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PEF Technologies specializes in non-thermal food processing through its innovative application of nanosecond pulsed electric field technology. This method offers an alternative to traditional pasteurization, enhancing food and beverage preservation while maintaining flavor and nutritional integrity. By utilizing short-duration, high-intensity electric fields, PEF Technologies effectively extends the shelf life of products, such as juice, without compromising their bioavailability and bioaccessibility. The company's approach not only preserves the quality of nutritious components but also aims to reduce energy consumption in food processing, positioning it as a leader in sustainable food technology solutions.

Cooll is an electrical heating company that specializes in providing innovative, affordable, and sustainable heating solutions for residential applications. The company offers a one-to-one replacement for traditional gas boilers, utilizing a heat-driven adsorption compressor instead of an electro-mechanical compressor. Cooll's heaters are designed to be energy-efficient and can be integrated into both high and low-temperature heating systems. They operate without a separate outdoor unit and can be powered by gas or hydrogen, effectively extracting heat from the outside air. This approach not only reduces reliance on gas but also minimizes carbon emissions, allowing users to enjoy the benefits of a heat pump while maintaining the reliability of a central heating appliance without incurring additional electricity costs.

Rubisco Foods is a Dutch company that produces and develops innovative plant-based food and feed ingredients, with a specialization in the production of water lentil protein gels and powders.

Slim opgewekt makes social real estate in education, sports, and healthcare more sustainable. They provide sustainable techniques and educational awareness. They specialize in offering sustainable solutions for the education, sports, and healthcare sectors.

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WOAB Overijssel is a social enterprise focused on reducing CO2 emissions and combating climate change through innovative housing subscription services. The company aims to enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of existing private homes without requiring homeowners to make upfront investments or additional payments. WOAB provides operational packages that include measures to save and generate energy, as well as the replacement of outdated household appliances with more efficient alternatives. This approach enables private homeowners to adopt sustainable practices in an accessible and cost-effective manner, thereby contributing to broader environmental goals.

S4 Energy is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in developing and delivering customized energy storage solutions aimed at stabilizing the supply and demand of renewable energy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rotterdam, S4 Energy collaborates with grid operators, energy consumers, and renewable energy sources. The company offers a range of services, including frequency containment reserve services for the Dutch grid operator TenneT TSO, and it manufactures KINEXT units in Almelo. S4 Energy provides comprehensive solutions encompassing design, construction, and maintenance, along with software that analyzes energy flows for optimized management. Its hardware offerings include various storage technologies such as kinetic storage (flywheels), chemical storage (batteries), electrolytic storage (capacitors), and power conversion systems. By integrating innovative technologies with economic insights, S4 Energy focuses on delivering reliable and cost-effective energy solutions for energy generation, transport, distribution, industrial consumers, and public infrastructure.

Brouwer Biocentrale BV, founded by brothers Paul and Henk Brouwer, is a family-owned business focused on sustainable energy solutions. The company specializes in supplying steam energy and electricity generated from burning wood chips, promoting the use of green energy and reducing reliance on natural gas. By providing steam to nearby FrieslandCampina, Brouwer Biocentrale helps the dairy cooperative replace millions of cubic meters of natural gas with environmentally friendly steam. The electricity produced is also contributed to the grid, supporting broader efforts to transition towards cleaner energy sources. Overall, Brouwer Biocentrale is dedicated to advancing green projects and fostering a cleaner environment.

Wocozon is a non-profit organization established in 2012, focused on providing social tenants with access to solar power. The organization emerged from an idea developed at TNO and has since grown into a diverse team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of existing homes. Wocozon specializes in financing, installing, and maintaining solar panels on properties owned by housing cooperatives. Through collaboration with various organizations, including support from the Doen Foundation, Wocozon aims to reduce energy costs for tenants while helping housing associations meet their sustainability goals.

Solease is a solar energy service provider focused on making solar power accessible to all by addressing key barriers such as investment, complexity, and risk. The company offers a leasing model for solar panels, allowing customers to pay a monthly fee that is lower than their existing electricity bill. Solease takes on all aspects of the service, including sourcing, financing, installation, repair, insurance, and monitoring of the solar systems. This approach enables both homeowners and businesses to harness renewable energy while achieving immediate cost savings and contributing to environmental sustainability.

BeGreen Energy is a renewable energy company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on the development, financing, and construction of sustainable energy projects. The company specializes in providing local renewable heating solutions, replacing existing gas plants with alternatives such as wood fuel, geothermal energy, and hydrogen derived from biomass residual flows. BeGreen aims to facilitate the transition away from gas-fueled systems by delivering durable and transparent energy solutions to various sectors, including office parks, community pools, nursing homes, and residential areas across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. The company's commitment to sustainability ensures that customers are informed about the source and workings of their heating solutions. With the support of private equity investor Momentum Capital, BeGreen is positioned to further its growth strategy and enhance its impact in the renewable energy sector.

BTG Bioliquids supplies pyrolysis technology that converts green biomass and organic residues into bio‑oil, offering a cleaner energy alternative to fossil fuels. The company develops and delivers systems that enable businesses to produce renewable fuels from renewable feedstocks, providing a pathway to reduce carbon emissions and diversify energy portfolios.