

RESPOND: 5 Years of Accelerating Deep-Tech Innovation

RESPOND has worked with 65 startups revolutionizing industries like energy, manufacturing and agriculture. These innovators are tackling carbon-intensive sectors with game-changing technologies, helping to create a net-zero economy.

Read about the first five years of RESPOND.

The Startups

Circu Li-ion

Automates battery disassembly and diagnostics for efficient reuse and recycling, promoting circular economy principles.

Active Surfaces

Innovates with flexible, lightweight solar technology to integrate solar energy into the built environment and reduce CO2 emissions.

PULSETRAIN

Pioneers advancements in inverter and battery management system technology to elevate electric vehicle performance, safety, and durability.

Reverion

Developed highly efficient, reversible power plants that enable carbon-negative electricity production, as well as gas generation for energy storage.

BATx

Repurposes EV batteries, offering advanced and cost-effective energy storage solutions to support LATAM’s sustainable energy transition.

Heatrix

Offers an economical and carbon-neutral process heat solution for heavy industries, surpassing traditional fossil fuel-based methods.

TURN2X

Provides a scalable e-methane solution for decarbonizing industries, harnessing the power of green hydrogen and biogenic CO2.

ionysis

Provides cutting-edge, PFAS-free, catalyst coated membranes for enhanced performance and sustainability in electrochemical applications.

Radical Dot

Develops a chemical recycling process to convert plastic waste into valuable, eco-friendly chemicals, fostering a circular economy.

NitroVolt

Introduces a local, sustainable, and cost-effective ammonia synthesis solution, transforming ammonia production for the agricultural and biotech sector.

Cetogenix

Converts complex organic waste into valuable, renewable resources, advancing defossilization in the waste-to-x market.

Atmosfuture

Revolutionizes Direct Air Capture and clean power generation with its innovative low-cost system, saving users up to 75% on their decarbonization and power costs annually.

Alithic

Is transforming the construction industry by combining carbon capture with low-carbon concrete.

CarbonBridge

Uses microbes and a revolutionary bioreactor to convert waste gases into low-carbon methanol and bio-based chemicals.

We can't wait to see you there!