Join us in Essen for a game-changing bootcamp designed exclusively for ambitious energy tech, water tech, and cleantech startups from Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). Prepare your company for DACH market expansion, get expert training, and pitch your innovation on Europe's leading energy trade fair stage: E-world energy & water 2026, taking place from February 10-12, 2026 at Messe Essen, Germany.
Intensive Workshops & Coaching (Feb 10):
Gain deep, actionable insights into DACH business culture, tax frameworks, support programs, energy regulations, and networking strategies tailored for energy tech startups. SpinLab.co mentors deliver hands-on sessions covering market entry, sales strategies, funding opportunities, and energy sector innovations. Prepare your pitch and business model for E-world exposure with personalized feedback from Europe's leading accelerator.
Startup Pitching & Matchmaking (Feb 11):
Pitch your solution on the dedicated startup stage to reach 33,000 professionals from 72 countries. Showcase your cleantech innovation followed by curated 1:1 matchmaking sessions with key conference guests: investors, utilities, corporates, and potential clients. You will participate in the E-world, where you can meet potential clients and investors.
Meet key contacts for your DACH expansion and build valuable new relationships throughout the day.
09:00 AM - Morning coffee
09:30 AM - Welcome & Opening
Presentation of the Bootcamp agenda. Introducing speakers and startups.
Tomasz Samul, Business Developer CEE SpinLab
10:00 AM - Powering your business journey: Welcome to the GreenTech Hub
Lisa Brauer, Managing Director Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland
11:00 AM - German Business Culture
Eric Weber, CEO & Founder SpinLab Group
12:00 - 12:50 PM - RWE's cooperation with energy startups
Dr. Holger Himmel, Chief Financial Officer RWE Supply & Trading
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Lunch and E-world preview
2:00 - 2:50 PM Doing business in Germany
Legal and Tax Aspects of Establishing a Company
Dr. Philipp Wüllrich, Partner Forvis Mazars
3:00 - 3:50 PM Scaling to Germany
Essen’s offer for EnergyTech / GreenTech Scaleups
Björn Angenendt, Project Lead Startup Support Greentech
Dr. Samiro Bojarra, Project Leader International Acquisition Greentech
Essen Business (EWG)
4:00 - 4:30 PM - NRW.Global Business
Introduction of the Startup Welcome Package
Kerstin Sukale, Project Manager NRW.Global Business - Trade & Investment Agency
4:30 - 5:20 PM - Structure of the German Energy Market
Daniel P. Breloer , Director, Energy, Resources & Industrials Deloitte
5:30 - 6:00 PM - Key Takeaways
Tomasz Samul, Business Developer CEE SpinLab
E-world energy & water is Europe's leading trade fair for the energy and water sector, held annually in Essen. It serves as the global hotspot for innovations in renewables, hydrogen, smart grids, and water technologies, attracting over 33,000 visitors and 980 exhibitors from 72 countries. Participating in E-world gives startups unparalleled visibility, access to cutting-edge energy transition knowledge, and direct connections with influential utilities, investors, and industry leaders.
SpinLab.co is one of Europe´s top innovation hubs (according to FT/Statista) based in Leipzig, specializing in energy tech, cleantech, and smart infrastructure startups. With a no-equity acceleration program, SpinLab offers personalized coaching, access to DACH corporate partners and VCs, and an 86% survival rate. SpinLab's mission is to empower international startups to scale successfully in the German market through its ecosystem hubs in Leipzig, Hanover, and Dresden.
Joining this bootcamp means tapping into the combined power of E-world's premier energy industry platform and SpinLab's intensive startup acceleration, providing the perfect springboard for CEE energy startups to enter and scale in the DACH markets. Don't miss this chance to learn, pitch on a guaranteed stage, and network with Europe's energy innovation leaders.
This program is designed specifically for early- and growth-stage energy tech, water tech, and cleantech startups developing scalable, technology-driven solutions. Ideal applicants are startups active in renewables, hydrogen technologies, smart grids, energy storage, water management, digital utilities, and energy transition innovations.
If your startup is ready to accelerate, connect with key energy industry players, and expand into one of Europe's most dynamic cleantech ecosystems, this bootcamp is the perfect opportunity.
We are offering an exclusive, highly curated bootcamp experience - limiting participation to no more than 20 startups. This ensures a focused and personalized program delivering maximum value, meaningful connections, and quality interactions.
Single participation track including guaranteed pitching: Every selected startup receives sponsored access to workshops, E-world entry tickets, dedicated 5-minute stage pitch, and 1:1 matchmaking sessions – fully covered by E-world, our partner.
We welcome up to two participants per startup to join this transformative experience, facilitating effective team learning and business expansion.
Pricing: 899 EUR per startup (workshops + full program access). Pitching, E-world tickets, and matchmaking sponsored by E-world.

Tomasz Samul, Business Developer SpinLab Group
Feel free to reach out with any questions about participation. I'm happy to arrange a brief online meeting to discuss details and address any concern.