Ignite The Spark

𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝟮𝟰 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 - 10 hours, 4 sites, and 1 full bus traveling on the rainiest day in the last 55 years. None of this stopped us from having an insightful and engaging session, truly one of the program’s highlights. The day began at one of EV-Edge’s charging stations, where we had a fascinating conversation with Dima Yudashkin דימה יודשקין, COO and a dedicated volunteer at Ignite The Spark. We then continued with a comprehensive visit to BAZAN Group Oil Refineries Ltd, hosted by the ESIL - Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab team: CEO Amir Horowitz, VP of Business Development Reut Barkan, and Head of Partnerships Roni Elhalal Givon. The visit included a tour of Bazan's fuel and hydrogen labs, an inspiring conversation with Tomer Shahaf, Co-Founder and CEO of BaTTeRi, and an exclusive inside look at Bazan’s hydrogen production facility. After a short lunch break, we headed to CarbonBlue, where Tal Katz, Director of Sales (and former EPOT participant!) and Dan Erez, Process Engineer provided an overview and technical explanation of their groundbreaking technology. Our final stop was at StoreDot, where we received a warm welcome from Doron Myersdorf, Co-founder and CEO. He engaged in an open and insightful conversation with our pioneers, sharing lessons learned and key insights, and concluded with a private tour of their remarkable lab facilities. 𝗧𝗟𝗩 → 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 → 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗳𝗮 → 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 → 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗹𝗶𝘆𝗮 → 𝗧𝗟𝗩 What a day! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this tour a massive success. On our way to the final session next week - exciting things ahead! IEC - Israel Electric Corporation חברת החשמל לישראל בע"מ ESIL - Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab Drive TLV Next Gear Ventures NetZero Tech Ventures Herzog EIT Hub Israel E.ON Israel Ltd. Startup Nation Central Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Roni Elhalal Givon Netta Katz Aran Segal Liya Tsipenyuk Kadan Shinyuk Ohad Schindler

During this challenging year, our thoughts and prayers are with those affected, and we hold hope for the safe return of the hostages🎗️. We remain committed to supporting our communities and standing together in solidarity. As we approach the New Year, we also take a moment to reflect on the milestones and meaningful work we accomplished together in 2024: ▶️ Launched 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 to advance a sustainable energy future: Women in Energy corporate governance program, CEO Academy, EPOT, ΔE Generation, EI2C, SPARK Tank and Energy Tech Week. ▶️Organized over 𝟱𝟬 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to foster collaboration and strengthen our community. ▶️ Collaborated on 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in Texas and Paris, bridging local insights with global opportunities. ▶️ Introduced 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, the Energy Tech Map and the Muni Energy Navigator, providing critical insights into the evolving energy landscape. ▶️Built over 𝟭𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, highlighting collaboration as the cornerstone of success and advancing our shared vision for the future of energy. Moreover, we led and contributed to three unique efforts to support Israel during the difficult times of the war and the events of October 7.  One of these initiatives is still in progress - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, working tirelessly to make an impact. We remain deeply dedicated to creating meaningful solutions for a sustainable energy future, with significant updates to share very soon. A heartfelt thanks to our incredible partners, including Startup Nation Central, Tadiran Group, E.ON Israel Ltd., Workiz, the Israel Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure - משרד האנרגיה והתשתיות of Energy, and the unwavering support of IEC - Israel Electric Corporation חברת החשמל לישראל בע"מ in WIE, for their invaluable contributions to this journey! Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Cody Vallez Norton Roni Elhalal Givon Ohad Schindler Liya Tsipenyuk Aran Segal Kadan Shinyuk Netta Katz

𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝟮𝟰, 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲! This session invited our pioneers to dive into the challenges of scaling energy startups, uncovering how regulation can act as both a barrier and an enabler, while exploring diverse strategies for achieving impactful growth across multiple perspectives. We kicked off the day with a fascinating tour at Addionics, led by COO Eitan Hochster, who provided an in-depth look into their cutting-edge battery technology. From there, we continued to Herzog, where we received an outstanding welcome (thank you Gal Alcorat!!) and an insightful session on regulation from Mark Phillips and Einat Steiner. Their expertise sparked engaging discussions among our pioneers. One of the day’s highlights was an engaging panel discussion on CVCs and multinational utilities, featuring: Doron Ariel Shpasser, from E.ON Israel Ltd. Rinat Yogev, from GM Ventures Amit Peri, from SE Ventures Roee Furman, from Doral Energy-Tech Ventures Next, we shifted gears with a focused AI workshop led by Talya Vaish from DatA-IL Innovation community that introduced participants to innovative AI tools and approaches. To wrap things up, Eshel Lipman delivered a pinpoint session on Carbon Math, equipping our pioneers with essential knowledge for tackling carbon-related challenges. We’re looking forward to the final session, where our program pioneers will pitch their ideas and share the innovative solutions they’ve been developing. IEC - Israel Electric Corporation חברת החשמל לישראל בע"מ ESIL - Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab Drive TLV Next Gear Ventures NetZero Tech Ventures Herzog EIT Hub Israel E.ON Israel Ltd. Startup Nation Central Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Roni Elhalal Givon Netta Katz Aran Segal Liya Tsipenyuk Kadan Shinyuk Ohad Schindler

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱! On Tuesday we hosted a webinar exploring 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀, the world’s largest open innovation program. Christof Kortz and Samuel Gerlach from E.ON Group Innovation, along with former participants Nadav Mantel and Eitan Elkin, shared their experiences, offering tips, insights, and actionable advice for future applicants. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: •⁠ ⁠Any company applying should be ready to start a pilot after the program and have the resources to support it. •⁠ ⁠The best companies have a clear USP, a polished pitch deck, and a compelling pitch. •⁠ ⁠Free Electrons is FUN - lots of opportunities to connect with utilities and innovative startups. •⁠ ⁠𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬! 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g_ZfeR4z Free Electrons Program E.ON Israel Ltd. E.ON Samuel Gerlach Christof Kortz Sebastian Schäfer Doron Ariel Shpasser Stefan Padberg Eran Inbar Eitan Elkin Nadav Mantel Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Netta Katz

🌍Carbon Tax & Green Innovation: A Two-Part Series for Women in Energy Join Women in Energy for an exclusive exploration of Israel's innovative carbon taxation framework and its transformative impact on business and innovation! The first session delved into the new carbon taxation and its implications. In the second part of the series, we’ll focus on Carbon Technologies and uncover how they address the challenges the tax poses. Experience how pioneering Carbon Tech start-ups turn obstacles into opportunities and discover cutting-edge financial and technological solutions driving the sustainable economy of the future. Why Attend? 📖 Enhance your understanding of the carbon economy. 👑 Connect with women leading the charge in carbon innovation. 🧪 Gain exclusive access to real Carbon Tech labs, where groundbreaking innovations happen. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your network, and witness the future of carbon innovation firsthand! 📅8.1.25 ⏰ 17:00 📍Colab Square , Hatohan 17 Caesarea Spots are limited. Secure yours here: https://lnkd.in/dXkQvT_u Roni Elhalal Givon Gali Sheskin Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Cody Vallez Norton Sagit Lampert Israel-America Chamber of Commerce Merav Tabib FISCHER (FBC & Co.); Formerly Fischer Behar Chen Well Orion & Co Alina Amel Shada Ak Carbonade Noga Fridman Bishop CarbonBlue Naama Yamin Gluz RepAir Carbon Capture Salit Tzaban

🌍⚡ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 Δ𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 ⚡🌍 This week, the students explored the fascinating world of the electricity grid, hosted with exceptional hospitality by Tel Aviv University Engineering Alumni. 💡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: 𝐃𝐫. Yuval Beck kicked things off with an enlightening session on the complexity of the energy grid, touching on optimization challenges and the distinctions between centralized and open-grid systems. Yarden Ytzhaki - ירדן יצחקי and Yael Edri from Doral shared their groundbreaking work in the municipal sector, microgrids, and advancing renewable energy implementation in Israeli cities. Gil Shua, representing TAU Engineering Alumni and SGE Consults, brought valuable insights into the role of impact innovation in advancing energy solutions. Danielle Biton wrapped up the day with an inspiring story of innovation at E.D.I Energy, highlighting the opportunities and challenges in connecting solar stations to the grid, navigating regulations, and working with diverse stakeholders. ✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 to all our speakers sharing your expertise! 🚀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒! Ohad Schindler Michal Altschuler Doron Ketchker #renewableEnergy #entreprenuership 📢 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲? Don’t miss the chance to join Ignite Academia and be part of the change. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/d4WEsqGr

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀- 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁 Join our Exclusive Webinar 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀? -Over 220 pilot projects and $67M+ in commercial deployments in just 8 years. -Partner with international utilities to tackle critical energy challenges. -Scale Your Solutions: Test, refine, and grow through impactful pilot opportunities. -Gain visibility and connections in the global energy ecosystem. 📅𝟭𝟳.𝟭𝟮 | 𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬 📩 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/dfZs_aie Free Electrons Program E.ON Israel Ltd. E.ON Samuel Gerlach Christof Kortz Sebastian Schäfer Doron Ariel Shpasser Stefan Padberg Eran Inbar Eitan Elkin Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Netta Katz Liya Tsipenyuk

Has anyone in the ecosystem not heard about 👑 WOMEM 👑 yet? WOMEM is a CEO Academy for Mobility, Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing that aims to build and grow the next generation of founders and women CEOs. As the IGNITErs of Women In Energy, we are thrilled to take part in building the program and accompanying it. If you are: ⚡ VP who feels ready to step up and found a company ⚡entrepreneurs starting an (ad)venture (before funding) You should apply for the first cohort: https://lnkd.in/dTYvgRum If you need more details about the program and its opportunities- join to the launch event: 📅 15.12.24 ⏰ 17:00 📍Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv Register here: https://lu.ma/w3xpuem2 Looking forward to seeing the next generation of women leaders! Roni Elhalal Givon Gali Sheskin Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Cody Vallez Norton Netta Katz Orlie Sol (Dahan) Gruper Hadar Weinberger Tal Geffen Sarit Voskoboynik Women in Mobility - WIM

𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 Join us to explore global energy tech accelerators and their transformative potential for startups. 💫 Gain insights into how Free Electrons, the world’s largest energy innovation program, empowers startups to scale and drive innovation. 💫 Discover opportunities to access global markets, form strategic partnerships, and achieve impactful growth. 💫 Learn practical strategies to navigate accelerator programs, refine your approach, and maximize results. 📅 𝟭𝟳.𝟭𝟮.𝟮𝟰, 𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬 🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/dATdiaHB Free Electrons Program E.ON Israel Ltd. E.ON Samuel Gerlach Christof Kortz Sebastian Schäfer Doron Ariel Shpasser Stefan Padberg Eran Inbar Eitan Elkin Shon Dana Eshel Lipman Netta Katz Liya Tsipenyuk

At the last climate conference in Baku, the cooperation agreement between Israel and Germany was renewed. What is the Landscape of the German Energy Industry and its stakeholders? How does Germany promote energy transition? Join us this morning for a webinar with leading women to discuss the opportunities for the Israeli ecosystem! ⚡ Beatrice Schulz, Dept. Head Technologies and Markets, Senior Expert Residential and Buildings at BVES Energy Storage Systems Association ⚡ Ronit Eshel, Senior Director, Head of Climate Tech and Innovation in Mature Companies at the Israel Innovation Authority ⚡ Pia Dorfinger, Director, Start-Up Ecosystem at German Energy Agency (dena) ⚡ Sibyl Scharrer, Project Officer International Cooperation Hydrogen at Renewable Energy Hamburg ⚡ Eva Unger, HySPRINT Innovation Lab at HZB at Helmholtz Center Berlin There are few spots left. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dPNW_pbW German-Israeli Chamber of Industry & Commerce - AHK Israel Schulamith Wolffs Mariuma Roni Elhalal Givon Yael Barash Harman