Als lid van Euroheat & Power deelt Stichting Warmtenetwerk graag deze oproep met haar deelnemers. Bent u actief in de warmtetransitie en werkt u aan een innovatieve start-up voor oplossingen voor warmte- en koudenetten? Dan is dit een mooie kans om uw initiatief onder de aandacht te brengen van een internationaal publiek en in contact te komen met toonaangevende partijen uit de sector:
Are you an innovative start-up transforming the District Heating & Cooling value chain? If so, the DHC Start-up Arena is your stage! The DHC Start-up Arena during the 2026 Euroheat & Power Congress is a competitive pitching session dedicated to breakthrough solutions across the entire DHC ecosystem – from generation and storage to digitalisation, efficiency, customer engagement, and sector coupling.
Five selected start-ups will:
- Pitch live in front of industry leaders, utilities, investors, and innovation experts
- Showcase their solutions to the DHC community
- Engage in cross-sector dialogue and partnership opportunities
- Compete to win one-year free membership in DHC+, gaining direct access to the DHC community and its activities
Who should apply?
We welcome start-ups that:
- Operate within the DHC value chain
- Offer innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions
- Are in early-stage to growth phase and have less than 100 employees
- Demonstrate clear market potential and impact
How to apply?
Apply though this form by 31 March 2026.
Shortlisted start-ups will be notified after 22 April 2026 and will receive a complimentary invitation to attend the Congress.
The DHC Start-up Arena will take place on Thursday, 11 June, from 10:00 to 10:45. Selected start-ups are expected to be available to pitch during this session.
About the Euroheat & Power Congress
Here you will find more information about the Euroheat & Power Congress, to be held from Juni 9-11 2026 in Krakow: Euroheat & Power Congress – The Heat Transition in Action
