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Unlocking B2B Opportunities in the Energy Transition

Unlocking B2B Opportunities in the Energy Transition

Creathon
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Our challenge

The world is shifting to cleaner energy, and the mobility sector is leading the charge! But how do we make sustainability both profitable and efficient? That’s where YOU come in! Join the ECIU Creathon—a high-energy, 3-day innovation marathon where ECIU students will tackle real-world challenges with Prio, Portugal’s leader in biofuels and affordable energy transition. Students from all study programmes and backgrounds as welcome! Team up, get creative, meet inspiring entrepreneurs, and develop game-changing solutions that will redefine the mobility industry. Sign up now and let’s power the future together!

The Team

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António Neves
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Fabianne Ribeiro
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Joaquim Macedo
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F. Xavier Alvarez Calafell
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Study format
Blended
Application period
3 March – 31 March 2025
Study period
12 May – 21 May 2025
Credits
2 ECTS
Pace
100%
Hosting university
University of Aveiro
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Learning outcomes

Sustainable Energy Business Models

Participants will learn to develop and assess sustainable business models that support the energy transition in the mobility sector, balancing environmental impact with profitability and efficiency.

ESCO SKILLS

Market and Policy Analysis for Green Mobility

Students will analyze market trends, regulatory frameworks, and policy incentives that shape the adoption of sustainable energy solutions in the transportation and logistics industries.

ESCO SKILLS

Innovative Problem-Solving in Energy Transition

Participants will apply creative thinking and problem-solving techniques to develop scalable, technological, or service-based innovations that facilitate the mobility sector’s shift to cleaner energy.

ESCO SKILLS

Develop and apply B2B business models

Design and evaluate Business-to-Business (B2B) models to boost the energy transition sector

ESCO SKILLS

Prototyping and Pitching Sustainable Solutions

Participants will develop prototypes and compelling business pitches for sustainable energy solutions, effectively communicating their value to investors, companies, and policymakers.

ESCO SKILLS

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The global shift towards sustainable energy is reshaping industries, and the mobility sector is at the forefront of this transformation. Companies in transportation, logistics, and mobility services must find ways to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability and efficiency.

Prio, Portugal’s leader in affordable energy transition and the country’s largest producer of biofuels from residual raw materials, is committed to accelerating this change. Recognizing that each company has unique energy needs, Prio aims to develop tailored B2B business models that drive the adoption of sustainable energy solutions in the mobility sector.

This challenge invites students from all ECIU member Universities to explore innovative strategies that transform the energy transition into a business opportunity. Participants will analyze market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory frameworks to propose scalable, profitable solutions that help mobility companies transition to cleaner energy. Whether through new partnerships, service models, or technological innovations, this challenge is an opportunity to shape the future of mobility with Prio at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions.

The ECIU Creathon is a three-day event where students from the University of Aveiro and from all other ECIU universities will come together to learn, create, innovate and have fun! We are also preparing activities that will give you the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and start-up representatives. Check the programme and sign up! See you in Aveiro in May!

Hosting university

University of Aveiro

University of Aveiro

Associated Partner

Prio