Ecoplanet Triumphs with HERMES Startup Award

Vancouver, BC – written Monday, March 31, 2025 – This year, a young Munich-based company has clinched the coveted HERMES Startup Award. ecoplanet impressed the independent jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, with its intelligent energy management solution. The award was presented by Cem Özdemir, Germany’s Federal Minister of Education and Research, during the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on March 30, 2025.

The award-winning product, the ecoplanet Cockpit, is an AI-powered platform designed to help businesses analyze their energy consumption in real time, optimize the use of dynamic pricing, and maximize the integration of renewable energy sources. The platform enables companies to reduce energy costs by up to 20 percent while significantly cutting their CO₂ emissions. Additionally, this comprehensive solution automates energy monitoring, procurement processes, and grid fee optimization, offering businesses greater transparency, improved planning capabilities, and a clear competitive edge.

Jury Chairman and President of the Fraunhofer Society, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, stated: “Intelligent energy monitoring is a crucial component of our energy transition. When companies succeed in optimizing their consumption, they can save substantial amounts of energy, significantly reducing both CO₂ emissions and operational costs. ecoplanet is a startup company that supports businesses in this endeavor with its remarkable AI-based platform: within just three years, it has demonstrated measurable cost savings for its customers. ecoplanet focuses particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On behalf of the entire jury, I sincerely congratulate them on their well-deserved award.”

Presented annually by Deutsche Messe, the HERMES Startup Award honors companies founded within the past five years offering a product or solution that demonstrates an exceptional degree of technological innovation. The award is traditionally presented during the opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE.

HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade fair for industry. 4000 exhibiting companies from the engineering, electrical and digital industries, as well as the energy sector, come together under the main theme of “Industrial Transformation” to present solutions for production and energy supply, today and tomorrow. The main exhibiting areas for 2025 will be Smart Manufacturing, Digital Ecosystems, Energy for Industry, Compressed Air & Vacuum Technology, Engineered Parts & Solutions, Future Hub, and International Trade & Investment. A conference program with around 1,600 speakers complements the program. This trade fair will be held next in Hanover from March 31 to April 4, 2025. The partner country is Canada.

In recent years, HANNOVER MESSE has evolved beyond merely being a showcase for industrial innovations; it has also become a global platform for sustainable development and digital transformation in industry. Notably, the fair has incorporated immersive technologies, allowing visitors to experience innovations through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). This creates a dynamic, interactive environment where manufacturers and thought leaders can engage with cutting-edge technology in real-time, demonstrating how such innovations can be integrated into their operations.

Moreover, HANNOVER MESSE is not just about showcasing new products; it also emphasizes networking and collaboration among attendees. The event features various networking events, forums, and matchmaking services designed to facilitate connections between startups, established companies, and investors. This focus on collaboration fosters partnerships that drive technological advancements and create new business opportunities, ensuring that the industrial landscape continues to evolve in a rapidly changing global economy.

The leading role of HANNOVER MESSE in promoting international cooperation is also significant, as it welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world, creating a melting pot of ideas and innovations. As countries work toward shared sustainability goals, the fair acts as a catalyst for discussions on how industries can adopt more environmentally friendly practices, further reflecting the growing importance of sustainability in the manufacturing sector.

Overall, the HANNOVER MESSE is not just setting the stage for companies like ecoplanet but also shaping the future of industry by promoting a vision of a technologically advanced, sustainable, and interconnected world.