iMTED was selected as one of the top nine finalists of the Innovationswettbewerb München 2026.

From a large pool of applications, our team was shortlisted to present our solution in front of the jury and compete for a co-creation opportunity. During the final event at Munich Urban Colab, we had the chance to explain our approach, answer questions, and show how iMTED can support more intelligent and efficient sustainability management.

We are grateful to have reached the final round and to have presented our solution to the esteemed jury board alongside other high-quality teams.

A special thank you to the organizers and everyone involved in creating this opportunity for innovative solutions for Munich.

Presenting our AI-based energy management solution and connecting with stakeholders from across Europe.

In June, iMTED participated in The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich with the support of Smart Green.

The exhibition gave us the opportunity to present our AI-based energy management solution on the Start-up Stage and explain how iMTED helps organizations make better use of their existing energy data.

The event also gave us a chance to validate our approach directly with people working in the energy sector. We met energy companies, technology providers, consultants, municipalities and other relevant stakeholders from across Europe who are focused on making energy management more efficient, intelligent and accessible.

These conversations helped us better understand current market needs and identify possible opportunities for collaboration, technology integration and future pilot projects.

A special thank you to the Smart Green team for making our participation possible and for helping us connect with the wider European energy ecosystem.

iMTED is developing an AI Energy Assistant for more efficient energy management using existing building and energy data.

iMTED participated in VivaTech 2026 in Paris, one of Europe's largest technology and startup events, bringing together more than 200,000 participants from 165 countries.

As part of the German Pavilion, we had the opportunity to showcase our AI Energy Assistant and represent Germany during its year as VivaTech's official Country of the Year 2026.

We also presented our vision at the official German booth and discussed how intelligent energy management can help buildings reduce energy losses, respond to changing efficiency requirements, and move toward carbon-neutral operations.

The event gave us the chance to meet investors, technology companies, ecosystem partners, and other stakeholders from across Europe and beyond. These discussions helped us validate the relevance of our solution and explore new opportunities for collaboration and future growth.

We are grateful to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy for giving iMTED the opportunity to participate and present our work on an international stage. We were also proud to represent Stuttgart alongside other promising deep-tech and impact startups.

Our mission remains clear: enabling carbon-neutral buildings through intelligence while keeping European data sovereignty, sustainability, and practical impact at the center of our work.

From April 22–24, iMTED was represented at Hannover Messe 2026 by Chief Product Officer Sanjir Ali, with a focused mission: validate key assumptions, build strategic partnerships, and understand the evolving direction of the energy market. The event provided a dynamic platform for engaging with both startups and large enterprises, reinforcing the importance of combining agility with scale to drive impactful innovation. Conversations around sustainability and cost efficiency highlighted a critical insight—successful solutions must deliver both at scale to create real value.

Through this initiative, iMTED will accelerate the development of advanced AI-powered energy intelligence solutions powered by High-Performance Computing (HPC). Our focus is on enabling early detection and diagnosis of energy anomalies, allowing organizations to address issues proactively before they escalate into costly problems. By leveraging data-driven insights, we aim to optimize energy consumption, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

During the second day, iMTED took part in a pitch session hosted by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, presenting its software-driven approach to energy optimization. By minimizing reliance on heavy hardware, iMTED demonstrated a scalable and cost-effective pathway for intelligent energy management. This presentation sparked meaningful follow-up discussions with potential partners and key stakeholders, opening doors for future collaboration.

The final day, held at the Startup Germany Booth, centered on market insights and industry challenges. A consistent gap emerged across discussions: while many organizations possess large volumes of energy data, few have the tools to translate that data into actionable, cost-efficient decisions. Hannover Messe 2026 ultimately reinforced strong market demand for intelligent energy solutions—while also underscoring that the real differentiator moving forward will be execution through accessible, practical, and easily integrated technologies.

We are proud to announce that iMTED, in collaboration with our esteemed consortium partner Research Center Jülich, has been selected for funding under the Second FFplus Open Call for Business Experiments. This highly competitive program received over 300 applications from across Europe, making this recognition a significant milestone in our journey.

Through this initiative, iMTED will accelerate the development of advanced AI-powered energy intelligence solutions powered by High-Performance Computing (HPC). Our focus is on enabling early detection and diagnosis of energy anomalies, allowing organizations to address issues proactively before they escalate into costly problems. By leveraging data-driven insights, we aim to optimize energy consumption, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

This funding is more than just a milestone; it is a catalyst. We are moving rapidly from experimental models to real-world deployment, ensuring that the benefits of AI-powered energy intelligence reach the factory floor and the power grid.

Stay tuned as we share updates on our progress and demonstrate how we are turning high-performance data into high-performance energy savings.

What began as an idea at a hackathon has evolved into a rapidly advancing AI-driven solution for energy efficiency. From early uncertainty and a simple prototype, the journey reflects the reality of building from zero—continuous iteration, learning, and growth.

The journey started at the Institut für Entrepreneurship und Innovationsforschung (ENI) within ARENA2036 at the University of Stuttgart, where an initial idea took shape alongside a basic prototype and significant uncertainty. At that stage, the concept was still unrefined, and the path forward was unclear. Today, however, the product has undergone substantial transformation. It has matured into a more sophisticated and scalable solution, continuously evolving at a rapid pace—demonstrating the dynamic nature of building innovation from the ground up.

In its early phase, the initiative did not benefit from an established network or a fully defined roadmap. Progress was driven through active engagement with a broad ecosystem of innovation centers, research institutes, and startup accelerators. Through a combination of structured programs, networking sessions, informal interactions, and exposure opportunities, each connection contributed incrementally to the development of the idea. These experiences played a critical role in refining both the technology and the strategic direction.

A significant milestone was achieved in January 2026 with the awarding of the EXIST “From Science to Business” grant. This support marks an important validation of the project’s potential and provides the necessary momentum to further accelerate its development.

With dedicated support and a clear mission, the project is now focused on scaling its technology and advancing the future of intelligent, data-driven energy management.