With Green ICT Space, the “Green ICT @ FMD” competence center has set an important milestone for more ecological sustainability in information and communication technology (ICT). As part of the project, numerous start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were guided and supported on their way to resource-saving product developments.
With the completion of the 4th round of Green ICT Space, the project will end in summer 2025. We would like to thank all those involved for their commitment and forward-looking ideas and wish all companies great success with their new innovations!
Goals and contents of the program
The aim of the Green ICT Space was to sensitize technology-oriented start-ups and SMEs to the ecological impact of their ICT products at an early stage and to provide them with practical tools. The focus has always been on the ecological and economic savings potential of innovative technologies and products.
Highlights and benefits for participants
By participating, the companies involved benefited from:
- Access to expert knowledge: By working with our experts, the participating companies benefited from extensive know-how and innovative technologies that accelerated and optimized their product development.
- Increased visibility: The reporting by the “Green ICT @ FMD” competence center supported the participating companies in their public image and enabled them to make use of our expertise, thereby increasing trust in their ICT products and processes
- Competitive advantage: The life cycle assessments carried out in the project allow the ecological benefits of the products to be clearly communicated. This gives the companies a decisive advantage over competitors, who usually cannot provide comparable evidence.
- Better marketing: With the well-founded life cycle assessments developed, companies can use the ecological sustainability of their products or processes as a key feature in their marketing strategy. This appeals to environmentally conscious customers and strengthens the brand image.
- Networking: Participants took the opportunity to network with other start-ups and SMEs pursuing similar goals, which led to new collaborations and business opportunities.
