Let's build a strong network around fuel cell systems!

You must be a team of at least 2 people. Your product or solution is already a prototype that you are about to test. Ideally, you already have first users or sold to paying clients. With this challenge, we are looking for innovative business models around fuel cell systems such as - H2 Path (Anode path) - Air Path (kathode path) - Powerelectronics of fuel cell systems - Sensory and measuring in fuel cell systems Make sure to articulate clearly your next step and why Next Shed is a good fit to support you with that.

With this Challenge we are searching for founder teams as well as established start-ups and companies. You should be a team of at least 2 members. In this round, we are focusing on business models around components of fuel cell systems such as H2 path (Anode path), Air path (Kathode path), Powerelectronics of fuel cell systems, Sensory and measuring in fuel cell systems. If this is not for you, please follow us on LinkedIn. We conduct challenges two-three times a year, so maybe your topic is next rounds theme?

First of all: You as a team or company! It is important that you have strong people on the team reflecting the skill set needed to make a business model successful. Secondly, check: Do you bring the necessary competences and motivation? Does your pitch convince with a clear proposal on what you are searching for and do you express clearly why Next Shed by Eberspächer is a good fit? Do you solve a clear and relevant problem with a concrete solution? Showcase the market potential and scalability of your business model.

You can add an introduction video or a pitch deck to your application. In general, we recommend you to cover: Your motivation and competences, description of your product and business model, target group and potential market size. Which next steps do you want to achieve and how can Eberspächer support you?

The Innovation Council consists of our board members Martin Peters, Dr. Thomas Waldhier and Dr. Jörg Schernikau, our head of Corporate Strategy & Development Ulrike Wörz. In addition, we will nominate two additional guests depending on the topics that will be presented. They are experienced managers who are eager to invest in promising business models and supporting them to be successful.

We are generally holding the pitch with the Innovation Council at our headquarter of Eberspächer Group in Esslingen. However, last time we organized a virtual event due to the current situation. We will inform the qualified teams in time.