KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017Based in Ukraine, Ecoisme has created a smart ener- Ivangy monitoring sensor which enables homeowners to Pasichnyk,save up to 15% on their energy bills. It provides a full,comprehensive picture of a household’s energy usage, CEO, Ecoismewhich can be split according to each individual device. We are very thankful for thisThe sensor then combines this information-gathering support and opportunity.capability with in-built energy-saving tips and gamifi- We were glad to see thecation features, which help keep homeowners well-in- EIT InnoEnergy interest notformed and motivated to take steps to reduce energy just in Ecoisme, but also inconsumption. This leads to significant cost savings for Ukrainian companies. Wehouseholds, as well as a reduction in each homeowner’s believe this is a beginning ofcarbon footprint. communication between EIT InnoEnergy and UkrainianEcoisme has received support from EIT InnoEnergy companies.Boostway acceleration programme. As Łukasz Świercz,Business Creation Officer at InnoEnergy Central Europesaid - EIT InnoEnergy has invested not only in the product,but also in the passionate and conscious team. Scopeof support from EIT InnoEnergy is focused on productdevelopment, internationalization and finding of newsources of financing. InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 51
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 20173.3 INNOVATION PROJECTSA sustainable energy sector needs new products, new solutions and new servicesif it is to be successful. However, transforming the spark of an idea into a tangibleproduct can be a long and complex journey. To make this happen, technical expertise,commercial awareness and access to a variety of skills and resources are critical.Innovation Projects represent one of the key pillars of what We provide researchers and inventors with access to a deepwe do at InnoEnergy Central Europe. We focus on developing pool of complementary skills and resources, and connect themand investing in innovative and commercially viable products to markets and commercial opportunities across Central Europeand solutions, and we finance multi-skilled partnerships that and beyond. Our collaborative model encourages businessessignificantly reduce the risks of product development. of all sizes to participate in innovative partnerships, consider new ideas and support new research from across Europe. Clean Coal Innovation Projects in 2017: Marcin Lewenstein, 8» Innovation Projects 5» new applications Innovation Officer » 4.2 mln EUR portfolio budget » 3 new products launched to the market For our Innovation Projects 2» new patent applications business line in Central Europe » 35k EUR of Return on 2017 was a challenging year, but with a move towards new, investment circular economy focused Thematic Field and a broadTHEMATIC FIELD EVOLUTION Clean Air Challenge program enhancing our impact investorAs part of our bid to continue to strengthen and consolidate identity we look forward toour portfolio of services, we are currently in the process 2018 with high hopes.of integrating two of our key thematic fields: Energy fromChemical Fuels and Clean Coal and Gas Technologies.Following this integration, we will focus on the followingfour themes:»» Transition of conventional energy sources, including how they will converge with the renewable market, and the»» effect of automation and digitalisation on their operations Energy solutions for the circular economy, such as»» waste-to-energy and bioenergy Solutions for heat networks, including smart district heating, automation in heat networks, digitalisation»» and grid-scale heat storage Air quality improvement measures, such as combustion optimisation and filtrationThis integration will ensure our focus remains at the cut-ting-edge of the industry, and that we will be in an idealposition to continue supporting innovative businessesspecialising in conventional energy sources.52 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017Bio-Eco-Matic is the latest model of straw-fired Janusz Cieślak,boiler manufactured by Polish firm MetalERG inconjunction with EIT InnoEnergy, and takes an es- CEO, MetalERGtablished technology to a new level of innovationand performance. Cooperation with EIT InnoEnergy allowed us to develop aFor farmers, rural businesses and local communities unique technology, and mostlooking for cost-effective heating systems, straw- importantly, we were helpedfired biomass boilers represent an advantageous by the successful launch ofsolution due to straw being a cheap, efficient source Bio-Eco-Matic boilers. Thanksof fuel. Despite such boilers being readily available, to the EIT InnoEnergy networkMetalERG wanted to find a way of making their of contacts, we already haveusage even more efficient. orders for our product from many European markets. WeBy leveraging the latest technologies and incorpo- are present on such markets asrating them into the design of the Bio-Eco-Matic, Kazakhstan, China and the USA.MetalERG has created a fully automatic boiler, witha loading system that enables the use of whole strawbales for combustion without the need for additionalmanual intervention. This increased automation leadsto significant cost savings, as the time spent managingand maintaining the machinery is greatly reduced. InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 53
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017Impact Clean Power Technologies, operating out of Konradseveral sites across Poland and with affiliated branches Makomaski,in Germany and the USA, is working on developing theE-bus battery – a modular battery system for use in CEO, Impact Clean Powerthe public transport sector and in related applications. TechnologyCurrently, battery systems for electric buses are too Impact Clean Powerexpensive to compete with traditional diesel engines. Technology concentrates on theThe E-bus battery aims to change this, by implementing electromobility development.best-in-class battery technology to create a solution Our solution is exploited inthat will be attractive and cost-effective to transport transport systems in Poland,operators. other countries in Europe and in the USA. Vehicles equippedTo make this happen, Impact Clean Power Technologies is in our batteries drove overdeveloping a modular battery system capable of leveraging 3 million kilometers andnew types of cells of varying chemical compositions, with their producers won theeach cell type designed to fulfil a specific purpose, such as most prestigious awards onlong life or high power. These cells will be held within the the e-mobility market.same casing and will be operated using the same batterymanagement system, making for a solution that is bothhigh-performing and easy to manage.In 2017 Impact Clean Power Technology won an importantaward for promotion and development of innovative technicsofenergystorageatthe14th NewIndustryCongressinPoland.54 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017Xsensor’s objective is to deliver a powerful Condition Mon- Tomaszitoring and Structural Health Monitoring system, built from Barszcz,a line of wireless sensors and a universal unit used to connectany standard probe and make it a wireless node. Chief Business Development Officer,In order to feed into the growing IoT (Internet of Things) AMC Techtrend and the demand for energy-efficient technologies,Xsensor’s solutions will contribute towards improvements Research work on the Xsensorin the management of power generation assets, which project began 5 years ago.has previously been difficult due to the costs attached to A team of industry enthusiastscabling and data processing. The products on offer include started designing, but it soonvibration and magnetic sensors for monitoring thickness turned out that the cost ofchanges in walls and boiler tubes, with new sensors also developing the right productin development. quality would exceed several million PLN. EIT InnoEnergy, theKey innovations unique to Xsensor’s products include con- largest innovation accelerator intactless batteries, robust high-range wireless transmission the clean technology industry,and efficient data analysis algorithms. The contactless bat- has come to the rescue.tery is particularly crucial, as it enables power transmissionwithout an inductive loop or mechanical contacts, whichmakes replacing batteries much more straightforward.Alongside this, core features of the products include opendata exchange protocols, not binding the customer toa particular vendor, and the leveraging of data to help mon-itor the performance of particular assets in a power plant. InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 55
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 20173.4 EDUCATIONIf we want to achieve a sustainable Krzysztof Pikoń,European energy industry in thelong term, we need to nurture an Education Officerinformed, engaged and ambitiousworkforce committed to the We have implanted a lot ofsustainable energy revolution. new, modern, out of the boxThis entails combining engineering pedagogical tools in curriculumand technical knowledge with of our courses making EITcommercial awareness and InnoEnergy the real leadingentrepreneurial spirit. engine in pedagogical evolution of Europe. We are creatingThrough our Education services, we connect Central value supporting transitionEurope’s best universities with its best students, from fossil past to renewableleading business schools and first-class employers. future.Together, they help us create an education programmethat delivers what the industry and its people need.Our programmes enable pan-European collaborationsand partnerships, and enhance opportunities for em-ployment and recruitment. EIT InnoEnergy offers post-graduate education courses at Masters and PhD level,as well as executive programmes and online courses toencourage innovation and entrepreneurship at everylevel of a person’s career. There are 7 courses and oneof which is Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy,below you can find detailed data about this course’s2017 applications.STUDENTS’ APPLICATIONS IN 2017 (CLEAN ALTERNATIVE COURSE) Number of countries: Total: 47 127Applications Invited: accepted: 55 3256 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017MSC CLEAN FOSSIL AND ALTERNATIVEFUELS ENERGYOur MSc Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy programme givescandidates the opportunity to help bring greater environmentalsustainability to the energy sector. It brings together talented students,helping them gain invaluable knowledge and shape their skills, with theultimate goal being to give them the expertise required to get a rewardingjob and embark on a successful career in the sector.A BROAD SCOPE CLOSE BONDS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNIONThe Masters programme aims to assist students in Crucial to the success and credibility of the programmerealising the potential for greater versatility and flex- is that it is closely connected to EU agencies andibility in mature energy technologies, as well as gain institutions. The MSc is accredited by the Europeana greater understanding of the transition from traditional Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), with thisenergy to more modern solutions such as renewables. status only awarded to educational programmes ofIn order to achieve this, the programme focuses on the highest quality.technologies that enable low-emission thermal andchemical conversion of fossil fuels and biomass, as well THE PATH TO A FRUITFUL CAREERas alternative fuels and innovative bioenergy solutions.Importantly, the degree also emphasise how coal and One of the most powerful aspects of the MSc Cleanother fossil fuels remain the backbone of the global Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy programme is itsenergy system, and how making these energy sources ability to give students the essential skills to pave themore sustainable is a key priority. way to a highly successful career in sustainable ener- gy. The impact of the programme is demonstrated byDIVERSITY AND FLEXIBILITY the fact that 93% of students secure a job in a related industry six months after graduating, with candidatesCore to the MSc Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels securing a salary that is on average 15% higher thanEnergy programme is a focus on collaboration between graduates of similar programmes. The unique com-some of the finest academic institutions in Europe. Our bination of engineering and business skills that thekey partners in this programme include the Kraków programme provides has also inspired many of ourAGH University of Science and Technology and Gliwice graduates to start their own businesses, proving thatSilesian University of Technology in Poland, and the the programme also encourages the development ofUniversity of Lisbon IST in Portugal. entrepreneurial spirit.MSc Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy Value: Impact on the future of energyMobility map Experience of studying SUTAGH a multicultural ecosystemCL Improved job prospectsIST Invaluable industry experienceYEAR 2 YEAR 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 AGH SUT IST Católica-Lisbon IST InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 57
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017A WIDE NETWORK & INDUSTRY PARTNERS cultures. Candidates and those tutoring students come from over 20 countries and five different continents,Part of being successful in both academia and in the which opens students’ eyes to the extraordinary pos-world of work is having a strong network with which sibilities offered by the global economy.people can share expertise and learn new things. TheMSc Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy pro- It has been a hugely successful year for the MSc Cleangramme provides access to a wide range of partner and Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy programme, withsupporting institutions, including 14 top-class technical many more students benefiting from the unique educa-universities, three leading business schools and more tional opportunities it offers, as well as its combination ofthan 70 research and industry partners such as ABB, a strong academic focus with fostering greater awarenessEDF, IBEDROLA, TAURON, RAFAKO and LOTOS. of global responsibilities and sustainable development. Its wide-ranging remit means graduates are preparedA MULTICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM for immediate engagement in the industry, as well as important leadership roles in their future careers. WeAnother element of the programme that we celebrate are looking forward to the ongoing development of theis how it unites people from a multitude of different programme over the course of the next year.MSc Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels EnergyAwarded degrees by UniversityUniversity degree Awarded degrees Year 2 ISTAGH. University of Science and Technology, Poland Year 1Master of Engineering AGH ISTSUT. Silesian University of Technology, Poland SUTMaster of EngineeringIST. Instituto Superior Técnico, PortugalMaster of Energy Engineering and ManagementMSc Clean Fossil and Alternative Fuels Energy. Programme journey Field trips Entrepreneur Field trips in a weekYear 1 Summer Year 2 Internship Game Changer Impact Programme Thesis MSc Graduation Kick Off Ceremony CommUnity by InnoEnergy58 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017Below, we explore the experiences of some recent graduates of ourprogrammes, and how these examples highlight how we are redefininghow we think about education.Maciej completed an MSc in Clean Fossil and Al- Joanna has an MSc in Energy for Smart Cities from theternative Fuels at EIT InnoEnergy Masters School. EIT InnoEnergy Masters School. During her two-yearThanks to his qualifications, he now works in the programme, she developed her technical knowledgeR&D department for several power production plants and built on her passion for renewable energy. Shein Poland, focusing largely on combustion problems is now working at professional services firm Deloitteat plants using coal, biomass and natural gas. He is in the company’s Energy & Resources department,passionate about contributing towards the creation of meaning she can apply her skills in a range of renew-a more efficient and environmentally friendly power able energy projects, covering regulation, evaluationproduction process. and market research.Maciej JoannaZyrkowski, Skowrońska,Graduate, Clean Fossil Graduate, Energy for Smartand Alternative Fuels CitiesMy programme complemented Aside from the obviousmy power production process opportunities that come fromknowledge with invaluable being part of the wide-reachingtechnical skills. On top of that, EIT InnoEnergy communityI received a solid education you will get that solid technicalabout the business creation education that you need, butprocess and entrepreneurship, also the personal growth thatwhich has opened my mind in can’t be learned from a textbook.many ways. And I really value How to critically examinethe international experience, a challenge to find the properlearning to work with people solution. How to tap into thefrom different countries and network and find the answerscultures. – or support – that you seek. InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 59
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017THE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION As a result, students acquired not only knowledge how to prepare business plan, but in addition hadEIT InnoEnergy Master’s School programmes are a chance to get real experience. Next time would befocused on the practical application of knowledge much more easier and much more effective for themand giving our graduates everything they need to to prepare and present business proposal. To givekick-start a successful career in the energy industry a chance for getting experience in real conditions isor even start their own businesses. Clean Fossil and a new paradigm which is currently implemented inAlternative Fuels Energy (MSc CFAFE) programme pedagogical approach in Clean Fossil and Alternativeorganizes and delivers wide variety of workshops with Fuels Energy MSc programme.career advisors and coaches, helping to find the rightplace and the right role to create the biggest impact. On the 12th January 2017, our MSc CFAFE students met in InnoEnergy Central Europe office at the work-The business planning classes which is a part of en- shop focused on developing the business skills. Ourtrepreneurial content in curriculum are organized in Master’s School students were asked to come up withspecial, not classic university, manner. According to their business ideas, make a business plan, and preparechallenge driven education and project based learning presentation and pitch in front of the Business Creationprinciples, students have got the challenge to create Team members.their own innovative ideas and then prepare thecomplete business proposal. It should have contained This example show the excellent value of EIT InnoEnergythe detailed description of the idea, market analysis, as a complex organization containing different businessbudget etc. It has been done by students with the lines which could support education, making teachingassistance of academic teacher. In order to give the extremely effective. Additionally, the idea of the meetingfull realism to the “game”, students were asked to was to enrich the Master’s School programme with mana-stand in front of the commission which in real world gerial elements based on the real world and to strengthenis deciding whenever “to give or not to give” money for cooperation within EIT InnoEnergy business lines.the start-up launch. They must have given a businesspitch and answered all questions.60 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 20173.5 EXPANDING THE ECOSYSTEMAt the end of 2017 Rafako became the first share- Agnieszkaholder in EIT InnoEnergy (mother company) from Wasilewska-Semail,Central Eastern Europe that represents the industry. CEO, Rafako S.A.Rafako is a leader on the Polish power generationequipment market and the biggest boiler producer in EIT InnoEnergy mission in theEurope. Ca. 80% of boilers operated by Polish utilities area of innovative solutions inhad been delivered by Rafako. The Company is also sustainable energy reflects oura leader within the field of flue gas desulfurization business philosophyplants based on wet lime and semi-dry methods. – our work is not limited to the design and production ofEIT InnoEnergy and Rafako have been cooperating various types of installation.over past few years on several innovation projects We have the ambitious goalincluding Polygen and CO2-SNG and it was noticea- of leading the generation ofble that Rafako’s involvement have been increasing electrical energy in the moststeadily. environmentally-friendly manner. Currently we arePolygen is a ground-breaking synthetic natural gas searching for solutions inplant, which will help local communities reduce air the field of dispersed energypollution and achieve energy independence simulta- generation and the circularneously. The feasibility study assessed €4.2 million economy, among others.Polygen project’s business model and technologicalcapabilities, as well as the need for any additionalpre-launch development.Whereas the CO2-SNG system aims to utilize CO2separated from industrial facilities (e.g. coal-firedpower plant) and, simultaneously, convert the sur-plus electricity from renewable energy sources intomethane. It allows energy producers to reduce CO2emissions and to adjust the electricity productionto its demand.Our long-time collaboration allows us to look opti-mistically towards the future common projects withan impact in the energy value chain. InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 61
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017EIT InnoEnergy has signed a partnership agreementwith MOL Group, under which both companies willcarry out activities supporting the development ofenergy innovation.The official signing of the document took placein Budapest on November 22 during the finals ofthe PowerUp! start-up competition, organized byInnoEnergy Central Europe. MOL Group was the mainsponsor of the competition.MOL Group is a leading company in the oil and gas 52 György Bacsa,sector in Central Eastern Europe, while EIT InnoEnergyis Europe largest starter accelerator in the cleantech Senior Vice President,sector. The cooperation will include key areas for EIT Group Strategy andInnoEnergy’s activities: education, innovative projects Business Development,and business building services. MOL Group will become MOL Groupan active particiPpaonwteorfAthlleiaEnITceInSnuoEbn-berragyndcoGmumiduenliintye,s Tapping the start-up community is an essential step to achievetaking part in prestigious industry events, training one of the main goals of ourprogrammes, and prioritizing collaboration with 2030 strategy: to become theinnovators. For Jakub Miler, Chief Executive Officer first choice of customers. Weof InnoEnergy Central Europe and signatory to the believe that partnering with EITagreement, the advantages are mutually beneficial: InnoEnergy will help become a vital part of the European “Our start-ups gain direct access and the ability to innovation ecosystem, and we are excited to work together onProducts work with a leading international player. MOL in turn future projects. invests in the largest open innovation platform in the cleantech sector in the world, with a particular focus PowerGuideon MOL’s strategic area of C entral Eastern Europe.” by InnoEnergy PowerUp! days on verifying their business models and honing their presentation skills. The coaches and mentors include expert by InnoEnergy business trainers from Central Europe, such as. Gleb Maltsev from Estonia, Rafał Szczepanik from Poland and CostasPowerUp! Is an annual competition organised by us Troulos from Greece.at InnoEnergy Central Europe, which aims to celebrate and The 2017 edition was the fourth year the competitionreward start-ups engaged in the development of clean tech- had been run, and saw almost 160 entrepreneurs andnology and sustainable energy generation in 24 countries representatives from a range of start-ups from 12 Central European countries enter, with finalists attending a glitzyPowerBankfrom Central and Eastern Europe. The winners receive a cash awards ceremony in Budapest. These were the winners of Regional Finals which took place in Hungary, Poland, Czechprize designed tobhyelpInthneomEnberinrgytheir innovative ideas to Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Ro-market, with the contest representing a superb opportunityfor all entrants to raise their profile and acquire some uniqueinsight into how to grow their business.What makes PowerUp! stand out from other competitionsfor start-ups is Bootcamp: before the Grand Final (and alsoPowerHubbefore the Regional Finals), the participants spend two by InnoEnergy62 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017PowerUp! Grand Final Jonas Kjellbergin Budapest – Winners – Grand Final`swith the Jury Keynote Speaker, Co-creator of Skype and Venture Investor MOL Group becameInnoEnergy strategic partnermania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece. The regional finalists plants, with a record of success spanning more than 60were selected from 158 teams from 24 countries in Central years. Rafako’s goals are very much aligned with ourEastern Europe who entered the competition. own, with the company being passionate about makingOur global partner for the competition is Rafako, a spe- power generation as environmentally friendly as possible.cialist in boiler manufacture and environmental protection Second global partner – leading oil and gas expert MOL GroupPOWERUP! 2017 IN NUMBERS: 158 250 36 24start-ups Grand Final media participating attendees partners countries 12 12 3 2 regional finals finalists prizes with a total global value of 35000 € partners InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 63
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017 Zsolt Winkler,– was also closely involved in the competition, providing Head of the Opensponsorship for the Wild Card award at the ceremony. MOL Innovation Hub,Group is now an active participant in the EIT InnoEnergy com- MOL Groupmunity, taking part in industry events, training programmesand collaborative activities with innovators and start-ups. At MOL, we see embracing an open innovation cultureHungarian thermal energy storage specialist HeatVentors as the right response towas named the overall winner, receiving a €20,000 prize these challenges, andand access to the prestigious EIT InnoEnergy Highway® reaching out to start-upaccelerator, which offers financing of up to €150,000 and ecosystem is an importantprovides a tailored service which helps transform a business step for us. We areidea into a successful enterprise. delighted to be the main sponsor of the PowerUp!HeatVentors was chosen due to the breadth of innovative competition and see sothought that had gone into its product proposition. Its solution many inspirational ideasoffers thermal energy storage with phase change materials materialize in our region.that can reduce required space by up to 90% and energyusage by 20-40%, with return on investment achieved ina period of six months to two years. The technology hasa wide variety of applications, including deep freezing tech-nologies, comfort cooling and heating, and concentratedsolar thermal power plants.The runner-up prize of €10,000 went to Maltese start-upFLASC, which developed an energy storage device that inte-grates into a floating offshore platform. The third-place prizeof €5,000 went to VIA ALTA (Multiferm technology) from theCzech Republic, a business specialising in technology whichproduces biofuel from biodegradable waste. The Wild Cardaward (sponsored by MOL Group) was awarded to Mebius,which grants the company immediate access to our Highwayaccelerator scheme.The level represented by the participants of the Grand Final ofthe 2017 edition of the PowerUp! was really high. The scopeof presented ideas was very broad and, most importantly,each project could potentially contribute to improving ourenvironment. “As Rafako, we are currently seeking newsolutions for energy distribution and ideas in implementingcircular economy model. I am sure that my company willestablish cooperation with PowerUp! participants who fitour portfolio” – says Agnieszka Wasilewska-Semail. 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize MOL WILD CARD to Accelerator€20,000 €10,000 €5,000 Highway®64 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017CLEAN AIR CHALLENGEThis year, EIT InnoEnergy will be carrying out a study into Our study aims to gain a solid understanding of whatthe impact of energy innovation, novel business models can be achieved within the air quality domain, and whoand policy enablers on the reduction of smog and other are the key players and stakeholders with whom weforms of air pollution. should engage. This will involve identifying all issues and areas that could be addressed by EIT InnoEnergyAccording to the World Health Organisation, over 80% of investments, before helping us decide how we canpeople living in urban areas where air pollution is monitored support innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups thatare exposed to levels of pollution that exceed limits set by are dedicated to tackling the air pollution challenge.the WHO. The EU Commission has highlighted that each year,more than 400,000 people in the EU die prematurely due cleanair.innoenergy.comto the long-term consequences of exposure to polluted air. InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 65
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017Primer is a scheme conceived by us at EIT InnoEnergy, run a start-up business, covering areas such as finance,which helps technology start-ups from across Central go-to-market strategy and analysis of the competitiveEurope to innovate, build their ideas and grow them into landscape. Once completed, candidates then get an op-viable businesses. portunity to pitch their idea to an audience of investors and potential partners, mentors and clients.The programme is based on 40 hours of theory, practicalworkshops and mentoring sessions, led by experienced Primer is one of our newer initiatives, but one for whichprofessionals and mentors who are well-versed in we envisage a great deal of success. We are lookingthe requirements of getting a fledgling business off forward to seeing the programme develop over thethe ground. course of 2018, and to see the breadth of innovation on show throughout the Central Europe region with ourOver a four-week period, participants get to grips with very first pilot project being now agreed and signed witha range of disciplines and skills required to launch and our partners from AGH and InnoAGH.PROGRAMME DELIVERABLESThe programme is based on 40 hours of theory, Along with our workshops, start-ups will receivepractical workshops and mentoring sessions actionable templates to help them strategizeled by experienced professionals and mentors. and grow their business.Training Go-To-Market strategyPractical Workshops Business model canvas Mentoring Sessions Pitch Deck66 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017 DEMO DAY Present your idea in front of an audience of investors, potential partners, mentors and clients. Roadmap Expand your network Brand awareness Letter of intentCompetitive landscape Meet Pitch top investors & partners accelerators InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 67
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 20173.6 AUTHORITIESOver the course of 2017, InnoEnergy Central Europe carried out severaljoint activities with Managing Authorities across Poland, as part of regionaloperational programmes financed by the European Union’s Cohesion Policy.The authorities that we engaged with included the Marshal’s Offices ofPomorskie Voivodeship, Malopolskie Voivodeship and Silesia Voivodeship.The idea behind these collaborations is that InnoEnergy Two examples of projects we have worked on with publicCentral Europe and public authorities have a number authorities over the past year are explored in more detail below.of common goals, and can achieve great things whenworking together. By sharing knowledge of the entre-preneurial and academic ecosystem and the methodswith which we operate, we can enrich our overall under-standing of what needs to be done to bring inventors,industry, employers, researchers and entrepreneurscloser together.MAŁOPOLSKA – CREATING A PANEL OF EXPERTSThe EU-backed Regional Operational Programme (ROP) for Europe in-depth knowledge of sustainable developmentthe Małopolska region for the 2014-2020 period is worth with Małopolska’s awareness of the social and political€2.87 billion, making it the second largest programme of its make-up of the region, Małopolska was able to successfullykind in Poland. The scheme is designed to promote smart, introduce a dedicated Panel of Experts, designed to drivesustainable and inclusive growth in the region, which is the overall goals of the ROP.where InnoEnergy Central Europe input proved useful. The Panel makes it easier for entrepreneurs, researchersAs part of its efforts to bring effective structure and direction and other sustainability experts to secure funding forto the programme, Małopolska enlisted the assistance of their projects, by enabling them to pitch their ideas toInnoEnergy Central Europe. By combining InnoEnergy Central a government-affiliated audience.MAŁOPOLSKA – A TRUSTED OBSERVER Acting as a trusted observer means that we are able to lend our expertise whenever it is required, withoutAlongside our role in helping create the Panel of Experts, interfering with the Panel’s independence and autonomy.EIT InnoEnergy has also been closely involved in guidingthe Panel of Experts in how best to carry out its work. Beside is a diagram explaining the connection we haveEIT InnoEnergy has no power to cast votes, interrupt with Małopolska.the progress of the Panel or directly influence the deci-sion-making process, but is available to provide tailoredrecommendations and comment on how a pitch to thePanel should be conducted and evaluated.68 InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017EU INTEGRATED INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM - MAŁOPOLSKA COOPERATION CASECurrent Innovation Ecosystem IntegrationGlobal Małopolska and EIT InnoEnergy synergy for: Horizon 2020 • innovation Programme • entrepreneurship • competitivnessInnovation Cooperationcapacity LocalEuropean UnionEuropean RegionalDevelopment Fund Highest quality jobs Global Innovation Perspec- Competi- based tive in- tivness dustries EU economy Products & Services of the futureImpact Innovation Value Chain More than 10k jobs created SEED EARLY GROWTH STAGE Nearly 6k innovative solutions implemented Regional Local + EU Growth • Capacity Perspective • Scaling More than 5k new • Incubation • Accelera- • Expansion products and technologies • Seeding • Globaliza- introduced to market tion • Develop- tion More than 4k new services provided ment • Piloting InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 69
OUTLOOK FOR 2018 04 OUTLOOK FOR 2018
OUTLOOK FOR 2018KEY INITIATIVES FOR 20182018 will see us work towards solidifying the future One of the main challenges for us to address this yearstrategy and business model of EIT InnoEnergy, with is the education side of the business, where furthersome key decisions expected regarding the 2020-2027 development will be needed. A key part of this willEuropean Multiannual Financial Framework, which will be redesigning and repositioning the Clean Fossildefine the mandate as well as the budget of the European & Alternative Fuels Master Programme, in order toInstitute of Innovation & Technology, which is one of our increase its appeal to new students.key financial pillars. Another way in which we aim to enhance ourOn the corporate level, our main focus will be on our education offering is through the growth of ourflagship initiative: the European Battery Alliance (EBA250). Primer programme (part of EIT’s Regional InnovationMandated by the VP of the European Commission, Maros Scheme). This initiative aims to bridge the educationalSevcovic and with the ultimate objective of enabling Europe and entrepreneurial gap between the “New” (post-to capture the upcoming 250B€ of annual new business Soviet) and the “Old” Europe, while also making itin the battery value chain, we will be expected to lead the easier for academics and experts from across Centralecosystem (containing over 100 leading academic and Europe to engage with one another, which will enableindustry players) in creating a favourable political, legal and closer sharing of different educational methods andbusiness framework for the European battery industry. skills. This will ensure that more technology start-ups from across the region will be able to bring their ideasThis year will also see the launch of new initiatives and to fruition and gain the expertise required to buildstrategies aimed at making a significant impact on the a successful business.wider sustainable energy sector. Firstly, a new ThematicField (TF) and strategy adapted from the former Clean At the same time, we expect that we will continueCoal and Energy from Chemical Fuels Thematic Fields to expand our presence in the Central Europeanwill be launched in mid-2018 The new TF will be focused innovation ecosystem through the formation of newon energy for the circular economy and will be based on cooperative partnerships with both public and privateinitial feedback from our partners. Secondly, the Clean Air institutions, building on the positive collaborationsChallenge is a pan-European and cross-thematic initiative we have had with organisations such as Małopolska,launched by the Central Europe office with the aim of Silesian Marshalls and MOL Group.identifying the most impactful and profitable technologiesto tackle the air pollution problem, and ultimately co-create Jakub Milerbusiness cases for our investment. CEO, InnoEnergy Central Europe InnoEnergy Central Europe Annual Report 2017 71
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