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1 Engineering innovation Sten Persson, Business Creation Manager

2 Agenda About InnoEnergy 2. Our offerings 3. Ventures and examples of InnoEnergy support 4. Co-operation with Aalto University

3 About InnoEnergy Who we are 2 Europe s engine for innovation in sustainable energy Empowering every stage of the innovation process Investing in people, technologies, businesses Established 2010: supported by the EIT Public-private partnership aiming for financial sustainability

4 About InnoEnergy Who we are 3

5 About InnoEnergy Our goal is Sustainable Energy Reduce CO2 emissions Reduce costs in the energy value chain Ensure security and safety of energy supply Improve European competitiveness Remove barriers to innovation Encourage sustainable growth Create jobs For all activities: 4 Create Impact & Commercially Sustainable

6 About InnoEnergy Making connections: the power of the network 6 co-location centres 26 shareholders 323 additional partners Activities in 17 countries all figures correct as of July

7 About InnoEnergy The Innovation Engine for Europe 170 M InnoEnergy investment Students Education Tomorrow s leaders B forecasted sales Research Innovation Projects Innovative solutions Entrepreneurs Business Creation Services New businesses 3 Manufacturing facilities constructed 90 Products & services supported 167 Early start-ups supported 83 Companies created 38 M external investment raised 500 Game changers from InnoEnergy Master s School 8 Professional MOOCs 160 PhD candidates supported

8 Our services For every stage of the innovation journey 7 Innovation Projects Business Creation Services Education

9 Sustainability for Europe 8 Thematic fields and technology focus Renewable energies Energy storage Energy efficiency Energy from chemical fuels Smart electric grid Smart and efficient buildings and cities Clean coal and gas technologies Nuclear instrumentation

10 About InnoEnergy 9

11 Agenda About InnoEnergy 2. Our offerings 3. Ventures and examples of InnoEnergy support 4. Co-operation with Aalto University

12 Business Creation Services 11 Who we are An ecosystem on European level for start-ups & early stage ventures within our thematic fields

13 Business Creation Services 12 What we offer Incubator programme Highway Accelerator programme Boostway Innovation projects Capital increase Trusted partner & support Access to experts To connect entrepreneurs and start-ups to markets and customers Matchmaking USlanding

14 Our services. Innovation Projects Connecting ideas and industry, innovators and business partners 13 Simplifying the journey from lab to launch Partners, skills and resources Market needs and potential customers Shorten time to market Financing and investment A commercial product in 5 years Expanding the circle of innovation in Europe s energy sector

15 Our services. Innovation Projects Turning prototypes into commercial products Prototype Project Finance Support Success

16 Our services. Innovation Projects 15 Innovation success 299 Project partners across Europe Neptune Wind power from sea to sea Renewable energy All figures correct as of March 2017 DeBugger Making the most of biomass Energy from chemical fuels EFFIC Improving efficiency and cost of Solar PV Renewable energy 77 Patents filed 83 Products and services supported 3 Manufacturing facilities constructed 157 Million euros of InnoEnergy investment 1.3 Billion euros in project costs 3 Billion euros in forecasted sale

17 Our services. Innovation Projects Innovation success HYMES Hydroelectric mechanical energy storage Energy storage All figures correct as of March 2017 MrCySeMoL Cyber security tool Smart electric grid Active Substations Proactive monitoring Smart and efficient buildings and cities Project partners across Europe 77 Patents filed 83 Products and services supported 3 Manufacturing facilities constructed 157 Million euros of InnoEnergy investment 1.3 Billion euros in project costs 3 Billion euros in forecasted sale

18 Our services. Business Creation Services Connecting entrepreneurs and start-ups to markets and customers 17 Tailored business support: the InnoEnergy Highway Product: potential, development, pilot, launch Market: opportunities, positioning, modelling, planning People: capabilities, training, support, mentoring Finance: seed money, VCs, angels, equity Viable technologies, sustainable businesses, entrepreneurial spirit

19 Our services. Business Creation Services Support from business plan to first sale Idea Assessment Coaching Delivery Success

20 Our services. Business Creation Services 19 Entrepreneurial success Dracula Technologies See the light with printed PV cells OpenDomo Measuring energy consumption with Artificial Intelligence GRADIS A new era of smart lighting 171 Early start-ups supported 95 Companies created 55 Million euros of external investment raised France Renewable energy Iberia Smart and efficient buildings and cities Poland Smart electric grid 2,144 Business ideas captured All figures correct as of March 2017

21 Our services. Business Creation Services 20 Entrepreneurial success Technoturbines Energy recovery through hydraulic turbines Ferroamp Distributed energy storage for smart grids NAWATechnologies Ultra-fast batteries 171 Early start-ups supported 95 Companies created 55 Million euros of external investment raised Spain Energy efficiency Sweden Smart electric grid France Energy storage 2,144 Business ideas captured All figures correct as of March 2017

22 Highway Services Basic Services IE Internal Services Consultancy and support of InnoEnergys own staff locally as well as internationally through companies around Europe Participation in workshops, courses and InnoEnergy's own fairs and events, for example, TBB Contribute with contacts in universities, industry, finance, associations and authorities IE Sourced Services: Business Planning Services Corporate Coaching Services Consultancy services for applications for grants and contributions Lawyer and lawyer services Patent Office Services (Patent and Trademark Protection) Market communication services, such as web design, logos and graphic profiles Recruitment Services Travel agency IE Sub-Grants: Technology Enhancements 30 k /Venture Team Creation 20 k /Venture (max 6 months) Acceleration Fund 18 k /Venture (for 2 entrepreneurs/venture, max 1,5 k per month/entrepreneur, max 10 months/entrepreneur, entrepreneur must proof lack of income from other sources Average total budget for services and grants are 60 k /year 21

23 Highway Services Basic Services 22 Examples of Services Market Market and competitor analysis Business model development Business plan development Marketing and sales support Technology Intellectual Property (Patent, Trademark etc.) Technology enhancement and prototyping Access to research and technology centers Finance Support for application to public funding Access to a European VC & Angels network Access to KIC InnoEnergy investment fund Access to project financing Legal counselling Team Team Creation Training through coaches and experts Dedicated Business Coach

24 Business Creation Services The InnoEnergy Boostway - in short 23 Acceleration of growth: Expanding new or existing markets Industrialisation of value chain Fundraising (equity, debt, grants) Cash for related tech enhancement (TE) and team creation (TC) CUSTOMIZED SERVICES + CASH Mature Start-Up SUCCESS FEE OR EQUITY Additional value-add: Partner network Internal resources Knowledge Credibility - through sector focus Access to Funding - IE Investment Fund - VC/CVC Network - Business Angel Networks Success fee connected to project results, e.g: % of sales - on approached market, vertical % of successful fundraising Capped, case-by-case Indicators: Proven technology and business model In operation for 1,5 4 years Revenues 100 k k or recent financing round Team full-time and complete 360 degrees legal compliance

25 Our services. Education Connecting graduates and employers, researchers and industry 24 Combining technical knowledge and commercial awareness Improve career prospects Deepen the industry s talent pool Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship Increase competitiveness Delivering smart people, skills and connections to Europe s energy sector

26 Our services. Education Educated individuals, engaged researchers, better business 25 Master s School PhD School Professional learning 7 programmes 12 universities 3 business schools 8 countries Lifelong community Customised training Commercial disciplines Access to partners facilities Business Creation Services and Innovation Projects InnoEnergy offers courses for executive students and, through The Institute of Sustainable Energy (ise), provides courses for professionals who want to advance their careers and companies that want to support continual learning for their employees. Visit: ise.innoenergy.com all figures correct as of March 2017

27 Our services. Education 26 Our alumni 494 Gamechangers from the InnoEnergy Master s School We need to invest more in green power "Long-term vision is the key to the future" Versatility, entrepreneurship and international experience 11,000 Applicants to the InnoEnergy Master s School 9/10 Graduates who find a job within six months of graduating 15% Average annual salary earnings over graduates of similar programmes 200 PhD candidates supported Gregory Kotsis, MSc SENSE Project engineer, IREC Barcelona All figures correct as of March 2017 Roberta Cirillo, MSc EMINE Research engineer, CEA Grenoble Joeri Siborgs MSc Energy for smart cities R&D project engineer, Elia Brussels 36 PhD graduates 8 Professional MOOCs

28 Conclusion A new approach to sustainability 27 Connected at the heart of Europe s energy sector Collaborative bringing skills and resources together Commercial self-sustaining public-private partnership Challenging new ways of working and thinking

29 Agenda About InnoEnergy 2. Our offerings 3. Ventures and examples of InnoEnergy support 4. Co-operation with Aalto University

30 InnoEnergy Ventures 29

31 Example CorPower Ocean 30 Highway : Assessment Seed funding, public funding Team creation (CEO recruitment) IP-protection Technical verification Legal support Etc Innovation project: 4 M for building ½ scale prototype and testing it in the ocean; Building value added consortia for the development Boostway : Fundraising activities for full scale prototype

32 More innovations for tomorrow s energy sphere Join TBB2017 Over 160 innovations in sustainable energy 31

33 Agenda About InnoEnergy 2. Our offerings 3. Ventures and examples of InnoEnergy support 4. Co-operation with Aalto University

34 About InnoEnergy Partner Program - InnoEnergy Innovation Ecosystem 33 Current Status Aalto University: Aalto became a Project Partner within the Framework Partnership Agreement of EIT/InnoEnergy in the beginning of this year 2017 (+350 in total) Aalto has entered into project partnership with InnoEnergy s regarding SELECT Master Program - Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems Desired partnership Gold membership Business Creation Co-operation Agreement Annex to Gold Partner Agreement

35 Business Creation Scouting Model in Sweden 34 University Representatives (today KTH and Uppsala University) Regional Representatives (today hired consultants one for Western and one for Southern Regions)

36 Business Creation Scouting Model KTH 35 KTH has appointed one person (at KTH Innovation) as InnoEnergy representative Is employed by KTH but KTH is partly compensated by InnoEnergy (KPI based) Tasks: To do scouting of relevant InnoEnergy cases at the University and to present the InnoEnergy offering to entrepreneurs and start-ups (Highway, Boostway, Innovation Project and funds) Managing the InnoEnergy processes within the different programs/funding activities Be the main interface to entrepreneurs during the program period Participate in InnoEnergy meetings and events Business Creation Team member Represent InnoEnergy Business Creation at suitable Finnish events e.g. Slush

37 Thank you, any questions? +46 (0) InnoEnergy is supported by the EIT, a body of the European Union

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