Komm:Transform brings together clean tech startups and SMEs with local public utilities, welfare organizations, and businesses to jointly develop and scale tailored and versatile solutions for a sustainable energy supply.Clean tech startups and SMEs contribute innovation, flexibility, and technical expertise. Local partners provide infrastructure, market access, and networks – and actively seek technical solutions for clean and affordable heating, electricity, and mobility.

This project is ongoing and run by Endeva, Climate Tech Hub, and Join Transition and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). If you are a German clean tech startup or a German utility, you can reach out to participate. Connect with Christian Pirzer on LinkedIn.

00: Introduction1:22: The role of Utilities in the Energy Transition3:45: Building Trust & Communications9:26: What is Komm:Transform13:46: Startups participating20:44: Advice for startups in talking to Utilities24:00: Risk management & demystifying procurement25:32: Are German utilities becoming more innovative? 26:57: Next steps for the program and how startups and utilities can participate.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit klimaticgroup.substack.com