Our journey began in 2019 with a win at the prestigious HEC Paris startup competition, validating our innovative approach. This milestone set the stage for an in-depth process analysis at Reiling MS-Recycling, where we developed and showcased our first prototype. We also presented our ideas to key industry associations, laying the groundwork for valuable partnerships. This year was all about gaining insights, testing our concepts, and establishing strong connections within the industry.

In 2020, we took significant steps forward in both technology development and market entry. We launched the AVA Augsburg Supplier Portal, streamlining communication and processes between suppliers and customers. This year also marked the debut of our one-size-fits-all solution, initially tailored to the waste disposal industry, officially establishing our presence in the market.

In 2021, we built on our early successes by advancing our product development and exploring new opportunities for growth. Our focus remained on establishing ourselves as a trusted and innovative solution provider in the waste management industry, driving progress and expanding our impact.

In 2022, we achieved a significant boost in our operational capabilities, processing thousands of transactions each month. To support this rapid growth, we expanded our team and prioritized investing in our employees, acknowledging their essential role in our success and continued progress.

The year 2023 marked our entry into the internationally renowned XPRENEURS incubator at UnternehmerTUM, which gave us access to important resources and networks. Our team expanded geographically and now consists of members in Munich, Hamburg and Berlin, reflecting our growing influence and also our understanding of Germany-wide trade and recycling.

In 2024, we joined the prestigious BDI Federated Industries, where we gained opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and speak for the Ministry of Environment, strengthening our voice in shaping sustainable practices across Germany.  Soon after, we were selected for Hitachi Energy's startup challenge, “Circular Solutions for an Aging Installed Base of Transformers at End-of-Life”. ContainerGrid was one of the winners, and sealed with Hitachi a partnership that brought us to a new era of development.

ContainerGrid and Hitachi Energy joined forces in 2024 to develop the minimal viable product of a circular supply chain platform for end-of-life transformers. As we enter 2025, we are proud to introduce this unprecedented recycling solution to enterprise clients. Named Take-Back-as-a-Service, our platform streamlines the process of product decommissioning while empowering businesses to embrace circularity at scale. We are setting a new standard for sustainable practices in the heavy industry sector, redefining how industries approach end-of-life asset management, tracing, and recycling.