JERA Ventures and Plug and Play Join Forces to Drive Clean Energy Innovation
In a significant move towards a sustainable future, JERA Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, has announced a strategic partnership with Plug and Play, a leading global innovation platform. This collaboration signifies a shared vision to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies and business models, ensuring universal access to clean energy, regardless of cost, location, or availability.
JERA Ventures aims to leverage Plug and Play’s vast network of startups and expertise in Silicon Valley to identify and partner with leading technology innovators. This partnership allows JERA Ventures to tap into a diverse pool of talent and ideas, fostering the development of solutions that can address critical challenges in the energy sector.
“At JERA Ventures, we envision a world where clean energy is a given, allowing people to channel their energy into what truly excites them,” stated Isao Okubo, Senior Partner of JERA Ventures. “By leveraging Plug and Play’s extensive startup network and JERA’s expansive value chain, we aim to bring unprecedented innovation to the energy sector.”
This partnership will focus on several key areas, including the hydrogen/ammonia supply chain, next-generation green power technologies, and green transformation services. Plug and Play’s expertise in driving innovation across over 20 industries, including energy, will be instrumental in accelerating the development and implementation of these solutions.
“Our partnership with JERA Ventures represents a significant step toward driving impactful innovation in the energy sector,” said Reza Khaj, Director of Energy at Plug and Play. “By leveraging our global network of startups and JERA’s expertise, we aim to accelerate the development of solutions that will transform the energy landscape toward a more sustainable and equitable future.”
This collaboration between JERA Ventures and Plug and Play holds significant potential for the global energy sector. By combining the power of corporate venturing with a global network of startups, this partnership promises to deliver impactful innovations that will contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. For those interested in learning more about this partnership and potential opportunities for collaboration, visit the Plug and Play website at https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/industries/energy.
