The MVP stage winner EaVy Charging is led by ESMT alumnus Paulo Cruz together with Luís Tato and João Cruz. The startup provides advanced DC fast charging hubs for electric vehicles in urban environments. The system optimizes charging sequences for up to 10 parking spaces, ensuring high utilization rates and seamless user experience without on-site waiting times.

Founded by ESMT Berlin students Caroline Baltrusch and Hendrik Stotz, early-stage project Reduco aims to provide a comprehensive energy efficiency service for institutional property owners and managers. Their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform integrates cost-effective measures to reduce CO2 emissions in residential buildings, increase property value and reduce utility costs for tenants.

INNOVA Europe includes teams from top business schools across the continent: Aalto (Helsinki), EDHEC (Paris), ESMT (Berlin), IE (Madrid), Imperial (London), Kozminski (Warsaw), KSE (Kyiv), Polimi (Milan), and UCD (Dublin). In Paris, the national MVP winners will compete for €20,000 and a year's incubation, while the early-stage winner will receive €5,000.

More detailed information about INNOVA Europe may be found here.

About INNOVA
INNOVA Europe is the leading European academic competition for sustainable innovation. It was founded by three of Europe's leading business schools: ESMT Berlin, Polimi Graduate School of Management (Milan), and EDHEC Business School (Paris). This competition aims to provide a platform for ambitious students and alumni from top European business schools to showcase their entrepreneurial talents. The focus is on early-stage and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage ideas that have the potential to drive significant social and environmental impact. By fostering innovative solutions, Innova Europe supports the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition is made possible by the support of BNP Paribas and its transformation hub BivwAk!.