Help Boost Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
We’re looking for startups that work on ways to help businesses become more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
Our business partners:
Help Make Businesses More Environmentally Friendly with StartSmart CEE Startup Acceleration Program
Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability are two critical areas every business should strive to increase.
Help our corporate partners solve their sustainability challenges and reach energy efficiency goals.
Network with industry experts, get access to R&D resources and work on your proof of concept in a real business environment.
When you join our Energy Efficiency & Environmental Sustainability Startup Acceleration Program, you get access to expertise and know-how collected over 300+ success stories.
Apply now to get the help and partnership you need to scale your innovation.
Why join our Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability Acceleration Program?
Speed up the development process with R&D resources, feedback, and the opportunity to test at scale provided by your corporate partner.
Work with a corporate partner and get access to unique industry and business data. Use that data to better understand your audience’s needs and enhance your product.
Commercialize your idea together with the help of your corporate partner. Tap into their network for a chance to find even more high-value corporate clients.
Grow your startup together with an established corporate partner and an MIT-affiliated Startup Accelerator. Build brand visibility and credibility, and establish trust from day one.
Meet & network with industry experts and business professionals. Access mentoring opportunities that can help you take your startup to new heights.
Receive funding for testing and technology development, in partnership with our corporate sponsors. *This grant is available for a limited number of startups meeting the formal requirements.
Become a member of an exclusive startup ecosystem that connects tech startup entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Access alumni-only offers and networking events.
Our Corporate Partner
Maspex
Maspex is the biggest private food company in Poland and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. It was established over 30 years ago and produces a wide range of products, including drinks, food, and spirits, which are available in 70 countries around the world. The company has a portfolio of 70 brands and offers over 4000 products made in 18 modern production plants located in Poland and abroad. These plants have over 160 production lines and annually produce more than 2.2 billion liters of juices, nectars, and beverages, 280,000 tonnes of pasta, cereal, and instant products, 180,000 tonnes of jams and preserves, and 155 million liters of alcohol. The company focuses on organic growth and acquisitions, having conducted 21 acquisitions to date, including 12 foreign companies. In 2023, Maspex generated sales revenues of 4 billion EUR.
Veolia
Veolia Group in Poland is committed to becoming a leading company in ecological transformation. For over 25 years, it has been a trusted partner to cities and industriesacross the country. By leveraging its expertise and experience, Veolia provides innovative services tailored to the needs of its customers. Through investments in the expansion and modernization of its production and distribution infrastructure, as well as by developing solutions for energy efficiency, water and wastewater management, and waste management, the company contributes to the sustainable development of cities and industries. Veolia Group in Poland employs 4,500 workers whose mission is to renew the world’s resources. Operating in 123 locations, it manages district heating networks in 59 cities.
Who should apply?
Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability are some of the fastest-growing verticals. What makes your idea different to those of your competitors?
To get admitted to the Program, you need to have an innovation that can address a key business challenge faced by one of our corporate partners.
Every startup applying to work with one of our corporate partners needs at least a prototype or market traction of their idea.
You should be willing to enter commercialization with their corporate partners should they offer an agreement.
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Leverage Technology and Make Businesses More Sustainable
Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability are among the most important areas for any business.
At StartSmart CEE (formerly MIT Enterprise Forum CEE), we work with startups developing innovations that can help businesses solve their energy and environmental challenges.
If you believe you have a solution to one of our corporate partner’s challenges – we’re looking for you!
Begin your application today, get connected with an established business partner, and let them help you scale your innovation.
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