Green startups are addressing global climate challenges of today and risks of tomorrow. Their innovative solutions have an important environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic value. They are solving different problems and are at the same time direct or indirect reducing emissions, waste, use of natural resources, and are very energy efficient. Green startups are a great example of the transition to a climate-neutral economy, which represents a major opportunity also for the investors. They are attracting venture capitalists and responsible green investors, who have the passion and drive to rise above challenges. They can grow fast while helping to protect the environment and health of humanity.

 

 

 

4 green startups presented the solutions to potential investors. All of them received the award and free membership for one year in CER.

 

MEBIUS is a start-up in the hydrogen fuel cell sector, focused on becoming a manufacturer of membrane-electrode assemblies (MEA) for Low-Temp PEM fuel cells, with theis own IP on core components, their goal is to dramatically increase the power density of MEAs compared to current market products.

Jernej Hočevar, is member of the Mebius team since its founding in 2008, and has worked on many facets of a start-up company from a business side, such as: general administration, business communication and representation, pitching, as well as website design and deployment. On the technical side, his knowledge includes catalyst ink formulation, gas-diffusion electrode preparation and manufacture, MEA assembly, and industrial ink-jet printer operation.
is a start-up in the hydrogen fuel cell sector, focused on becoming a manufacturer of membrane-electrode assemblies (MEA) for Low-Temp PEM fuel cells, with theis own IP on core components, their goal is to dramatically increase the power density of MEAs compared to current market products.

 

Jernej Hočevar, Mebius

 

GRADIS applies Artificial Intelligence algorithms to design and control street lighting for ESCO / municipalities. We do it better and faster than human. We integrate IoT, smart city, prioritize investments in cities to save investment (>11%) and operational (>81%) costs. Reference: 200.000 light points designed (the most of them already operating in the field). The presentation was held by Kamila Kotulska.

 

Kamila Kotulska, Gradis

 

The MIDES design company was established in 2008 with the leading project called the Aero Sail system, rigging for any type and size of sailing and motor yachts for easier and better exploitation of infinite green energy of the WIND. At Mides design, we are dedicated to clean technologies and would like to expand the idea of general use of simple sails as a main propulsion system for all vessels. The Aero sail design model has been registered and protected since 2006 by Mr Erik Šifrer and the Mides design company. As the idea of having universal, smart and automated sails, the project was started as early as 2002. Basically, the company does business in naval design and landbase desing.

Erik Šifrer holds a Master of Arts degree and he is an industrial designer, landscape architect and a creative director with extensive experience in naval design, he is also sailor, constructor, author and also the co-owner of MIDES design.
 

 

Erik Šifrer, Mides Design

 

2GG communication solutions are the gateway between smart meters and energy management software. It was developed to lower the cost of communication is easy to implement and supports many different meter types. This is a complete communication solution for water utilities, district heating providers, electricity suppliers, gas distributors and others that need multi-utility management. DS Meritve developed a range of products, that make this possible, now development is focused on servicing model (SMaaS – Smart Metering as a Service). When offering a service DS Meritve is an integrator and offers financing, integration, and maintenance. This will increase the speed of implementation of smart energy distribution networks and increase their efficiency.

Dejan Lešnik is founder and CEO of the company DS meritve. He is professional in telecommunications engineering. He likes technology and especially technology businesses. In 2019 they won with the system 2GG communication solutions the national comptetition PowerUp! organized by InnoEnergy.

 

Dejan Lešnik, DS Meritve

 

Ana Struna Bregar, CEO CER

 

All of the startups received the awards, which were given by Mr. Rok Vodnik, presidnet of the board CER and board memeber in Petrol d.d.