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R&D in the Dutch Energy sector
A research project during your studies can plant a seed for creating startups within a chosen field. At least, this was the case for an entrepreneur originally from Turkey - Aytac Yilmaz. After pursuing his PhD at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Aytac set out to contribute to the energy market by creating Ore Energy.
Ore Energy believes its solution to be a vital missing piece for the energy transition. Aytac finds the Netherlands a valuable place to tackle this issue for the existing provided benefits for the energy storage market. Besides these advantages, he does not hesitate to recommend the Netherlands as a destination for anyone, regardless of the field.
Ore Energy: Creating Energy Storage Solution
At Ore Energy, the mission is to develop a long-term and cost-effective energy storage solution to make renewable energy available at all times. Currently, renewable energy can only be utilised when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. However, energy is needed constantly, even when there is no sun or wind. So how can a reliable energy supply from renewables be ensured? The answer is simple: by storing renewable energy in a long-term and cost-effective way.
We [Ore Energy] would like to continue the R&D and production phases here in the Netherlands and aim to introduce our first product here as well.
The team at Ore Energy believes that the energy storage solution they are working on is the missing piece of the energy transition puzzle. To make this technology a real-life solution, collaboration with many different parties, including universities, is essential. As a spinout company from TU Delft, Ore Energy maintains close bonds and frequent contact with the university. The company intends to continue its R&D and production phases in the Netherlands and plans to introduce its first product there as well.
Why the Netherlands?
The startup originated from research conducted at TU Delft, where its founder completed a PhD. This led to the decision to establish the company in the Netherlands. The country strongly supports the energy transition, and many companies are already working on developing energy storage technology. Additionally, top-notch research in the field creates an ideal atmosphere for advancing the R&D phase and building up the product. This supportive environment has generated numerous opportunities for Ore Energy. Plus, the visa processes in the Netherlands have been smooth, which is crucial as the company grows rapidly and brings in talent from all over the world.
I would highly recommend considering moving to the Netherlands to anyone as it offers a high standard of living, nice and direct people, a multicultural society, high-quality education and many international job opportunities.
Ore Energy operates out of Delft and Amsterdam, leveraging the excellent research facilities available in both cities. These locations offer different advantages for attracting global talent. The company highly recommends considering the Netherlands as a destination for its high standard of living, friendly and straightforward people, multicultural society, high-quality education, and abundance of international job opportunities.
Future of Ore Energy
Ore Energy aims to expand its business to countries across Europe. Financial support from the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation has already been secured, and plans are underway to open a branch in Germany.
For ambitious goals to come to life, startups need an environment that facilitates growth and development. Aytac Yilmaz’s experience illustrates how the right atmosphere can help create room for innovation. Looking at Ore Energy, the benefits of choosing the Netherlands as a destination are two-fold. On the one hand, the country is a valuable option for a startup within the energy storage industry. On the other hand, it is generally the place for anyone searching for an international environment, high standard of living, quality education, a plethora of job opportunities and gateway to Europe. The knowledge, determination and the right atmosphere are the secret formula for Ore Energy that promises growth within and beyond the Netherlands.
