From electric vehicles to lunar mobility and groundbreaking clean energy solutions, EVER Monaco 2024 at the Grimaldi Forum in mid-November offered fascinating insights into the latest innovations that are striking a path to a more sustainable future. Monaco Life went along to investigate.
The 19th edition of EVER Monaco, held at the Grimaldi Forum on 13th and 14th November, brought together key figures and decision-makers from the worlds of sustainable mobility, renewable energy and technological innovation for two inspiring days of events, competitions and exhibitions.
Opened by Prince Albert II of Monaco, the focus of this year’s edition was the exploration of the innovations and key developments in the clean energy and smart mobility sectors.
Inside the venue, a diverse range of electric and hybrid vehicles from some of the world’s most recognisable brands – Porsche, Audi and Fiat, to name just a few – were on display. The Segond Automobiles Group made its debut as a sponsor this year, and its pavilion displayed a number of select models from Jeep and Suzuki, while SMEG presented its EVzen charging stations.
One of the most popular exhibition stands was that of Venturi Space, part of the Monaco-based Venturi Group, which showcased its groundbreaking mobility solutions designed for the Moon. These included wheels and batteries engineered to withstand extreme lunar conditions; these components will be integrated into the lunar rovers developed by Venturi Astrolab, which will be heading to the Moon to begin operations in 2026.
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Innovative concepts
The EVER Monaco 2024 exhibition also spotlighted a range of forward-thinking solutions aimed at advancing clean energy and sustainable mobility. Qinomic, a company focused on promoting the energy transition through upcycling, presented its electric retrofit solutions. The company aims to provide a practical and scalable alternative for decarbonising vehicles, addressing the growing need for sustainable mobility options.
Helion Hydrogen Power, part of the Alstom group, stood out with its FC-Rack™ Marine system, a fuel cell technology designed for zero-emission propulsion and onboard power in marine applications.
Start-up competition
The event also featured a start-up competition, organised by Monaco Sustainable Development (MC2D), MonacoTech, the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM) and the Mission for Energy Transition. This competition, which has been a key feature of EVER Monaco since 2018, highlighted the efforts of pioneering new businesses representing the sustainable mobility sector, smart city solutions and green biotechnology.
The winning projects included Les Ambulances du Rocher, which received a cash prize of €1,500; Be Energy, which was awarded €1,000 and a feature in Destination Climat magazine; and SparkPark, which secured €500 and a year of free insurance. Grogenics received a special prize consisting of a one-year membership to the Monaco Economic Board and legal support from Jeantet law firm.
The Riviera Electric Challenge, marking its 10th edition, added another layer of excitement to the event. This year’s challenge started at the Grimaldi Forum before heading to Dolceaqua in Italy. The event concluded at the Château Grimaldi in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
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