Forum Startup+
With the Startup+ forum, the House of Energy gives small, innovative companies and energy-related startups a space within its network.
Startups at the House of Energy
Small, innovative companies and startups are of great importance for the further transformation of the energy system in Hesse: The next phase of structural change will be characterized by digitalization and decentralization. As a result, new business models will emerge and existing ones will be replaced. Small companies often bring groundbreaking ideas that need to be embedded in the industry context in order to realize innovations. In interaction with established companies
and science has the opportunity to leverage innovation potential and thus achieve energy policy goals.
Be there!
Our startup community
Further support for startups in the energy world
House of Energy pushes your online seminar
Appointments
Energy business trip: Self-sufficiency and energy efficiency for industry in Peru
September 14th – 18th, 2026 | Peru
The initiative “MITTELSTAND GLOBAL – Exportinitiative Energie” opens up concrete business opportunities for German companies in the Peruvian industrial market (registration deadline: July 6).
genesis Kick-off Networking Event for Energy Startups
September 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 17:00 PM | THM FlexQuartier Gießen
In addition to our kick-off event for the project's accelerator participants, we offer valuable insights into the latest developments in the field of green energy. It's a perfect opportunity to make new contacts and gain valuable inspiration.
Energy business trip: Decentralized energy supply including storage in Nigeria
September 21 – 25, 2026 | Nigeria
The initiative “MITTELSTAND GLOBAL – Exportinitiative Energie” opens up opportunities for a successful market entry – with individually planned B2B appointments and direct exchange with important local players (registration deadline: July 13).
Energy business trip: Energy infrastructure – Smart grids and energy storage technologies in Mexico
September 22 – 25, 2026 | Mexico
The initiative “MITTELSTAND GLOBAL – Exportinitiative Energie” offers German SMEs an exclusive platform for targeted market development in the field of smart grids and energy storage technologies (registration deadline: July 13).
genesis meets industry @ Industriepark Höchst
September 29, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 14:00 p.m. | Höchst Industrial Park
An exclusive circle of founders visits selected companies from the House of Energy network and offers you the chance for a unique professional exchange.
genesis Spark: Translating Tech
October 21, 2026, 12 – 13 a.m. | Online
How young companies can position complex products effectively in the media and with investors: Alexandra Krohn-Reumüller talks about this and provides practical insights and immediately applicable tools to close the notorious "explanation gap" in complex energy and tech topics.
Our startup community
Already around 150 small innovative companies have participated in the
Fill out the innovation profile and register for the Startup+ forum
registered and are therefore part of the House of innovation network
energy.
Useful links in the energy startup ecosystem
Further support specifically for startups in the energy world
you can find it here, among others.
We push your online seminar
The House of Energy announces online seminars within the network. This increases the reach of your seminar and offers the network partners the chance to exchange ideas with you and get to know your skills and innovations.
genesis
The genesis project supports those interested in founding a business, start-ups and scale-ups in the field of green energy. The core of the project is an accelerator and a tandem program. The networking of Hessian energy startups and scaleups with investors as well as with experts from industry, the energy sector and science is also a central component.
Be there!
Register yourself and your company for the Startup+ forum. The
Registration is free.
