We are proud to work with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs addressing global challenges.
RRREEFS
rrreefs combine marine science with an artistic vision and state-of-the-art technology to restore underwater ecosystems. The ETH spin-off uses 3D-printing to develop modular reefs with a structurally complex design, to enable ecological integrated, autonomous reefs. The non-profit organization aims to target large markets with the development of biodiversity credits. Zurich, Switzerland
unspun is a robotics and digital apparel company building on-demand jeans. Through 3D printing and additive manufacturing, the techstyle brand develops custom-jeans both as a product as well as technology used by other companies. The B Corp recently closed their Series A funding and partners with some of the most progressive fashion brands to scale their innovation. San Francisco, USA
Climate Farmers builds the infrastructure for scaling regenerative agriculture in Europe. They provide a data infrastructure for farmers by leveraging satellite imagery and intend to offer a communication platform to connect them with corporates and regulators. Their first products are carbon+ credits that generate higher returns per certificate for the farmers. Berlin, Germany
Making the impossible with wood, Strong by Form bonds nature and technology to create ultralight high-performance timber based composites strong enough to become an alternative to highly polluting structural materials such as steel and concrete on buildings and steel, aluminum or fiber reinforced plastics on electric vehicles. Santiago, Chile
Strawcture manufactures AgriBioPanels made of agricultural by-products and crop residues in India that are usually burnt and serve as carbon negative building and insulation material. Each m2 of panel stores 30kg of carbon dioxide. They are setting up a network of channel partners in 10 Tier-1 cities in India. New Delhi, India
Cirplus is a global B2B marketplace for circular plastics aiming to connect, waste owners, recyclers, and brands. By offering an end-to-end transaction solution, they create transparency, traceability, and thus more stable supply chains. One of their main goals is to deploy the first industry wide standard for digital trading of high-quality recyclates. Hamburg, Germany
Hypha is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) pioneering a financial ecosystem and digital currency designed to consolidate the various movements, organizations and platforms striving towards empowering humanity & regenerating the earth’s biosphere. They leverage gamification and tokenization based on blockchain technology towards a sustainable consumption mindset shift. Wyoming, USA
Ekolive is the first and leading provider of a new bioleaching method. Their bacteria-based biological technology turns contaminated environment into high quality raw materials and biostimulants for agriculture. The company’s solution is patented and a certified eco-innovation by the EU. Košice, Slovakia
Kitekraft builds flying wind turbines, a mixture of rigid wing kite and drone. Thereby, the TUM Spin-off provides a new form of wind energy that reduces the materials needed for wind power by 10x and drastically reduces cost compared to conventional wind turbines. Munich, Germany
Sinkco Labs develops a biogeomimetic approach to sequester CO2 in the deep sea permanently by locking organic carbon from algae biomass into the earth's mantle. At the same time, they use algae by-products to offer carbon-negative commodities such as protein, antioxidants, and ethanol. Copenhagen, Denmark
traceless provides a holistically sustainable alternative to conventional (bio)plastics that is fully degradable, yet highly functionable. Using agricultural by-products, traceless produces a 100% biocircular alternative without causing land-use-change. The materials don’t need hazardous additives or solvents and have up to 87% lower CO2 emissions. Currently working with first pilot customers working with first pilot customers to test prototypes and run markt pilots. Hamburg, Germany
ConstellR leverages earth observation data to facilitate the transition to Agriculture 4.0: Infrared monitoring satellites observe plant transpiration, allowing food producers to monitor crop health. About to launch satellite system as part of a pilot study with a multinational agriculture company.
Berlin, Germany
resortecs provides melting stitching threads for the textile industry. The patented material allows to easily and cost-efficiently recycle garments at scale and enables a circular system for garments. resortecs is partnering with international fashion and sportswear brands.
Brussels, Belgium
Concular is working towards a resource-efficient and carbon-neutral built environment by matching the supply of materials from deconstruction projects with the demand in new real estate projects. Concular partners with some of the largest German architecture offices, project developers and building owners. Berlin, Germany
VIDA is a data software to analyse remote villages, anywhere in the world. Using satellite imagery and a suite of proprietary AI algorithms, it revolutionises how sustainable development is planned, monitored and measured. VIDA is used by companies, banks and governments in Africa, Asia and Latin America and is supported by the European Space Agency and appliedAI. Our focus market is electrification. Munich, Germany
Retraced is a transparency and sustainability management platform for fashion companies. It helps fashion companies to create a better overview of their supply chains and to connect them to all relevant supply chain partners and stakeholder in order to efficiently communicate and exchange data. Retraced partners with renowned brands, such as Erlich Textil, Kings of Indigo and Armed Angels. Düsseldorf, Germany
FACIL’iti is on a mission to provide more inclusive access to the digital environment. The software customizes the display and functionality of online content based on individual user requirements without altering the underlying digital structure or code. Partnering with Allianz and BNP, among others.
Limoges, France
Poliloop uses specialized microbe-cocktails to completely biodegrade fossil-based plastic waste. The green biotech company allows major producers and consumers to reduce plastic waste and limit their environmental impact. Currently in conversation with Fortune 500 companies.
Budapest, Hungary
The Live Green Co's proprietary Recommendation Engine blends Ancestral Wisdoms of Plant Nutrition with Biotech & AI-ML to develop next-gen plant-based foods. They offer franchisee & licensee options to global food manufacturers and retailers.
Santiago, Chile
AquaFarms Africa’s tech-enabled systems provide a farm-to-table solution to enable African youth with the opportunity to grow food locally. Set-up as a social franchise to foster local and more sustainable food production. The team partners with top-tier hotels and restaurants across Africa.
Conakry, Guinea
Plan A has developed the first Carbon Reduction Software which helps businesses calculate, monitor and reduce their carbon footprint by 50% within a year.
Made of Air stores CO2 in carbon negative materials for manufacturing. Made of 90% atmospheric carbon, the thermoplastic compounds are an alternative to traditional materials in construction, interiors, furniture and more.
GOT BAG is dedicated to cleaning the oceans. By integrating marine debris into a circular system, they are able to produce sustainable travel companions and create socio-economic impact trough our network of fishermen.
KRAFTBLOCK develops and distributes sustainable, highly scalable modular thermal energy storage systems with temperatures of up to 1,300 degrees Celsius. Made from 85% recycled materials, the storage systems have a lower carbon footprint than competing systems.
Hawa Dawa fuses the latest in satellite and sensor tech with sophisticated modelling, epidemiological and traffic research to tackle the biggest environmental challenge of our time: urban air pollution.
BOSAQ develops decentralized drinking water solutions running solely on renewable energy to provide communities worldwide with high quality drinking water based on a patented technology.
Brickify recycles plastic waste into fire, water, and heat resistant paving bricks used to construct roads and low cost houses. The bricks work in a lego like manner and do not need additional materials added to them.
goodbag is a smart reusable shopping bag that together with the goodbag app enables users to plant trees, clean plastic waste out of the ocean or receive a discount as a reward every time they bring their own bag to a store.
Meersens is an AI-based SAAS solution that uses environmental data to identify risks to public health and proposes solutions to mitigate such risks in a preventive approach.