Deadline: 5-June-2026
The Baker Hughes Energy Ideas Generation Program is pleased to announce its applications to support start-ups, SMEs and research projects focused on energy-related technologies.
The program targets a wide range of innovations including emissions reduction, carbon capture and storage, clean and hydrogen energy solutions, industrial efficiency and decarbonization, advanced power systems, robotics and automation, AI driven industrial applications, asset management, turbomachinery, advanced materials, simulation tools, additive manufacturing, energy related chemical processes, and inspection and sensor technologies within the industrial and climate technology sectors.
The program supports startups through two distinct tracks depending on their stage of development. The first track is designed for technologies that require validation in relevant environments and offers technical assessment, detailed validation processes, and expert guidance to refine core technological aspects and establish feasibility in industrial contexts. The second track targets mature technologies that are ready for demonstration and commercial deployment and emphasizes proof of concept implementation, industrial integration pathways, scaling strategies, and market entry within Baker Hughes’ ecosystem.
Selected participants benefit from a comprehensive support system that includes technical expertise, business mentorship, specialized workshops, and collaboration with Baker Hughes subject matter experts to develop actionable project implementations. The program runs for sixteen weeks and selects up to five startups each year while also offering dedicated events to showcase technologies and multiple workshops to unlock collaborative development opportunities.
Eligible startups may receive funding of up to €35,000 as an equity free grant to support critical development phases along with reimbursement of travel expenses. In addition to financial support, they receive weekly one to one mentoring sessions, extended engagement with technical experts, business mentoring including sales marketing and UX UI guidance, and ongoing support from Nana Bianca’s investment team to help them progress toward their first funding round. The program is primarily conducted through remote mentorship sessions with a limited number of in person events.
The initiative is primarily open to early stage startups that are under three years old and are typically at pre seed stage with a prototype or at an initial pilot phase operating in the energy sector and seeking to refine their value proposition. They may also consider startups at a more advanced stage if the technology demonstrates significant value.
For more information, visit Baker Hughes.
