The HHL Accelerator and Energieforen Leipzig enter into partnership

SpinLab and Energieforen Leipzig join forces for a forward-looking cooperation: The partnership gives startups direct access to industry leaders, while energy companies gain early access to groundbreaking innovations.

Leipzig, September 16, 2024 - SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator and Energieforen Leipzig have joined forces to actively address the challenges of the energy industry. This partnership will enable both organizations to develop and implement innovative solutions to drive the digitalization and transformation of the utility industry.

Partnership for innovation and digitalization in the energy sector

The energy transition poses significant challenges for municipal utilities and other utility companies, including the digitalization of grids, the expansion of renewable energy, the modernization of business processes and a necessary cultural shift towards more innovation. SpinLab and Energieforen Leipzig have agreed to cooperate in order to meet these challenges.

SpinLab is a leader in supporting start-ups in the utility and smart city sectors. Together, we can work on solutions that are crucial for the necessary transformation of the industry.

Raphael Noack, Managing Partner of Energieforen Leipzig GmbH

About the partners:

• SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator: SpinLab is one of Europe's leading start-up hubs according to the "Europe's Leading Start-Up Hubs 2024" ranking by the Financial Times and Statista. The accelerator program supports interdisciplinary teams in the implementation and scaling of their business ideas. Since its foundation, over 160 start-ups have participated in the program and raised more than 315 million euros in investment. SpinLab offers access to modern co-working offices, industry experts and a strong network of investors.
• Energieforen Leipzig: Energieforen Leipzig is a key player in the energy sector and has the largest independent partner network, comprising over 500 utilities, service providers and scientists in German-speaking countries. They provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions that are crucial for the energy transition.

Benefits of the partnership - Venture Clienting

The collaboration between SpinLab and Energieforen Leipzig enables startups in the SpinLab program to get in direct contact with key players in the energy industry. This not only provides access to relevant market information, but also the opportunity to test and further develop technologies and business models in a real environment. The member companies of the energy forums benefit from early access to new developments and technologies that can optimize their business models and open up new business areas.

With the energy forums, we have a strong partner at our side who enables our start-ups to test their technologies and business models in a real market environment. This cooperation strengthens our position and supports the transformation of the energy industry.

Eric Weber, Founder and Managing Director of SpinLab

Significance of the partnership for the energy transition

Through the partnership, SpinLab and Energieforen Leipzig are providing an important impetus for the further development of the energy industry. They are creating a solid foundation for future innovations and helping to successfully implement the energy transition in a constantly changing market environment.