Sustainability Safari at Borobotics
Discover how the startup Borobotics is revolutionizing the geothermal energy industry with cutting-edge technology that prioritizes both sustainability and urban practicality. Join us as we explore their innovative approach to making geothermal energy more accessible and environmentally friendly.
Borobotics is building a new generation of geothermal drills for use in urban areas. Their drill can operate in very confined spaces (<8m²), with low noise and CO2 emissions, and at a low cost. The goal is to make geothermal energy more accessible and affordable, thereby bringing it to the mass market. As a spin-off of ZHAW, they are based in Runway Incubator at Technopark Winterthur, where they employ 8 people. They are currently in the development phase and starting drilling tests with their second prototype.
About Borobotics
Borobotics is an emerging startup in geothermal drilling. Driven by the vision to tackle sustainability challenges, they developed the innovative geothermal drill “Grabowski”. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy by addressing the traditional challenges of geothermal drilling, such as high energy consumption, costly operations, and large space requirements.
Borobotics approach integrates the drill directly into the borehole, drastically reducing construction costs and environmental impact. Their technology could play a crucial role in the energy transition, especially given the increasing demand for geothermal heat pumps.
ZHAW Sustainability Safari
The Sustainability Safari provides insights into successful and sustainable start-ups and companies. We want to encourage you to develop and implement your own impact idea. The Sustainability Safari takes place within the framework of Impact Entrepreneurship, which is part of the ZHAW Sustainable Impact Program.
At a glance
- Date: 9 September 2024 at 7:15pm, lasts until 8 pm, followed by an apéro until 9 pm
- Who: Students and staff from all ZHAW departments. External persons are also welcome!
- The event will be conducted in English
- Registration deadline: 7 October 2024 (places are limited!)
Location
The event will take place directly at Technopark Winterthur: Technopark Winterthur, Technoparkstrasse 2, 8406 Winterthur. Arrival by public transport recommended (10 min walk from Winterthur train station). We will meet in front of the reception behind the main entrance of Technopark Winterthur.
ZHAW Sustainability Booster
Du hast eine nachhaltige Startup-Idee im Kopf? Im Sustainability Booster erfährst du, wie du ein Startup gründest und zum Erfolg führst – von Beginn an und mit professioneller Unterstützung.
Date
Start date: 9 October 2024, 07.15 pm
Location
Technopark Winterthur, Technoparkstrasse 2, 8406 Winterthur
Organizer
ZHAW sustainable