We connect global needs with
Israeli technology solutions.

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We are a partnership of three leading corporations in different industries and countries that have joined forces to develop ground-breaking, industry-transforming technologies for a greener and better future.

 

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Who We Are

We are the Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab (ESIL), here to accelerate deep-tech energy and climate-related startups.

ESIL is a dynamic ecosystem delivering economically viable technology solutions that support a socially just transition to a NetZero world.

We are a platform for establishing breakthrough sustainable innovation solutions. We connect industries looking for green technology solutions with Israeli sustainability tech entrepreneurs and startups developing innovative and disruptive solutions to environmental problems.

Our Founders

ESIL is a partnership of EDF power solutions, Bazan Group and Johnson Matthey, each an industry leader in its field.

Part of EDF group, based in France and a world leader in renewable energy
Bazan Group
Israel’s largest refining & petrochemicals complex
JM
(Non-equity Partner)
UK based global leader in sustainable technology

Our team

Photo - Pierre Kohn
Pierre Kohn Chief Engineer Pierre Kohn's LinkedIn Profile
Photo - Peter Hinde
Peter Hinde Alternative Activation Lead Peter Hinde's LinkedIn Profile
Photo - Reut Barkan
Reut Barkan VP Business Development Reut Barkan's LinkedIn Profile

Board of Directors

Photo - Shlomi Basson
Shlomi Basson Deputy CEO, VP HSE, Security, Environment Bazan Group Shlomi Basson's LinkedIn Profile
Photo - Ayalon Vaniche
Ayalon Vaniche CEO
EDF power solutions Israel
Ayalon Vaniche's LinkedIn Profile
Photo - Netta Benari
Netta Benari Head of BizDev & Innovation, Bazan Group Netta Benari's LinkedIn Profile
Photo - Shira Levy
Shira Levy VP Strategy
EDF power solutions Israel
Shira Levy 's LinkedIn Profile

Portfolio Companies

Our portfolio companies are set to change the way we treat our planet, and are aimed at a bright, sustainable future for all mankind

Our Partners

Why ESIL?

We are here to help you succeed

We provide funds, knowledge, technological capabilities, laboratories, equipment, mentorship, professional consulting, international connections, and more through ESIL’s founders and strategic partners. These resources include access to worldwide infrastructure locations and experts in various fields.

We are here to
Help you succeed

You will be part of unique, open innovation processes with the chance for a practical realization of circular economy concepts while making a real impact on people’s lives.

What portfolio companies receive

Funding
Funding
  • Equity investment
  • Potential follow on investments
  • Proof of concept funding and field implementation
Facilities & Pilots
Facilities & Pilots
  • Field trials, pilots
  • Use of innovative and advanced laboratories
  • Technological feasibility tests
  • Tests and experiments
Expertise
Expertise
  • Multi-disciplinary professional support
  • Technological and professional support and assistance
  • Design partner
  • Product guidance and development
  • Leading professional mentors
Business Development & Support
Business Development & Support
  • Business experience with top tier multinational companies
  • Collaborating with lab partners
  • Connecting business partners in global markets
  • Distribution channels to target markets
Bringing innovations to life is hard work, but we are here to support you Apply Now

Portfolio Companies - Fields of Activity

Hydrogen Storage and Transport
Industrial Air Leak Detection
Industrial and data center cooling systems
Power Packs for Unmanned Platforms
PV Field Robotics
Renewable Energy Production
Weather Prediction
Agrivoltaic Infrastructure and Robotics
Gas Process Analysis
Carbon Capture
Energy Storage
EV charging
Biodegradable Polymers
EV fleet optimization

The application process

Turn your vision into a pilot with ESIL
1
Apply Fill out the application form
2
Evaluation We review your investors deck checking out for a match to our investment criteria. If suitable, we’ll proceed to an in-depth analysis of your startup
3
Work Plan We define, together with you, a detailed work plan matching an approved budget
4
Join the Lab Following an approval from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), your startup will join the lab to execute the work plan

Contact us

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