Why this topic, why now?
Scaling industrial clean-tech requires more than a promising technology. Start-ups often need industrial expertise, capital and market access, while established companies seek innovative solutions to address business challenges or tap into new market opportunities. Strategic partnerships can help bridge that gap, but what makes them work in practice?
Who is on stage, and what will we discuss?
Fabian Sacharowitz (CEO, ecop) and Franz Bosbach (KSB) share the story behind the partnership between InnoEnergy portfolio company ecop, developer of innovative industrial heat pumps, and KSB, a global manufacturer of pumps and valves. In this fireside chat, they will discuss what brought the two companies together, what each partner brings to the collaboration, and the opportunities and challenges of scaling clean-tech innovation together.
Who is this for?
Start-ups looking for strategic industrial partners to support their growth.
Corporates and Mittelstand companies exploring partnerships with innovative start-ups.
Investors and ecosystem partners interested in industrial scale-up and corporate–start-up collaboration.
