EIT InnoEnergy Overview

Founded in 2010 and supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), InnoEnergy invests in early-stage companies and the current and future workforce, building resilient clean tech value chains that drive sustainable economic growth. Through its extensive ecosystem of over 1,400 partners across industry, finance, public policy, and academia, InnoEnergy accelerates the energy transition at speed. Its portfolio includes more than 200 companies, collectively estimated to generate €110 billion in revenue and save 2.1 gigatonnes of CO₂e by 2030. These companies have raised over €34 billion in investment to date. InnoEnergy is also the driving force behind strategic European initiatives such as the European Battery Alliance (EBA), the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC), and the European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance (ESIA).

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EIT InnoEnergy

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe
  • North America 1 / 5

Customer types

  • B2B
  • Consumers

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware
  • Consumer goods
  • Materials

Industries / verticals

  • Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
  • Energy
  • Mobility / Transportation
  • Waste Management / Recycling

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

€1,000,000 - €10,000,000

How to approach funds like EIT InnoEnergy

When engaging InnoEnergy, founders should highlight how their solution addresses critical gaps in the clean energy value chain and demonstrate strong potential for pan-European impact. Emphasize scalability, alignment with EU sustainability goals, and readiness to leverage InnoEnergy’s ecosystem for rapid market access and industrial partnerships. Articulate a clear path to measurable climate impact and show how your team can execute within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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