Manfred Baumgärtner

I am an engineer and PhD (summa cum laude) with a strong focus on deep-tech venture creation in energy systems, advanced materials, and industrial decarbonization.

As CEO and Co-founder of Whiterock Ventures, I structure and develop technology-driven ventures at the intersection of scientific innovation, IP strategy, and industrial scalability. My work centers on translating breakthrough research into commercially viable infrastructure platforms with long-term industrial relevance.

My core expertise includes:

• Advanced energy systems and stationary storage architectures

• Carbon-based materials and industrial process integration

• IP strategy and patent portfolio development

• Structuring EU-funded R&D collaborations and innovation networks

• Building cross-disciplinary consortia from academia to industry

I work closely with universities, research institutes, industrial technology providers, and investors to design scalable first-of-a-kind systems in energy and materials.

At the Global Innovation Summit 2026, I am seeking high-level technical and industrial partners to advance next-generation seasonal storage and integrated renewable energy architectures.