EIT InnoEnergy
Impact investorAmsterdam · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
InnoEnergy invests in early-stage clean tech companies while also developing the current and future workforce, aiming to build resilient clean tech value chains that drive sustainable economic growth. Initiated in 2010 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), it leverages a trusted innovation ecosystem of over 1400 partners spanning industry, finance, research, and academia across 21 EU countries and the United States. Its focus spans the entire energy value chain, including batteries, hydrogen, wave and heat energy, storage, and industrial scale-ups driving Europe's energy transition, seeking to scale the energy transition at speed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 11 portfolio companiesCleantech ×4Energy ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×2Climate Tech ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Mobility & Transportation ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:France×1United Kingdom×1Portugal×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCorPower Ocean develops wave energy converters that transform ocean waves into electricity through biologically-inspired technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareLisbon, PT
Develops efficient high-temperature heat pumps for industrial heating applications.
A clean energy intelligence platform using data insights to reduce compliance risk and improve energy contract ROI.
Produces low CO2 direct reduced iron using on-site renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production.
A clean technology company receiving investment support for clean reindustrialization.
An operator of advanced drone technology for forestry applications.
Manufactures supercapacitors with patented curved graphene technology for energy storage systems.
A clean technology company with a production site in Kuopio backed by Airbus.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does EIT InnoEnergy invest at?
- EIT InnoEnergy invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does EIT InnoEnergy focus on?
- EIT InnoEnergy focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is EIT InnoEnergy located?
- EIT InnoEnergy is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Does EIT InnoEnergy lead rounds?
- EIT InnoEnergy typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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InnoEnergy Green Seed Journey Competition - 2026 Grand Finale
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Master's in Advanced Energy Systems and AI Info Session
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From Students to Professionals Alumni Panel Discussion
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How to Fund Your Masters+ Journey
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The Business Booster 2025 #TBB2025
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