The Enersol Energy Challenge 2025 culminated in a powerful finale at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), spotlighting twelve pioneering founders driving the region’s energy transformation. Organized by Dubai-based impact platform C3 – Companies Creating Change in collaboration with Enersol Energy Solutions, ADNOC Drilling, and Alpha Dhabi Holding, the event showcased cutting-edge solutions poised to shape a more sustainable energy ecosystem.
A Showcase of Regional Energy Innovation
The challenge brought together a cohort of innovators presenting solutions ranging from next-generation cooling systems to advanced data intelligence. Each of the twelve finalists took the stage to pitch their ventures to a distinguished panel of judges, including Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi, H.E. Tariq Bin Hendi, PhD, Youssef Salem, Sonia Weymuller, Khalil Massoud, and Dean Watson. The initiative underscores the UAE’s commitment to fostering a robust clean energy future by supporting high-impact startups with scalable technologies.
Geothermal Cooling Innovator Strataphy Takes Top Prize
Saudi-based startup Strataphy was awarded first place for its revolutionary “Cooling as a Service” (CAS) model. The company is disrupting the geothermal cooling industry by offering a subscription-based service that eliminates significant upfront investment for customers. By leveraging the Earth’s stable subsurface temperatures and proprietary completion technologies, Strataphy provides sustainable and efficient cooling solutions, marking a significant advancement for the region’s built environment.
European Deep-Tech Startups Secure Runner-Up Spots
Securing second place was Germany-based AIRMO, a space-tech company that monitors methane emissions for energy companies and regulators using proprietary spectrometer and LiDAR instruments. Italian deep-tech startup Pipein claimed third place for its advanced robotic and sensor diagnostics platform, which promotes predictive maintenance for pipeline health across sectors including Oil & Gas, hydrogen, and aqueducts. The recognition of these international startups highlights the global draw of MENA’s evolving energy tech landscape.
About Strataphy
Strataphy is revolutionizing geothermal cooling with its innovative “Cooling as a Service” (CAS) model, delivering sustainable and efficient cooling without requiring substantial upfront investments. By utilizing the Earth’s stable subsurface temperatures, Strataphy offers a subscription-based service covering system design, installation, and O&M, ensuring optimal efficiency and significant energy savings. The system’s versatility is further enhanced by proprietary completion technologies, making it adaptable across various geological settings.
About C3 – Companies Creating Change
C3, a B Corp™- certified organisation, helps good business get great at solving the world’s most pressing issues. C3 is dedicated to empowering innovators with the essential knowledge and skills to unlock sustainable growth through its initiatives, tailored towards startups, youth, and broader efforts to build the impact ecosystem. With the collective support of its network of over 4,000 experts, trainers, and 150+ investors, C3 has fostered a community of 2,500+ change-makers and has successfully accelerated over 300 cross-sector impact-driven startups from 27 countries.
Source: C3 – Companies Creating Change
