KINNO Innovation Intermediaries

Taking the opportunity from the insightful conversation we had last week with colleagues from EIT KIC HUBs, we’re excited to highlight key insights from our time as the EIT InnoEnergy Hub in Greece.

🌍 Empowering Innovation: KiNNO's Impact on Energy & Cleantech Startups 🌱

From 2015 to 2023, KiNNO, as for Greece & Cyprus, has assisted over 50 energy and cleantech startups and SMEs in developing their innovative business ideas. Through our collaboration with EIT InnoEnergy, we have run three major projects: PowerUp! 🌟, Primer 🚀, and EIT Jumpstarter 💡.

🔑 As the Greek Hub for EIT InnoEnergy, we have been responsible for:

• 📈 Promoting assets from the InnoEnergy portfolio to the Greek market
• 🔗 Connecting Greek industry stakeholders with InnoEnergy’s value chains
• 💡 Identifying promising ideas and startups in energy & cleantech
• 🤝 Engaging with investors and industry leaders
• 🎓 Promoting InnoEnergy MSc programs

📊 Greek Hub in Numbers

• 🚀 Startups Supported: 50+
• 🎓 MSc Applications Supported: 50+
• 📅 Promotion Events Supported & Participated: 45+
• 🏆 Competitions Organized: 5+ (including PowerUp!, Primer, Jumpstarter)
• 🔧 Assets Promoted: 20 in Smart Grids, RES, Energy Storage, and Sustainable Buildings & Cities

🌍 Business Opportunities for Greece in Energy & Cleantech
KiNNO played a vital role in identifying key business opportunities in Greece’s sustainable energy sector. These include:
• 🏝️ Green Islands: Sustainable energy solutions for island communities
• ⚡ De-lignification of Coal Regions: Transitioning to greener energy alternatives
• 🚢 Ports/Shipping Decarbonization: Reducing emissions in the maritime industry
• 🔄 Twin Transition in Hard-to-Abate Industries: Integrating green and digital technologies

We continue to drive these opportunities forward, empowering startups and SMEs to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
🚀 Let’s Build a Greener Tomorrow
KiNNO remains dedicated to accelerating innovation in energy and cleantech. Ready to take the next step?

👉 Read more: https://www.kinno.eu/empowering-innovation-kinnos-impact-on-energy-cleantech-startups/

Empowering Innovation: KiNNO’s Impact on Energy & Cleantech Startups From 2015 to 2023, KiNNO has acted as the Hub for EIT InnoEnergy for Greece and Cyprus. Over the past eight years, we have assisted more than 50 startups and SMEs in developing their groundbreaking business ideas. Our collaboration with EIT InnoEnergy has been instrumental for staying at the forefro...