Advanced sensing technologies x energy management
Venture Lab Niterra Group looked for startups revolutionising energy management with advanced sensing technologies and IoT solutions.
- Sector
- Energy management & sensing
- TRL
- Early-stage to growth-stage
- Deadline
- Closed
Shaping the future of energy management
Venture Lab Niterra Group is committed to shaping the future of energy management to support decentralised, highly efficient energy and a safe environment. By harnessing advanced sensing and monitoring technologies, its goal is to optimise resource use and foster a more sustainable world.
Its ambition is to turn entrepreneurial ideas into solutions that can be implemented at large scale. By providing a collaborative environment, resources and guidance, it helps entrepreneurs and inventors turn their visions into reality and revolutionise energy management practices.
Next generation gas and liquid sensors
Startups developing cutting-edge gas or liquid sensors, or IoT systems coupled with these sensing technologies. A focus on the following use cases is a plus.
Smart gas grids
Improving the performance and distribution of smart gas grids in real time, while minimising costs and keeping the grid stable and reliable.
Energy and asset optimisation
Optimising the use of energy and assets to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and ensure sustainable resource use and compliance with environmental regulations.
Environmental monitoring
Enhancing environmental monitoring to optimise energy use, mitigate risks, comply with regulatory standards and safeguard natural resources and human well-being.
What are we looking for?
Get the opportunity to co-develop your solution and bring it to market with the Venture Lab.
Early-stage startups
Developing an advanced technology, innovative service or business concept using gas and liquid sensors for energy management applications.
Growth-stage startups
With a high value-added product or service using advanced gas and liquid sensor technologies, and looking to scale.
What is in it for you?
Selected finalists join a co-development bootcamp. The final winner receives technical and market support, and access to investment and resources.
Co-development bootcamp
For finalists: a 2-week acceleration bootcamp, including 1 week in person at Niterra's Tokyo offices, to speed up development and commercialisation.
Expert office hours
For the winner: dedicated office hours with subject matter experts on Niterra's core assets.
Venture Lab expert team
For the winner: frameworks, processes, tools and access to a tech stack network, for a faster time to market through co-development.
Mentoring and networking
For the winner: continuous mentoring, industry introductions, networking and learning opportunities to accelerate your growth.
Possible investment
For the winner: possible investment on terms created by founders, so you can focus fully on your vision.
One seamless team
For the winner: Niterra's top engineers, marketers and product managers working directly at your side.
About the organisers
Venture Lab Niterra
With locations in Tokyo, Berlin and Silicon Valley, the Venture Lab teams up with startups to launch innovation projects that transform mobility, health and energy and improve quality of life for all.
Hello Tomorrow Consulting
Hello Tomorrow Consulting connects corporates and public institutions with innovative deep tech startups through tailored scouting programmes. We help organisations discover emerging technologies and connect directly with the startups shaping the future.
Your questions about the challenge
For any questions, contact Marie Ramond (marie.ramond@hello-tomorrow.org).
Who could apply?
Early-stage startups developing technologies, services or business concepts using gas and liquid sensors for energy management, and growth-stage startups with a high value-added product or service looking to scale.
What did finalists receive?
A 2-week acceleration bootcamp, including 1 week in person at Niterra's Tokyo offices.
What did the final winner receive?
Technical and market support from Niterra and the Venture Lab expert team, mentoring and networking, possible investment on terms created by founders, and Niterra's engineers, marketers and product managers working at their side.
Where can I find the terms and conditions?
The terms and conditions of the challenge are available as a PDF.
Who can I contact for more information?
Marie Ramond (marie.ramond@hello-tomorrow.org).
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Applications are closed
The Niterra Venture Lab Open Innovation Challenge on advanced sensing and energy management is now closed. Discover our open calls or contact us to hear about the next ones.