BRYCK ENERGY CLUSTER

From Essen, Europe’s energy capital, we drive innovations that redefine how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed.

Initiated by E.ON and RWE

Powering the most defining transformation of our time

The energy sector stands at the center of the most defining transformation of our time. The global energy transition creates unprecedented momentum for innovation. Reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions are no longer a distant ideal. They are essential for a resilient, climate-neutral economy.

Driving the energy transition from Europe’s energy capital

We believe, that startups contribute strongly to bridge the innovation gap in the energy transition. Within the BRYCK Energy Cluster, we unite startups, researchers, investors and leading industry partners to build the solutions that will power a sustainable tomorrow. From Essen, Europe’s energy capital, we accelerate the ideas that will transform how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed.

One of Europe’s leading players in energy grids and infrastructure, energy sales, and advanced customer solutions for decarbonization

Global power producer focused on renewable energies, active in almost 30 countries worldwide

Our cluster initiator

Joining our network means becoming part of a powerful ecosystem. Through our strategic partnerships with E.ON and RWE, we connect pioneering ideas with industry-leading expertise. E.ON provides startups with in-depth expertise across the energy value chain and a unique opportunity to work together and scale innovative solutions that shape a climate friendly, affordable, digital, and decentral energy world. RWE contributes deep expertise in renewable and flexible power generation, supporting start-ups in understanding and scaling within the evolving sustainable energy landscape.

Read more about our partnership with E.ON Read more about our partnership with RWE

Within our Accelerator programmes, we closely collaborate with international partners like Connectr, strengthening cross-border innovation exchange and providing access to advanced testing facilities. Together with our partners we open doors to pilot projects, go-to-market support, first customers, and strategic collaborations — creating real opportunities for growth and impact.

More about the BRYCK Accelerator

Meet us at

e-world:

10.-12. Februar 2026, Essen, Germany

energy Tech Summit:

15.-16. April 2026, Bilbao, Spain

Arnhem Electricity Week:

18.-22. May 2026, Arnhem, Netherlands

Smarter e Europe:

23.-25. Juni 2026, Munich, Germany

Contact

Julian Wessing

Cluster Lead Energy | Startup Programmes

Julian Wessing

Tobias Grün

Member of the Executive Board

Tobias Grün

Salvatore Cavallaro

Startup Programmes

Salvatore Cavallaro

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