Open Innovation

We drive innovation to accelerate the energy transition

Open innovation enables us to develop disruptive technologies to achieve our goal: to become net zero by 2050

We connect the best talent to transform the future of energy

At Repsol, we research and develop technologies that aid in accelerating the energy transition. Our open innovation model allows us to work with the best internal and external talent, while creating more efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Therefore, we forge alliances with a network of startups, research centers, universities, and companies around the world. Because the combination of talent and technological innovation will be key to achieving decarbonization.

All4Zero, the unique industrial technology innovation hub in Spain

We have launched a unique industrial technology innovation hub in Spain, together with ArcelorMittal, Holcim, and Iberia, with the aim of accelerating the development of disruptive technologies in the field of decarbonization and the circular economy.

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Repsol Open Innovation

We turn ideas into reality

By covering all phases of innovation

We identify

technologies early on that solve the challenges we face as an energy industry.

We validate

proprietary and third-party technologies through multiple and flexible relationship models.

We accelerate

and scale technologies to get them to market as soon as possible.

We promote

the transfer of scientific knowledge to the innovation ecosystem and the productive sector.

Low carbon and circular economy

We develop technologies to produce renewable fuels, capture CO2, and produce renewable hydrogen or circular materials.

Mobility and renewable generation

We support the decarbonization of transportation with new fuels and lubricants. Also, we develop more efficient energy management systems.

Asset optimization

We rely on digital technologies such as quantum computing, modeling, and robotics to make our industrial processes more efficient.

Repsol Technology Lab, where our innovation is born

Our company's R&D center

At our technology innovation center is where we nurture scientific talent.

A collaborative model that drives innovation

We build alliances to drive the energy transition by sharing our scientific and technological expertise and co-developing disruptive solutions to transform the energy sector.

Universities

Technology centers

Startups

Companies and government

200+

alliances with partners around the world to transform the energy sector.

190+

research cases worldwide with our experts at the Repsol Technology Lab.

180+

innovative technological solutions developed.

Our open innovation tools

Repsol's innovation model includes tools to detect and accelerate the development of disruptive technologies that will enable us to further advance towards the fulfilment of our goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Technological challenges

We seek technological solutions designed by third parties through different platforms to tackle the company's challenges.

IdeAction

Our proof-of-concept tool aimed at driving innovation through which we validate technologies at our facilities.

Corporate Venturing

Our investment model allows us to detect technologies that aid in accelerating the energy transition, while supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our investment and support vehicle for the entrepreneurial ecosystem focused on decarbonization and the circular economy.

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Success stories

From an Idea into Action

This is the philosophy behind our tool for driving innovation. This proof-of-concept (POC) platform is the ideation tool we use at our research center, the Repsol Technology Lab, that enables us to efficiently validate technologies and make decisions before undertaking new technological developments or forging partnerships.

In addition to helping us with our own internal developments, this tool is also a very useful instrument when it comes to validating the proposals and technological solutions that come to us from universities, research centers, startups, or consolidated companies.

As a result of IdeActions, we have been able to promote projects with Finboot-Wattio, to ensure the traceability of fuels; and KATIA, to develop natural language processing technologies, among others.

A technological challenge together with Galp

Repsol and Galp joined forces to launch an open innovation challenge to find disruptive solutions in CO₂ capture and use (CCU) technologies as part of both of their strategies to become net zero. More than 70 disruptive technology applications were received as part of the call for proposals, among which the Dioxycle's solution stood out. It was selected as the best initiative for converting CO₂ into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and raw materials. The launch of this open innovation challenge underscores the importance of collaboration and combined efforts between large corporations, as it ultimately increases the impact to advance decarbonization.

Innovation Model

A team that works to connect our knowledge with the best external talent to drive innovation.

Corporate Venturing

We're looking for startups that are developing technologies or business models to accelerate decarbonization.

Gema García González

Director of Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing

“We seek to develop technologies and become net zero."

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Jose María García

Performance Manager

“Repsol Corporate Venturing provides, in addition to funding, our experience and technological backing."

Paula Sanz

Head of Open Innovation

"We connect our internal knowledge with the best external talent to drive innovation."

Marta Gómez Mariano

Investment Manager

“Our two funds invest in innovative technologies that will accelerate decarbonization."

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Amaia de Manueles Sáenz

Investment Manager

"We provide our startups the support they need to turn their ideas into reality."

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Different paths to reach the same goal

Learn more about the initiatives that will lead us to revolutionizing the energy sector.

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R&D at Repsol

Solutions aimed at the major challenge of transforming energy.

Digitalization

Improving our customers' digital products is fundamental for transforming the energy industry.