The D2XCEL project has been selected by the European Commission to launch a pan-European collaborative scaling program, bringing together a top-tier industry network of over 300 investors, public and private stakeholders, and innovation centers, whose objective is to support 100 technology and digital start-ups, previously selected in a scouting process.
Through personalized mentoring, focus sessions and a combination of virtual and face-to-face events, the start-ups will access a dynamic network that will facilitate their growth and expand their impact across Europe, driving technology adoption in port and logistics ecosystems, among other economic sectors.
With a planned duration of 3 years, D2Xcel will bring together 15 partners from countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Belgium. Among the strategic partners of the project, in addition to the Algeciras Bay Port Authority, are innovation hubs such as TheDock and The Beacon; organizations from the logistics and port industry, such as MSC, Yilport Holding, Port of Haropa, TIC4.0 and Smart Freight Center; and high-impact organizations, such as Shell Ventures, Procter & Gamble and Marinnovators. In total, the project is led by 14 partners, including TechTour, Miles Ahead, Maritime Street, ZAZ Ventures and BRYCK.
D2Xcel is designed to address key challenges in various industries through specialized working groups that foster digitization, sustainability and the use of advanced technologies in strategic areas. The first call has launched five working groups focused on Logistics, Sustainable Freight Transportation, Large Scale Stationary Energy Storage, Sustainable and Circular Construction, and Digital Services for Smart Cities.
In particular, APBA participates in the Logistics and Sustainable Freight Transport groups. In the field of Logistics, the objective is to optimize the global supply chain through digital technologies, covering transportation, warehouse management and last mile delivery through solutions that increase efficiency and competitiveness. On the other hand, in the Sustainable Freight Transport cluster, high-tech digital innovations will be promoted to facilitate the transition to sustainable freight transport, including solutions for hydrogen transport, storage and refueling, heavy cargo infrastructure, sustainable ports and airports, renewable energy supply in ports and port vehicles, as well as multimodal optimization to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The consortium will also lead the development of an interconnected network of 60 expert investors, 60 potential customers and stakeholders, 40 partners and 40 independent mentors. This outstanding, active and balanced group of stakeholders will work collectively throughout the program to open up business opportunities for companies, share complementary competencies, global knowledge and recognized expertise, while maintaining strong connections within and outside the network.
As part of the project, at least 25 pilot projects will be promoted in the different key economic areas, with the aim of attracting 8 million euros in private investment and generating opportunities for growth and efficiency in an ecosystem that contributes significantly to the European economy.
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