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We were thrilled to lead a panel at this year’s #GreenTech Conference in Jerusalem, where we discussed fusion energy, the future of distributed power, ecosystem building, and investments in this transformative field. Our CEO, Oded Gour-Lavie, introduced the audience to #fusion energy and nT-Tao, and joined the engaging panel discussion. Special thanks to Morielle I. Lotan Lotan for moderating, and to Dr. Gideon Friedmann, Moran Haviv, Ben Reuveni, and Oded for making the conversation truly insightful and inspiring. It was an honor to share the stage with such thought leaders! More from the panel in the coming days. #fusionenergy #cleanenergy #gofusion Honda Xcelerator Ventures

🍕🍕🍕 Climate Tech & Pizza Vol. III - you can't spell climate without AI. 👾 When? 24 October Where Techspace Kreuzberg in Berlin AI is revolutionizing climate tech approaches. It aids in tracking icebergs, mapping deforestation, improving agriculture, and boosting recycling. AI helps us to better understand the massive problems and also to sketch out new solutions. A good example is materials science: “AI-powered materials design will impact not only magnetics but also the entire field of materials science", says Jonathan Bean, CEO and co-founder of Materials Nexus from Carbon13’s Cohort 1 of the Ventue Builder programme. Materials Nexus' AI platform has recently completed the design and creation of a new rare-earth-free permanent magnet. In the third edition of #Climate #Tech and #Pizza, we look at the new doors that AI is opening in climate tech, the significant energy costs for servers, as well as the big question of where ai actually begins and where conventional computing ends. Oh, and there is pizza!   We are delighted with these fantastic speakers. Dr. Katharine Shapcott, CTO VoltVogel Fabian Krautwurst, Principal at World Fund Leonardo Nunes Ricucci, Investment Associate at ProVeg Incubator Aurianne Legris, ClimateTech & DeepTech investor Honda Xcelerator Ventures Filip Valusiak, Head of Operations Techspace   We would be delighted to have you too. Are you with us?

🌍 This summer, AgriVentures had the exceptional opportunity to participate in the Connect & Experience programme in Tokyo 🇯🇵🇪🇺. The Connect & Experience – Tokyo, Japan programme is a pioneering initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. Curated by EIT Global Outreach, this programme aims to empower innovators and entrepreneurs to develop world-class solutions to global societal challenges. The experience provided an invaluable opportunity to forge new international connections and explore innovative solutions, strengthening our efforts to address global challenges through collaboration. The Connect & Experience programme is a pioneering initiative by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. Curated by EIT Global Outreach, the programme works to expand EIT's presence globally and aims to empower innovators and entrepreneurs to develop world-class solutions to global societal challenges. Tokyo, one of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems, served as the perfect setting for this initiative. The programme kicked off with cultural immersion, giving participants the chance to explore key landmarks in Tokyo before diving into the innovation hub of Japan. Tokyo is a leading tech and start-up hub globally, and Japan is the 3rd largest economy in the world. With a growing start-up ecosystem and government support through a 5-year start-up plan, Tokyo and the surrounding regions, like Gunma, are becoming prime locations for innovation and entrepreneurship. The packed agenda offered an in-depth understanding of the key players driving innovation in the region, from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s 10 x 10 x 10 Innovation Vision to the start-up support at Shibuya and Gunma’s NETSUGEN space. Participants also engaged with leading VCs, CVCs, and key institutions driving innovation, including Mitsubishi Corporation Chemicals, Honda Xcelerator Ventures, Hitachi, Panasonic, Yamaha Corporation, and many more. The experience wrapped up with a networking event at SivanS Lab in Shibuya, where over 130 attendees, including H.E. Jean-Eric Paquet, EU Ambassador to Japan, and partners from EIT Global Outreach and EIT Manufacturing, forged meaningful connections and discussed future collaborations. This programme is a vital step in building bridges between Europe and Japan, and we at Agriventures are excited to be part of this global innovation journey. Inspired by the possibilities? Stay tuned for more updates! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EIT #GlobalOutreach #TokyoExperience #Agriventures #Collaboration #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EIT #GlobalOutreach #TokyoExperience #Agriventures #Collaboration

Congratulations to our portfolio company, INERATEC , and their CEO Tim Boeltken, for joining the SimpliFlying podcast to share INERATEC's vision for a sustainable aviation industry powered by eSAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel) 🌱🔋 Ineratec is at the forefront of decarbonizing challenging sectors like aviation. By leveraging modular technology, they produce e-Fuels from hydrogen and CO2, making it easier to scale production and adapt to market shifts and regulations. Their innovative approach ensures e-Fuels are produced and distributed in the most sustainable way possible, with the Frankfurt Höchst plant soon producing up to 2,500 tons of e-Fuels annually. Tune into the podcast episode to see how INERATEC is leading the way in sustainable aviation: https://lnkd.in/dtdfdrsQ #HondaXceleratorVentures #HXV #Ineratec #eSAF #SustainableAviation #GreenInnovation #NextEra

New Level of Scale - a 5x leap in e-Fuel production capacity 🛠️ The third module of our e-Fuel pioneer plant is currently in construction! It consists of multiple container units, which are being successively manufactured in Karlsruhe and soon will be delivered to the site at Frankfurt Höchst. This module will complete our plant’s production capabilities. It adds to the two modules that have already been installed. 📈 At the same time, it marks a significant leap in capacity per module, with a 5x larger output compared to the first two. This step is key to accelerating our production ramp-up and highlights the importance of combining our two approaches: "Numbering up" à increasing capacity through replication and "Scaling up" à increasing the size of the modules.  🚀 By leveraging both strategies, INERATEC is able to rapidly expand production capacity and pave the way for larger-scale production sites worldwide – with our pioneer plant as a flagship of innovation. ♻️ This increase will allow INERATEC to recycle up to 8,000 tons of CO2 every year, converting it into ~2,500 tons of sustainable #eFuels. The development marks a key milestone in our mission of supplying climate-friendly e-Fuels and #FuelingFutureMobility!  Stay tuned as we continue to lead the way into the #NextEra of mobility!

‏We are thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone at Reverion, a Doral Energy-Tech Ventures portfolio company Reverion Munich-based, has announced an impressive $62 million Series A funding round, led by Energy Impact Partners with participation from investors such as Honda Xcelerator Ventures the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Extantia and others. Reverion is leading the renewable energy sector with innovative power plants that make energy production clean and carbon-negative, using a unique fuel cell technology that doubles the electricity output from biogas and improves grid flexibility. This investment will enable the company to begin serial production of its power plants and fulfill over $100 million in pre-orders already collected. A huge congratulations to the Reverion team for their achievement and ongoing innovation! We are proud to be part of their remarkable journey to transform the future of green energy together 🚀⚡

✨ Continuing the day with superb speakers and great insights! ✨ Following an insightful morning, we had the pleasure of hearing from Shinichi N. of NordicNinja VC and Julien Fredonie of Honda Xcelerator Ventures, who joined a panel discussion on capital flow through the deep tech VC landscape, moderated by Nea Piha of Alliance VC. Attendees were then captivated by the deep tech demo showcases from our Batch 1 teams, Koherent, Doublepoint and NSS Water , offering a glimpse into groundbreaking innovations. We dove into the topic of funding in a panel discussion on public and private collaboration for the growth funding of deep tech scale-ups, featuring Senan O'Mahony of Atlantic Bridge, Minna Leisvuori from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Susan Repo of ICEYE, with Juha Lehtola of Tesi handling moderating duties. In addition, the panel on the role of research in Innovation offered valuable insights into how research centers contribute to spinoffs and funding. This discussion included Johanna Buchert of Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus, and Mika Kukkurainen of Nordic Foodtech VC, moderated by Pontus Stråhlman of Voima Ventures. The day is far from over—stay tuned for more business discussions, deep tech demos, and insights into dual-use technologies. 💡 #Nordeep2024 #DeepTech #AI #Innovation

🚀 Big News from HXV Portfolio Company INERATEC ! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that our portfolio company, Ineratec, has reached a major milestone in their state-of-the-art project. The second module of their #eFuel plant in Frankfurt Höchst is now complete and installed! 🌱 As the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, Ineratec is leading the way by producing sustainable e-Fuels from CO2 and hydrogen to power the future of clean mobility. 💡 With the second production module now ready for commissioning, we’re eagerly anticipating the transition into the test phase, paving the way for full operation and a greener future. We are proud to support Ineratec as this significant advancement brings them closer to their goal of #FuelingFutureMobility and driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey! #HondaXceleratorVentures #HXV #Ineratec #NextEra

🌍🚀 The #NextEra of mobility is here, and INERATEC is leading the charge in defossilizing industries with #eFuels made for this new era. We're excited to share two opportunities to meet our co-CEOs, Tim Boeltken and Philipp Engelkamp, in the US. These events will highlight how INERATEC’s modular solutions are revolutionizing the aviation, mobility, food, and chemical sectors with fuels and chemicals made from CO2. 🏙️ During NY Climate Week, Tim will host an exclusive rooftop event on defossilizing industries with e-Fuels and how INERATEC is scaling-up production and availability. A dynamic panel featuring US investors will explore the role of Power-to-X & SAF to decarbonize in the US. REGISTER via the link in the comments section! ✈️ Philipp will be presenting at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Miami on September 24 at 1.15pm, discussing what’s coming “Beyond fossil – the next era of aviation with eSAF”. He’ll dive into the application and potential of aviation fuel made from CO2 and hydrogen to directly replace conventional fuels. Join us as we continue #FuelingtheFuture!

🚀 #Munich: Reverion, which constructs carbon-negative energy, reversible power facilities has raised €56 million in Series A capital, including non-dilutive funding. 💳 Energy Impact Partners | Honda Xcelerator Ventures | European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) | Possible Ventures | Doral Energy-Tech Ventures | Green Generation Fund | UVC Partners | Extantia Team: Jeremias Weinrich | Michael Hauser | Maximilian Hauck | Stephan Herrmann | Felix Fischer | Luis Poblotzki | Jonas Elia | Roee Furman | Guy Yavin | Jana Petry | Manolya Lauko | Aida Fernández Salazar | Nina Litman-Roventa | Dr. Dora Dzvonyar | Vanessa Wurm | Michael Campos Read More about #Reverion: https://lnkd.in/dxts2qQX Feature your startup journey on TECHnicalBeep! Reach out to us at "ideas@technicalbeep.net" and ignite the future together! 🦄 #technicalbeep #ideasphere