Start-up competition explores path to carbon neutrality

Calling for emerging game changers to accelerate the transition to net zero

Is your business idea focused on helping companies achieve net zero targets? Is your company based in Portugal or Spain? If you answered yes to both questions, BoostUp! IBERIA 2024 call is your opportunity to become an award-winning innovator in net zero technologies.

BoostUp! IBERIA 2024 is one of the competition series organised by EIT Manufacturing to identify and support promising start-ups. The purpose of the first Iberian edition, focus on 'Net Zero Industry', is to act as a catalyst for tangible, scalable innovations to reduce industrial carbon emissions. This start-up competition aims to empower Iberian entrepreneurs by providing them with the knowledge, resources and networks necessary to play a pivotal role in the net zero transition.

Initially, the call is open to all Spanish and Portuguese start-ups working on net-zero technologies for Industry 4.0, with an early eligibility check and evaluation taking place in October. The shortlisted candidates will move on to the second phase and will have the opportunity to present their idea during an exciting in-person final event on 4 December in Porto, Portugal.

What’s in it for you?

In brief, the three winners may expect:

• Support for internationalisation
• Visibility and access to EIT Manufacturing’s network
• Prize awards

On top of that, if you succeed in becoming one of the shortlisted finalists from the initial phase, EIT Manufacturing West will provide you with the dedicated support for a duration of two months, to help you achieve your goals.

How can you apply?

The following documentation must be submitted by the applicants through the submission platform by 17:00 CEST on 23 September 2024:

The application form

• Company pitch deck: the document must be tailored to a 3-minute presentation
• Company logo
• Company Registration Certificate

Detailed information