Deadline: 28 March 2025
Colmeia is an innovation program designed to foster scalable, impactful solutions that address the sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow.
Powered by Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos, Fundação Galp and Galp, in partnership with Beta-i, Colmeia connects global innovators with local opportunities to drive real change.
Challenges
- Colmeia is looking for solutions that address key local challenges:
- Sustainable & Connected Mobility
- Urban consolidation centers & smart routing to optimize deliveries and reduce congestion.
- Data-sharing platforms for optimizing energy, transport, and logistics networks.
- Affordable clean mobility solutions (e.g.: shared transit, micro-mobility).
- Renewable-Powered Ports & Logistics: Clean energy solutions for more sustainable port operations.
- Smart & Resilient Energy
- Energy efficiency & renewable solutions for low-income homes.
- Platforms enabling residents to exchange surplus solar energy.
- Smart systems that monitor & optimize energy use in municipal buildings.
- Protecting local energy infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Community Energy Grids – Local renewable networks for shared and reliable power.
- Sustainable & Connected Mobility
Why Join Colmeia?
- Real-World Impact
- Access to Key Networks
- Strategic Visibility
- Tailored Development
- Expert Mentorship
- Monetary Prize
Funding Information
- The top 3 pilots will receive monetary prizes to help scale their solutions!
- 50K€ for the first place
- 30K€ for the second place
- 20K€ for the third place.
Eligibility Criteria
- Colmeia is open to global startups and SMEs with innovative, scalable solutions.
For more information, visit Colmeia.
