StarWatts: Accelerating the Energy Transition Together
On the 9th of October 2025 investors, corporates and start- & scale-ups will come together at Maison de la Poste in Brussels to shape the future of the energy sector. StarWatts gives you the opportunity to discover innovative solutions and make meaningful connections. This will be the place-to-be for innovation within the energy sector.
StarWatts is a one-day event that offers start-ups a platform to pitch their solutions to a select group of corporates and venture capitalists. A selection of corporates will present specific challenges linked to the energy transition, and start-ups & scale-ups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas, address these challenges or showcase other promising innovations.
StarWatt's primary objectives are to support the innovation trajectories of corporates, enhance the international recognition of Flemish innovation players, attract international innovation to benefit Belgian corporates (and viceversa), and connect start-ups with venture capitalists.
The event is a collaboration between Flux50, Blue Cluster, Cluster TWEED and EIT InnoEnergy.
This event will be held in English
Discover our Challenges!
Leading players in the energy sector have now launched their Energy Challenges. These Challenges are designed to tackle concrete problems in the energy sector and present your innovations to a specialist audience.
Seize this unique opportunity to put your idea on the map, build partnerships and make a real impact in the energy transition. Whether you are a start-up with a fresh vision or a scale-up with a proven solution: this is the stage to show yourself.
For a full overview of all Challenges and more detailed information, visit the StarWatts challenge page.
DEME- Advancing Autonomous Operations at Sea
- Decarbonizing Marine Operations in Remote and Harsh Environments
Fluvius
- Detecting and Mapping Shallow Gas Pipelines
- Mobile Grid Solutions to Reduce Service Disruption
- On-site visualization of exact location of cables and pipelines
John Cockerill
KBC
- Bidirectional Charging Orchestration
- Smart Parking and Charging Management for Employees and Visitors
Ocean Winds
- Autonomous Coating Inspection & Repair in Offshore Foundations Splash Zones
- Monitoring Fish Presence Around Floating Wind Platforms
ORES / RESA
- Enhancing ESG with Emissions & Biodiversity Monitoring
- Phase Balancing based on Smart Data
- Plug-In Asset for Grid Congestion Management
Port of Anterwerp-Bruges
For a full overview of all Challenges and more detailed information, visit the StarWatts challenge page
Want to join as a Challenger next year? Contact the StarWatts team.
Join StarWatts
Become a Pitcher
Are you a start-up or scale-up with a solution to one of our challenges? Would you like to pitch this solution on the big StarWatts stage? Then apply now to become a StarWatts pitcher!
Become a Sponsor
Support this impactful event and showcase your brand as a leader in innovation. Check out our three sponsorship packages or contact us for a customized package.
More information
Follow all StarWatts updates closely via the website: starwatts.energy