Submissions closedVenture Clienting with ebm-papst – Shape the Future of Advanced Fan Silencing
ebm-papst is looking for partners to develop next-generation silencing solutions for large axial fan installations—delivering strong noise reduction while keeping efficiency impacts low. Selected innovators gain access to ebm-papst’s test environment and acoustic measurement capabilities for rapid PoCs and a clear path toward scalable collaboration.
Who can participate?
All innovators working on advanced silencer systems with a functional or testable approach— including startups, scaleups, established technology companies, research teams, and independent engineering groups.
If your concept can be validated with measurable data (noise reduction and efficiency impact) and is suitable for outdoor, real-world installations, it is in scope.
Status Quo
You will find all information regarding the business problem and context of the project.
Current State
Data centers are increasingly being built or operated close to residential areas, where noise regulations and community acceptance are becoming more critical. At the same time, large outdoor fan installations often rely on add-on silencers that achieve noise reduction mainly through bulky, heavy “chimney-like” designs. These solutions can be costly to transport and install and may introduce additional pressure losses that reduce overall system efficiency.
Opportunity Definition
There is a clear opportunity to rethink how noise is reduced around large fan installations—moving beyond today’s heavy, space-intensive silencer concepts toward solutions that are more effective, more efficient, and easier to deploy.
This project invites innovators to partner with ebm-papst to develop and validate next-generation approaches—especially lightweight, integrable concepts—and to generate comparable results in a structured evaluation and PoC environment.