ERIA (Grupo Estabanell), the corporate venturing arm of the energy and telecommunications group Estabanell, has opened applications for the third edition of its startup acceleration program. The open call, targeting pre-seed and seed-stage startups, will remain open until April 13, 2026, seeking companies developing innovative solutions to address challenges in energy generation, distribution, and commercialization.
This third edition of the ERIA acceleration program aims to identify innovative projects with tangible business impact, aligned with customer needs and trends in the energy sector. The collaboration model between startups and Estabanell enables real-world testing of technologies, evaluating their potential and exploring ways to integrate solutions into the group. This continuous innovation approach transforms disruptive projects into practical applications within the energy sector.
Third edition: four innovation challenges for startups
This edition presents four challenges aligned with key sector trends:
Acceleration with mentorship, resources, and industry connection
The program lasts approximately six months, with the four selected startups receiving comprehensive support in an equity-free model. Key benefits include:
At the end of the program, ERIA and Estabanell may offer participating startups the opportunity to execute proofs of concept (PoCs) using the group’s infrastructure and resources.
The startup showing the best progress during the program will receive a €10,000 prize, based on KPIs tracked throughout the acceleration process.
Selection process and key dates
This third edition reinforces Estabanell’s commitment to connecting with startups and bringing innovation closer to the business, enabling solutions to be tested in real environments and turned into tangible business impact. ERIA also runs a venture client program for PoC execution and an intrapreneurship program to promote internal talent in developing new energy and home services.
About ERIA
ERIA is the corporate venturing vehicle of the Estabanell Group, designed to position it as a future-oriented energy and telecommunications group and provide a fast response to market opportunities through collaboration with startups and entrepreneurs.
About Estabanell
Estabanell is an energy group with over 125 years of experience, operating in renewable generation, electricity distribution, energy commercialization, and efficiency services. The group also has activities in telecommunications and digital solutions for homes and businesses
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