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Funded by: INNEON, the meeting point of eco-innovative investors and entrepreneurs Aitor Garro ZABALA INNOVATION CONSULTING www.zabala.es

INNEON, the network of eco-innovation INNEON project investment Funded by the European Commission DG Environment ENV A.1 - Unit on Eco-innovation and the Circular Economy 10 partners From 6 countries Geographical & topical task share Duration January 2014 to June 2016 – and beyond

INNEON objectives Identify, support and coach eco-innovation entrepreneurs and SMEs to reach investor readiness Creation of a network of investors and financiers Matching entrepreneurs and investors via an IT platform and networking conferences

INNEON at a glance Investors Innovators Business Angels, Entrepreneurs or Venture Capital SMEs with eco- (VCs) and Corporate innovation product, Investors service or business model Connected online and Receive suitable, at live events pre-screened Receive investment customised coaching opportunities & access to investors

INNEON platform: www.inneon.eu

Benefits for Entrepreneurs

What does INNEON offer innovators – entrepreneurs or SMEs? Services at a glance

Steps for Entrepreneurs INNEON services are routed through www.inneon.eu in 3 phases: 1) Evaluation of applications (30 days) 2) Coaching : companies showing great potential will benefit from the support of a coaching team to make the company investor ready (Membership Area/INNEON documentation/Coaching support) 3) Presentation to investors via INNEON partners and live events + Access to INNEON Community in EuroQuity

What does INNEON offer innovators – entrepreneurs or SMEs? Self-help tools and networking Preparation to create value propositions Access to investors Boost marketing innovative products and services ecosystem

Maturity of the eco-innovative solutions

Maturity of the eco-innovative solutions

Opportunities for Investors

What does INNEON offer investors? Investment proposals of high quality Access to a specific market sector Potential exit opportunities Syndication opportunities with like-minded investors Added environmental value

3 types of investors Bussiness Angels Venture Capital Funds Corporate Investors

BIOBOXX: TURNING GREEN WASTE INTO GREEN ENERGY

The innovation • The current method of disposing commercial organic waste is expensive, impractical and unhygienic. BioBoxx is the biodegradable box for organic waste from companies and institutions. The BioBoxx is leakproof, fully biodegradable and available in two sizes (20 and 35 liters). Delivery with a special bio-nano coating is possible, which makes the box waterproof and fireproof.

1 2 3 € The Bioboxx ’ waste stream is The BioBoxx saves > 40% waste The BioBoxx is hygienic : can be financially transparent: because of the costs: by eliminating combustion and picked up without touching the fixed price per BioBoxx. In addition, cleaning costs and a significant decline content. Also no smelly containers and track and trace can be integrated for in waste transport costs bacteria formation because the direct insight into the logistics of BioBoxx is discarded after use waste 5 6 4 The BioBoxx is practical : water The Bioboxx is sustainable: less The BioBoxx saves space : it is resistant, stackable and easily transport leads to CO2 reduction. In delivered folded, so it occupies up to transportable to the disposal location addition, the solid-board BioBoxx is 20x less space over a waste container biodegradable and can be processed in a fermentation, composting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvBIyAjWrGg or biomass plant

A box full of opportunities: the need for an investor • The two entrepreneurs were able to fully develop and patent the box, execute a full-scale pilot and establish key contacts throughout the value chain within a little over a year. Many of these activities were financed by the two entrepreneurs themselves with additional support from a business angel. • As soon as the demand for the boxes became quite apparent and realistic, and more and more information requests were received from various international markets, Bioboxx decided to find an investor to jumpstart the full-scale production and market development. A new Director of Sales Europe, Rick Jacobs, was involved to gain momentum on the international market. • Playing an active role in the area of networking and PR, and gaining more and more recognition as a successful sustainable start-up, they were able to generate much attention in the region of Drenthe. • After a relatively fast and positive negotiation period, Bioboxx was able to close the deal with MKB Drenthe. Hans and Harry expect a very positive and supportive relationship with regional investment fund.

Smart BioSystems – Farm Scale AD Project Developer Standardised 100-200KWe Anaerobic Digestion installations for • 100% on-site waste management Innovative business model adapted from solar sector to deliver • value for the farmers, project financiers, and equity investors. Standardised turnkey combined heat and power (CHP) • installations – minimise technology risk and eliminates common barriers to deployment. Investing to build competitive advantage - developed own plant • control software. Partnership agreements with organisations with preferential • agricultural sector market access – 10 active projects. WWW.INNEON.EU 19

Smart BioSystems – Feedback on INNEON ‘Re engineered our strategy’ • ‘Helped us generate a simple and compelling story’ • ‘Able to test ideas and options in a safe environment’ • ‘Opened doors that otherwise might not have been opened’ • ‘Helped improve our engagement with potential partners and • investors’. Secured £3.6 m in risk finance for the construction of 3 plants with £20m of roll on finance for future pipeline agreed. WWW.INNEON.EU 20

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