European Circular Bioeconomy Fund

Ecoat develops and manufactures bio‑based binders and coatings that reduce the carbon footprint of the paint and coating industry. Its product line includes water‑based, bio‑based alkyd emulsions, tension‑free specialty oils, and urethane‑modified alkyd emulsions, as well as air‑purifying emulsions and other specialty products such as secoia and inokem. The company supplies these sustainable binders to manufacturers of architectural, wood, and metal protective coatings, allowing them to produce eco‑friendly paints and varnishes without sacrificing performance.

Nuritas Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery of bioactive peptides from food sources using artificial intelligence and genomics. The company's proprietary platform combines computational biology with nutritional science to identify and extract health-benefiting components hidden within food, enabling it to create functional foods and cosmetics. Nuritas collaborates with industry partners to co-develop new ingredients, with applications in human and animal nutrition, beverages, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing crop resilience to water scarcity. It develops innovative phytosterol-based solutions that significantly reduce water stress in plants, enabling them to better withstand drought conditions.

OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company based in Munich, Germany, with additional operations in Canada and Brazil. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in leveraging thermal data to provide sustainable solutions for Earth. Their flagship product, Wildfire Solution, utilizes high-resolution thermal data from both proprietary and public space-based sensors to offer real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts for wildfires. This system detects fires of any scale, day or night, ensuring timely action. With a team of over 100 experts, OroraTech has established a comprehensive global monitoring network since 2022, delivering innovative solutions for environmental sustainability.

Reduced is a food production company focused on creating natural flavor enhancers from upcycled produce and organic surplus materials. By utilizing ingredients such as seaweed, shore crabs, and byproducts from egg-laying chickens and bull calf bones, Reduced aims to minimize food waste while providing consumers with sustainable, high-quality food products. The company’s approach not only promotes environmental responsibility but also enhances culinary experiences, making healthy and flavorful options more accessible in kitchens and homes.

AmphiStar is a biotechnology company focused on developing and producing sophorolipid products derived from biobased waste and side streams. The firm operates a biosurfactant technology platform that facilitates the shift from fossil-based materials to more environmentally friendly, bio-based alternatives. Utilizing industrial biotechnology, AmphiStar's production processes leverage sustainable renewable raw materials, including biomass feedstocks such as glucose, fatty crude glycerine, and food waste. This approach supports the healthcare industry's efforts to achieve sustainability in the production of biosurfactants while minimizing reliance on traditional fossil fuels.

Weenat is a company that provides mobile and connected solutions specifically designed for farmers, enhancing their decision-making capabilities. By integrating advanced technology with an agriculture platform, Weenat connects agricultural plots and facilitates the creation of a precision agronomy network. The company's devices, which are linked to meteorological sensors, deliver real-time data, including weather analysis and crop protection insights. This localized information helps farmers optimize their resources effectively, ultimately leading to improved profitability and reduced environmental impact.

Watttron GmbH is a technology company based in Freital, Germany, that specializes in the development and production of advanced heating systems designed for applications requiring high precision in temperature control. Established in 2016, Watttron offers innovative matrix heating and sealing systems, as well as customized heating solutions and simulation services. Its patented technology allows for heterogeneous heating, which is beneficial in various industrial processes, including polymer processing, packaging, additive manufacturing, microelectronics, biotechnology, automotive, and medicine. The company's focus on energy efficiency and precise temperature management enables clients to effectively process bio-based and recycled materials, positioning Watttron as a leader in the field of intelligent heating solutions.

Heura Foods is a plant-based startup founded in 2017 by food activists Marc Coloma and Bernat Añaños. The company specializes in producing sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat alternatives, primarily focusing on soy-based products. Heura aims to transform perceptions of plant-based meat by offering vegan chicken and other alternatives that feature clean labels and a short ingredient list, enriched with essential vitamins and nutrients. The company's mission is to revolutionize the food system, promoting a future where animal consumption is eliminated. Heura's products reflect a Mediterranean culinary heritage, emphasizing both taste and high nutritional values, thereby appealing to consumers seeking the experience of meat alongside the benefits of vegetables.

SQIM is a biotechnology-based company that develops and manufactures mycelium-based materials for interior design and architecture. It leverages mycelium technologies to create durable, sustainable products for interiors and fashion, including acoustic panels, flooring, fabrics, and leather-like materials used in interior architecture and design.

MOGU is an Italian company focused on developing mycelium-based technologies to create sustainable products for interior design, aligning with the principles of Circular Economy. Established by Mycoplast, MOGU researches, develops, and commercializes a variety of bio-materials, including bio-plastics made from mycelium and agro-industrial residues. This innovative approach utilizes the root structure of mushrooms to transform agricultural by-products into strong, functional composites that are fully natural and 100% compostable. MOGU's products cater to diverse markets such as construction, packaging, and horticulture, offering materials that are lightweight, resistant, shock-absorbing, and tailored to customer needs. By converting what was once considered waste into valuable resources, MOGU exemplifies a commitment to ecological responsibility and the sustainable design of everyday products.

RED Horticulture is a company focused on developing advanced horticulture LED lighting systems aimed at enhancing plant growth and optimizing energy consumption. It specializes in the design of intelligent LED lighting technology tailored for use in production greenhouses and laboratories. Through its innovative products, RED Horticulture enables farmers to utilize light as an effective tool for crop management, thereby improving agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The company also engages in photobiology research to further advance its lighting solutions and their impact on plant development.

Paptic is a manufacturing company focused on creating innovative, wood-based renewable and recyclable products that aim to replace traditional paper and plastic materials. By developing plastic bags that merge the renewability and recyclability of paper with the functional benefits of plastics, Paptic addresses critical global environmental challenges, particularly the accumulation of plastic waste. The company's products enable customers to pursue sustainable practices without compromising their everyday needs for plastic bags.

Aphea.Bio is a company focused on developing next-generation biopesticides and biostimulants derived from natural microorganisms. Its biopesticides serve as an alternative to conventional chemical pesticides, addressing the increasing pressure on synthetic chemical use in agriculture. Additionally, the company creates biostimulants that enhance crop growth by improving the uptake of nutrients from the soil. Aphea.Bio's products aim to sustainably increase crop yields and health, specifically targeting crops such as maize and wheat. By utilizing proprietary technologies, the company accelerates the discovery of innovative biocontrol and biostimulant solutions, enabling farmers to manage pests, diseases, and fertilizer application more effectively.

Trapview's vision is to create innovative solutions and services that help growers grow healthier food while protecting the environment. Trapview leverages AI to monitor pests and predict outbreaks, empowering farmers to reduce insecticide use, lower food chemical residues, cut production costs, and decrease CO2 emissions from crop protection, fostering sustainable farming practices.

Biosyntia is a Danish biotechnology company that develops biocatalysts for fermentation-based production of fine chemicals, including natural active ingredients, vitamins, and other bioactives. It employs proprietary high-throughput screening and metabolic engineering to enable rapid creation of biocatalysts that convert feedstocks into complex compounds, with the goal of lower production costs and reduced environmental impact compared to conventional chemical synthesis. The company partners with manufacturers in flavors, fragrances, APIs, pigments, additives and related sectors to establish sustainable manufacturing processes with improved quality and traceability. Biosyntia operates from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability in Hørsholm, Denmark.

In Ovo is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing animal welfare and operational efficiency within the poultry industry. It addresses a significant issue in hatcheries: the culling of male chicks shortly after hatching. The company has developed an innovative gender screening technology that utilizes biomarkers to identify the gender of embryos early in the breeding process. This solution alleviates the stress associated with traditional manual gender sorting, reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in hatcheries, and eliminates the necessity to cull one-day-old male chicks. By improving animal welfare and promoting sustainability, In Ovo aims to transform the practices within the poultry sector while simultaneously increasing efficiency.

Protix is an industrial-scale producer of high-quality insect proteins and lipids, aimed at providing sustainable alternatives for animal feed. The company focuses on cultivating insect proteins using a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products. By doing so, Protix supports the transition to a more balanced food system that aligns with ecological principles. Its products not only offer low-impact protein solutions but also deliver essential lipids and micro-nutrients, contributing to a more sustainable and organic food supply chain.

Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing crop resilience to water scarcity. It develops innovative phytosterol-based solutions that significantly reduce water stress in plants, enabling them to better withstand drought conditions.

Nuritas Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery of bioactive peptides from food sources using artificial intelligence and genomics. The company's proprietary platform combines computational biology with nutritional science to identify and extract health-benefiting components hidden within food, enabling it to create functional foods and cosmetics. Nuritas collaborates with industry partners to co-develop new ingredients, with applications in human and animal nutrition, beverages, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

Aphea.Bio is a company focused on developing next-generation biopesticides and biostimulants derived from natural microorganisms. Its biopesticides serve as an alternative to conventional chemical pesticides, addressing the increasing pressure on synthetic chemical use in agriculture. Additionally, the company creates biostimulants that enhance crop growth by improving the uptake of nutrients from the soil. Aphea.Bio's products aim to sustainably increase crop yields and health, specifically targeting crops such as maize and wheat. By utilizing proprietary technologies, the company accelerates the discovery of innovative biocontrol and biostimulant solutions, enabling farmers to manage pests, diseases, and fertilizer application more effectively.

Aphea.Bio is a company focused on developing next-generation biopesticides and biostimulants derived from natural microorganisms. Its biopesticides serve as an alternative to conventional chemical pesticides, addressing the increasing pressure on synthetic chemical use in agriculture. Additionally, the company creates biostimulants that enhance crop growth by improving the uptake of nutrients from the soil. Aphea.Bio's products aim to sustainably increase crop yields and health, specifically targeting crops such as maize and wheat. By utilizing proprietary technologies, the company accelerates the discovery of innovative biocontrol and biostimulant solutions, enabling farmers to manage pests, diseases, and fertilizer application more effectively.