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Donkey Republic enables cities to create a better quality of life, getting people on two wheels. We provide a flexible, reliable and open bike sharing platform that adjusts to the needs of the city, and integrates to rest of the public transport. We provide bike- and ebike sharing service using virtual or physical docking stations, for both short- and long term rentals.

SolarLab designs and produces solar facades for new and existing buildings.

Baseload Capital is a specialized investment entity focused on the development and financing of renewable heat power and geothermal power plants. Operating globally, the company provides financial services and advisory support to heat power operators, equipping them with the necessary tools to construct and manage sustainable energy facilities. Through its efforts, Baseload Capital aims to contribute to the electrification of the planet with green electricity, fostering the transition to renewable energy sources.

Resand Oy specializes in the reclamation and recycling of spent foundry sands and other industrial sands. It offers sand treatment services and takes care of all of the customers’ sand-related needs, including collecting and regenerating waste sand and delivering the regenerated sand back to the customer.

Mash Makes is a company focused on converting biowaste resources into sustainable commodities, including electricity, biofuels, hydrogen, and biochar. By utilizing innovative technology, the company aims to efficiently transform waste materials, such as sewage sludge, into valuable products that compete with traditional energy and material sources in terms of cost. This approach not only provides clients with economically viable options but also contributes to carbon removal efforts by producing carbon-negative energy commodities on a large scale. Through its unique methods, Mash Makes enables businesses to create value from waste while promoting sustainability.

Kyoto Group specializes in developing thermal battery solutions for industrial applications, focusing on the effective capture and management of renewable energy. The company produces a unique thermal battery that generates heat using electricity rather than combustion, utilizing molten salt for energy storage. This innovation allows for the conversion of surplus energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, into low-cost heat, thereby helping industries reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. The HeatCube thermal batteries, which the company plans to operate and sell, have capacities starting from 5 megawatts, making them suitable for various industrial processes.

Grönska is a young, Swedish tech-company that develops technology for vertical farming, and grows and sells vegetables and herbs. Vertical farming that is based on the use of LED lighting and hydroponic watering systems. This method allows us to grow food indoors, locally and all year round. The reason we do this is to offer a sustainable, locally grown alternative to imported food and to enable more self-sufficient cities. Grönska was founded in 2014 and constructed the largest vertical farm in the Nordics in 2018.

Sulapac is a company focused on addressing the global plastic waste crisis through innovative biodegradable packaging solutions. Their products are made from a biodegradable and microplastic-free material derived from wood, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics without compromising performance. Sulapac's packaging can be produced using established manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding, allowing for design versatility and seamless integration into existing production processes. The materials exhibit properties comparable to plastics, and with the application of Sulapac barrier coatings, their resistance to water, oil, and oxygen can be further enhanced. This combination of luxury, sustainability, and functionality positions Sulapac as a leader in the development of eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Norsepower Oy Ltd is a Finnish clean technology and engineering company that specializes in renewable wind energy solutions for the maritime industry. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Helsinki, Norsepower develops low-maintenance, software-operated auxiliary wind propulsion systems aimed at reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. The company's flagship product, the Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution, utilizes the Magnus effect through a spinning cylinder to harness wind power for ship propulsion. This innovative technology not only helps lower fuel costs but also enhances the durability and safety of vessels, supporting the maritime industry's transition towards more sustainable operations. Norsepower has received over $6 million in funding from various investors, including venture capital firms and government agencies, to support its development and deployment efforts.

Baseload Capital is a specialized investment entity focused on the development and financing of renewable heat power and geothermal power plants. Operating globally, the company provides financial services and advisory support to heat power operators, equipping them with the necessary tools to construct and manage sustainable energy facilities. Through its efforts, Baseload Capital aims to contribute to the electrification of the planet with green electricity, fostering the transition to renewable energy sources.

Donkey Republic enables cities to create a better quality of life, getting people on two wheels. We provide a flexible, reliable and open bike sharing platform that adjusts to the needs of the city, and integrates to rest of the public transport. We provide bike- and ebike sharing service using virtual or physical docking stations, for both short- and long term rentals.

Coloreel is a Swedish technology innovation company within the textile industry. Since 2009 the company has developed the Coloreel technology, a ground-breaking innovation that enables high-quality coloring of textile thread on demand, opening amazing new design possibilities. Coloreel’s first product based on the technology is a thread coloring unit which is created to be used with industrial embroidery machines. In the future, the technology can also be used for sewing, knitting, weaving, and more.

RDG Collective was established in 2018 with the ambition to ‘Empower the Future’ by developing and distributing innovative solar home systems throughout Zambia, where an estimated 2.4 million households still lack access to electricity. While the cost of solar energy remained prohibitively high for almost all off-grid households, RDG Collective came up with innovative products distributed on a pay-as-you-go basis. By eliminating this financial barrier, RDG has enabled an increasing number of Zambian households to access solar home systems, refrigerators, solar water pumps and smartphones to improve and empower their lives.

Carbon Recycling International Inc. specializes in producing renewable methanol from carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity, contributing to energy storage and fuel applications. The company has developed a unique technology known as Emissions-to-Liquids, which allows for the direct synthesis of methanol from carbon dioxide, along with large-scale water electrolysis and flue gas purification processes designed to achieve zero CO2 emissions. Its renewable methanol, marketed under the brand name Vulcanol, is sourced from renewable electricity derived from hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar energy. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kopavogur, Iceland, the company provides its innovative technology to the power generation and industrial production sectors, enabling more sustainable production methods and the creation of valuable products from waste gases and renewable energy.

GreenStream Network Ltd was founded in July 2001 in Helsinki, Finland by three climate enthusiastics from energy and environmental markets. As one of the first companies in the climate markets, it got a fast start. The company soon became the most successful intermediary in the green certificate, effectively green electricity, markets. Clients' demands grew and the intermediary was expanded into portfolio management. In 2006 the company started asset management business and reached success launching one energy fund and four carbon funds: Kyoto-period funds Fine Carbon Fund and Nordic Carbon Fund, and later two post-Kyoto funds Climate Opportunity Fund and Fine Post-2012 Carbon Fund. GreenStream has been focusing on international markets from the day one. Since 2006 the role of China has steadily grown in GreenStream's business. Apart from China, the company has managed clean development mechanism (CDM) projects in Ukraine, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, South Africa, Jordan and Latin America. Altogether, GreenStream has been involved in over 100 emissions reduction projects around the globe. The key to GreenStream’s success has always been the capability of developing new, ground-breaking business concepts and implementing those – and in living up with its promises to the clients. This is a major achievement in the world’s most turbulent markets. “GreenStream is determined to be a part of fighting against climate change”, says Dr. Jussi Nykänen, founding partner and CEO of the company.