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Anodyne Chemistries is focused on producing sustainable chemicals by utilizing nature's enzymes and renewable electricity. The company has developed innovative technologies that enable the transformation of carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, materials, and fuels, traditionally derived from fossil fuels. By employing bioelectric pathways and engineering novel enzymes, Anodyne aims to maximize carbon efficiency in chemical production, thereby addressing climate change and reversing the carbon imbalance. Their approach not only eliminates emissions but also enhances cost-effectiveness for clients by enabling the biological conversion of carbon dioxide and bio-based feedstocks into various industrial chemicals. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Anodyne Chemistries is committed to creating a climate-positive world through advanced biochemistry and sustainable practices.

New Iridium specializes in decarbonizing the chemical industry by transforming carbon dioxide into valuable products through innovative manufacturing processes. The company employs photocatalysts and light energy, minimizing reliance on heat and thus significantly reducing energy consumption. By upcycling captured CO2 and combining it with cost-effective feedstocks, New Iridium produces carbon-negative versions of traditional commodity chemicals. This approach not only lowers production costs but also helps the chemical industry reduce its environmental impact, paving the way for more sustainable practices in chemical manufacturing and creating new opportunities for carbon capture and utilization.

Strong by Form specializes in the development of timber-based biocomposites that serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials such as steel and concrete. Utilizing its proprietary Woodflow technology, the company employs a design-to-fabrication process that integrates optimization tools, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing. This innovative approach results in lightweight materials that possess structural properties comparable to conventional options while significantly reducing raw material consumption. By focusing on applications in construction and transportation, Strong by Form aims to enhance efficiency and promote sustainable practices within these industries, enabling the use of biocomposites in lightweight applications that were previously unfeasible with wood.

Hephaestus Technologies specializes in developing simulation acceleration engines, currently focusing on plasma science. These engines enhance the exploration capacity of control agents, delivering physically accurate predictions of future plasma conditions at high computational speed. This enables clients to access faster hardware development cycles in plasma research and development.