European Innovation Council

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.

David Malo Jean

Director

Past deals in Sustainability

MOA

Grant in 2025
MOA make healthy food for a sustainable world that solves growing global food demands. They are establishing a new industry of sustainable food that solves growing global food demands without the need for arable land. They are focused on designing high-value, natural and nutritious food.

MOA

Venture Round in 2025
MOA make healthy food for a sustainable world that solves growing global food demands. They are establishing a new industry of sustainable food that solves growing global food demands without the need for arable land. They are focused on designing high-value, natural and nutritious food.

FibriTech

Convertible Note in 2024
FibriTech develops a biomaterial technology producing sustainable, natural fiber-based materials for industrial and agricultural applications. Their products include eco-friendly alternatives to rock wool, glass wool, and foamed plastics, serving construction and horticulture sectors.

Reverion

Series A in 2024
Reverion develops reversible, carbon-negative power plants using patented technology. Their containerized units achieve electrical efficiencies of up to 80%, doubling the electricity output of conventional gas engines while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a negative CO2 balance.

Dynelectro

Grant in 2024
Dynelectro is a green energy technology company dedicated to minimizing CO2 emissions by converting fossil fuels into sustainable green fuels. It operates as a boutique innovation firm that specializes in advancing power-to-x systems. Dynelectro employs a proprietary method that significantly enhances the lifespan of high-efficiency electrolysis, allowing organizations to effectively offset intermittent power supply through the production of green fuels. This commitment to innovative solutions positions Dynelectro at the forefront of the transition to cleaner energy alternatives.

Brite Solar

Series A in 2024
Brite Solar is a nanomaterials company specializing in innovative solar glass technologies. Its primary product is transparent solar glass for greenhouses, enabling self-sufficient greenhouse operations and reducing carbon footprints by minimizing reliance on external energy sources. The company's technology, based on nano-materials ink-jet printed onto glass panels, also has applications in auto-dimming glass and architectural glass for buildings.

Aldoria

Series A in 2024
Aldoria specializes in space situational awareness services. It collects, processes, and uses data on space debris, satellites, and derelicts to monitor potential hazards and enable operators to adjust orbital routes, ensuring safety and sustainability in space.

RAIKU Packaging

Grant in 2023
RAIKU is a cleantech startup that produces 100% natural packaging material that has also great looks and shock absorption - most importantly, it gives 15-20 times more volume to its raw material making it one of the most resource efficient material uses in the world with high margins. Both the production is and products are clean making no harm to nature. RAIKU has raised over 1.2mln€ in the pre-seed stage, built a team of over 10 people, its own IP and clients are already using its packaging material. This material will up-end the 1 trillion € packaging sector.

Nanogence

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.

Kern Tec

Series A in 2023
Kern Tec specializes in transforming stone fruit pits from cherries, apricots, and plums into high-quality products. Their refined kernels are used as sustainable ingredients in baking, cosmetics, fertilizers, biomass, and food supplements industries.

Bound4Blue

Series A in 2023
Bound4Blue develops foldable wingsail systems for integration onto various vessels. Their technology harnesses wind power to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by up to 40%, with a payback period under five years.

Paptic

Series A in 2023
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.

Sakowin Green energy

Convertible Note in 2023
Sakowin is a French company specializing in the production of sustainable hydrogen and solid carbon through innovative technology that eliminates CO2 emissions. Initially focused on hydrogen production via water electrolysis, Sakowin now utilizes biomethane or natural gas as feedstock, allowing for high energy efficiency and low-cost hydrogen generation. The company's advanced process, known as methane plasmolysis, enables on-site and on-demand production, significantly reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional methods. By leveraging existing gas infrastructures, Sakowin supports businesses in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy solutions while integrating decarbonized products into their operations.

ONO

Convertible Note in 2023
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable. We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless. ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility. ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.

Energy Dome

Series B in 2023
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.

Woodio

Grant in 2023
Woodio specializes in eco-friendly bathroom design solutions. It develops innovative, fully waterproof wood composite materials composed of real wood chips, offering customers sustainable and recyclable options for bathroom renovations.

Woodio

Venture Round in 2023
Woodio specializes in eco-friendly bathroom design solutions. It develops innovative, fully waterproof wood composite materials composed of real wood chips, offering customers sustainable and recyclable options for bathroom renovations.

TreaTech

Series A in 2023
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.

Sensoneo

Series A in 2023
Sensoneo is a global provider of enterprise‑grade smart waste management solutions that help cities and businesses reduce costs and environmental impact. The company combines in‑house ultrasonic sensors—Single, Double, Quatro, and patent‑pending Micro‑sensors—with advanced software that delivers real‑time monitoring, analytics, route planning, and vehicle load optimization. By enabling data‑driven decisions, Sensoneo’s platform can cut waste‑collection costs by at least 30 % and lower carbon emissions by up to 60 %. Its solutions are deployed in numerous locations across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, and include incentive programs that encourage waste reduction and streamline the entire waste lifecycle.

Cupffee

Grant in 2023
Cupffee specializes in manufacturing edible coffee cups and stirrers that are biodegradable and thermo-resistant. Their products aim to provide a delicious experience while promoting sustainability, as they generate no industrial waste and utilize leftover materials for other edible products.

Norbite

Grant in 2023
Norbite is a biotechnology research firm that specializes in converting plastic waste into sustainable products through an innovative insect-based biorefinery process. The company's technology enables the production of sustainable goods by utilizing larvae that are bio-refined to extract proteins suitable for food and animal feed. By focusing on the transformation of plastic waste, Norbite aims to provide environmentally friendly solutions while addressing the growing concerns of waste management and sustainability. Through its unique approach, the firm contributes to the development of sustainable products and services that benefit both clients and the environment.

Miwa

Grant in 2023
Miwa is a company that offers a comprehensive retail solution aimed at reducing waste through the use of reusable containers. Its innovative approach focuses on minimizing single-use packaging by employing a circular economy strategy. Miwa's reusable containers are designed to be sealable and hygienic, working in conjunction with electronic dispensers installed in retail environments for the distribution of both food and non-food products in bulk. This system allows producers and retailers to store and dispense goods more sustainably, aligning with modern environmental standards while promoting efficient retail practices.

Modvion

Convertible Note in 2023
Modvion AB is a Swedish company founded in 2015 and based in Gothenburg, specializing in the design and development of modular wind power towers constructed from renewable composite materials. The company focuses on simplifying construction logistics and improving cost efficiency in the wind energy sector through its patented modular technology. This innovative approach enables the production of wind towers exceeding 120 meters in height while significantly reducing transportation costs, installation complexity, and the reliance on traditional steel structures. By leveraging engineered wood products, Modvion aims to enhance the economic viability of wind power projects, ultimately contributing to increased electricity production and more sustainable energy solutions.

NANDO

Grant in 2023
ReLearn is a startup focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to assist companies and municipalities in minimizing their environmental impact by monitoring waste production. Utilizing a plug-and-play sensor called NANDO, which is installed on trash bins, ReLearn gathers precise data on the quantity and quality of waste generated daily. This data facilitates the creation of detailed sustainability reports and enhances awareness of environmental issues among corporate and civic stakeholders. The company employs gamification techniques to engage users and promote environmentally responsible behaviors. ReLearn aims to support visionary organizations in achieving their ZERO WASTE goals and adhering to key Sustainable Development Goals. By transforming ordinary bins into smart waste management systems, ReLearn enables clients to automate processes and improve efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and operational costs associated with improper waste disposal. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, being a winner of the European Social Innovation Competition in 2022.

N2 Applied

Private Equity Round in 2023
N2 Applied is a Norwegian technology company focused on enabling farmers to produce their own sustainable fertilizer through an innovative process that utilizes slurry, air, and electricity. The company is in the pre-commercial phase and has developed a technology that allows for the local production of nitrogen-rich fertilizer from liquid organic substrates, such as livestock manure. By integrating nitrogen from the atmosphere into these substrates, N2 Applied's solution not only enhances the nitrogen content but also mitigates ammonia loss and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The company operates its head office in Oslo/Asker and maintains a test center in Svene, with additional branches in Wageningen and York. N2 Applied's scalable process aims to eliminate the lengthy and costly supply chains associated with traditional fertilizer production, facilitating a more circular farming system. This approach not only provides farmers with cost-effective and environmentally friendly fertilizer but also contributes to on-farm reductions in methane and ammonia emissions.

Energy Dome

Grant in 2022
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.

Releaf Paper

Grant in 2022
Releaf Paper is a producer of sustainable paper products that utilizes fallen leaves as a raw material, aiming to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional paper production. By sourcing leaves from city parks and other urban areas, Releaf Paper offers an innovative alternative to wood-based paper. Their technology not only addresses sustainability concerns but also minimizes water and energy consumption in the manufacturing process. This approach enables paper manufacturers to adopt more environmentally friendly practices while contributing to a circular economy.

Kern Tec

Grant in 2022
Kern Tec specializes in transforming stone fruit pits from cherries, apricots, and plums into high-quality products. Their refined kernels are used as sustainable ingredients in baking, cosmetics, fertilizers, biomass, and food supplements industries.

Blue Planet Ecosystems

Grant in 2022
Blue Planet Ecosystems develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.

Kern Tec

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kern Tec specializes in transforming stone fruit pits from cherries, apricots, and plums into high-quality products. Their refined kernels are used as sustainable ingredients in baking, cosmetics, fertilizers, biomass, and food supplements industries.

FLEXOfibers

Pre Seed Round in 2022
FLEXOfibers specializes in the manufacturing and production of recycled flexible steel fibers designed for concrete reinforcement. The company utilizes waste steel fibers generated during the tire recycling process to create high-quality steel fibers that boast significant tensile strength and flexibility. These fibers are characterized by their reduced diameter, allowing for the production of large quantities of filaments per unit of weight. By incorporating FLEXOfibers' products, clients can enhance the resistance, abrasion, and durability of concrete while also preventing micro-cracks and shrinkage. The innovative approach to recycling and fiber production positions FLEXOfibers as a leader in sustainable concrete reinforcement solutions.

Saia Agrobotics

Seed Round in 2022
Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.

Reverion

Grant in 2022
Reverion develops reversible, carbon-negative power plants using patented technology. Their containerized units achieve electrical efficiencies of up to 80%, doubling the electricity output of conventional gas engines while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a negative CO2 balance.

ONO

Series A in 2022
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable. We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless. ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility. ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.

Brite Solar

Venture Round in 2022
Brite Solar is a nanomaterials company specializing in innovative solar glass technologies. Its primary product is transparent solar glass for greenhouses, enabling self-sufficient greenhouse operations and reducing carbon footprints by minimizing reliance on external energy sources. The company's technology, based on nano-materials ink-jet printed onto glass panels, also has applications in auto-dimming glass and architectural glass for buildings.

ROSI

Series A in 2022
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Energy Dome

Venture Round in 2022
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.

BeeOdiversity

Venture Round in 2022
BeeOdiversity is a company dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity preservation. It collaborates with businesses and local authorities to devise strategies and implement environmental projects that create value for both the environment and stakeholders. The company specializes in the regeneration and preservation of bee populations, utilizing innovative tools and scientific expertise to monitor environmental conditions. Its environmental monitoring tool leverages the biological indicators provided by bees and incorporates data interpretation software to assess pollutant levels and biodiversity status. Through its initiatives, BeeOdiversity aims to reduce pollution in industrial and agricultural sectors, ultimately contributing to a balanced ecosystem.

BeeOdiversity

Grant in 2022
BeeOdiversity is a company dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity preservation. It collaborates with businesses and local authorities to devise strategies and implement environmental projects that create value for both the environment and stakeholders. The company specializes in the regeneration and preservation of bee populations, utilizing innovative tools and scientific expertise to monitor environmental conditions. Its environmental monitoring tool leverages the biological indicators provided by bees and incorporates data interpretation software to assess pollutant levels and biodiversity status. Through its initiatives, BeeOdiversity aims to reduce pollution in industrial and agricultural sectors, ultimately contributing to a balanced ecosystem.

Saia Agrobotics

Grant in 2022
Saia Agrobotics develops autonomous greenhouse and indoor agriculture robots designed to automate harvest and crop-handling tasks in horticulture. Its AI-powered systems enable local, healthy fresh produce production by supporting harvest and crop management, improving efficiency and consistency in controlled environments. The company's solutions aim to make indoor farming accessible and affordable, allowing farmers to control climate and shield crops from external changes, thereby achieving better yields with less land. The technology addresses food security by enabling climate-resilient, high-quality production through automation.

Releaf Paper

Venture Round in 2022
Releaf Paper is a producer of sustainable paper products that utilizes fallen leaves as a raw material, aiming to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional paper production. By sourcing leaves from city parks and other urban areas, Releaf Paper offers an innovative alternative to wood-based paper. Their technology not only addresses sustainability concerns but also minimizes water and energy consumption in the manufacturing process. This approach enables paper manufacturers to adopt more environmentally friendly practices while contributing to a circular economy.

FLEXOfibers

Grant in 2022
FLEXOfibers specializes in the manufacturing and production of recycled flexible steel fibers designed for concrete reinforcement. The company utilizes waste steel fibers generated during the tire recycling process to create high-quality steel fibers that boast significant tensile strength and flexibility. These fibers are characterized by their reduced diameter, allowing for the production of large quantities of filaments per unit of weight. By incorporating FLEXOfibers' products, clients can enhance the resistance, abrasion, and durability of concrete while also preventing micro-cracks and shrinkage. The innovative approach to recycling and fiber production positions FLEXOfibers as a leader in sustainable concrete reinforcement solutions.

Livin Farms

Series A in 2022
Livin Farms is a prominent industrial technology provider in the alternative protein sector, specializing in the development of solutions for farming insects. The company designs and operates industrial-scale insect factories that convert waste materials into high-quality protein feeds. Livin Farms' technology encompasses a comprehensive interface for processing waste into insect feedstock, along with systems for rearing insects, robotic handling, and processing of end products. This innovative approach not only enables clients to produce sustainable insect protein but also contributes to waste reduction by upcycling industrial waste. Through its advanced technologies, Livin Farms is positioned to address the growing demand for alternative protein sources while promoting environmental sustainability.

tozero

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tozero, founded in July 2022 in Munich, Germany, by Sarah Fleischer and Dr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann, specializes in lithium-ion battery recycling technology. The company aims to accelerate decarbonization efforts by developing a scalable and sustainable machine for recovering critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese from various battery types. By enabling industries to reintroduce these valuable raw materials into the supply chain, Tozero contributes to more sustainable practices in battery production and reduces dependency on virgin resources.

Dawn Aerospace

Grant in 2022
Dawn Aerospace designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and launch systems to enable frequent, sustainable access to space. The company develops same-day reusable launch vehicles that can operate with ordinary airspace and aircraft, without specialized space-launch infrastructure, and non-toxic, storable propulsion systems for satellites of all sizes, including CubeSats, offering higher performance while reducing reliance on toxic fuels. Dawn aims to provide end-to-end space transportation capabilities for deployment, positioning and return of spacecraft in a scalable, environmentally conscious manner. Founded in 2016, Dawn is based in New Zealand and the Netherlands, with research, manufacturing and testing facilities in Auckland and Delft.

Resortecs

Grant in 2022
Resortecs is a pioneering company in the fashion industry focused on promoting circularity through its innovative Design for Disassembly approach. The company develops heat-dissolvable stitching threads and thermal disassembly systems that simplify the recycling process for brands, sorters, and recyclers. Its flagship product, Smart Stitch™, features stitching threads with varying melting points that allow for the transformation of garments into recyclable pieces right from the manufacturing stage. Complementing this is Smart Disassembly™, a thermal disassembly system capable of processing up to 4 million garments annually, while maintaining low emissions and preserving material quality. This approach enables the recycling of up to 90% of original fabric material, addressing environmental challenges without compromising the creativity and quality of fashion products. Resortecs aims to facilitate a sustainable future for the textile industry by making garment recycling efficient and accessible.

Chrysalix Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
Chrysalix Technologies is an Imperial College spin-out company developing an innovative biomass fractionation process using low-cost ionic liquids. Currently, their society is heavily relying on the use of crude oil while products are discarded at the end of their lives. They want to change that, which is why they are developing novel chemical processes that enable us to live more sustainably in a clean world. Their first product is the BioFlex process that uses waste wood and agricultural by-products as well as sustainably grown biomass to produce a greener alternative to today’s petrochemical industry while providing unwanted waste materials with a new purpose.

SolarDew

Venture Round in 2022
SolarDew is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in innovative membrane distillation technology for water desalination and purification. The firm focuses on transforming contaminated, tainted, or saline water into pure drinking water. Its modular systems are powered exclusively by solar energy, eliminating the need for external energy sources. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of water purification efforts but also empowers local entrepreneurs to establish and operate their own water treatment businesses within their communities. By leveraging renewable energy, SolarDew aims to provide accessible and safe drinking water solutions globally.

Neuron Soundware

Venture Round in 2022
Neuron Soundware specializes in AI-driven machine diagnostics. It uses ultra-precise audio analysis and other physical parameter assessments to optimize industrial equipment performance, reduce operating costs, enhance maintenance efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and facilitate sustainable manufacturing.

IOS

Grant in 2022
IOS is an R&D entity that focuses on renewable energy, safeguarding the environment, developing sensors, and exploring novel materials. Their approach involves consistently obtaining fresh knowledge and applying it in both domestic and international economic and research sectors. The institute's objective is to introduce cutting-edge technology into the economic environment by leveraging highly educated personnel and cutting-edge laboratory equipment. Their areas of focus include creating chemical sensors to detect food freshness, monitoring water, and air quality, ensuring personal safety and protection, synthesizing nanomaterials, and adapting them for use in diverse fields.

Paptic

Grant in 2022
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.

Susphos

Grant in 2022
Susphos specializes in upcycling phosphate-rich waste streams, transforming them into sustainable alternatives for fossil-sourced products. Their technology optimally processes waste and upgrades it into market-known products, aiming to create a waste-free process.

Susphos

Venture Round in 2022
Susphos specializes in upcycling phosphate-rich waste streams, transforming them into sustainable alternatives for fossil-sourced products. Their technology optimally processes waste and upgrades it into market-known products, aiming to create a waste-free process.

Reselo

Grant in 2022
Reselo is focused on developing and producing sustainable biomaterials that serve as alternatives to fossil-based plastics. The company specializes in Nordic bio rubbers derived from birch bark and other renewable feedstocks, utilizing comprehensive material characterization in its production processes. Reselo's innovative approach has the potential to replace synthetic rubbers, providing businesses with an opportunity to adopt sustainable rubber solutions while decreasing their reliance on fossil fuels.

SolarDew

Grant in 2022
SolarDew is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in innovative membrane distillation technology for water desalination and purification. The firm focuses on transforming contaminated, tainted, or saline water into pure drinking water. Its modular systems are powered exclusively by solar energy, eliminating the need for external energy sources. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of water purification efforts but also empowers local entrepreneurs to establish and operate their own water treatment businesses within their communities. By leveraging renewable energy, SolarDew aims to provide accessible and safe drinking water solutions globally.

Materrup

Grant in 2022
Materrup is an industrial start-up focused on producing low-carbon earth concrete for the construction and urban development sectors. The company employs a unique rupture technology that transforms excavated earth and clay into concrete, significantly lowering the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction materials. This innovative approach not only meets the requirements of future regulatory standards but also addresses the urgent need for sustainability in the construction industry. By enabling on-site developers to decarbonize their projects, Materrup contributes to the creation of sustainable urban environments.

Neuron Soundware

Grant in 2022
Neuron Soundware specializes in AI-driven machine diagnostics. It uses ultra-precise audio analysis and other physical parameter assessments to optimize industrial equipment performance, reduce operating costs, enhance maintenance efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and facilitate sustainable manufacturing.

Nuventura

Seed Round in 2022
Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company has innovated a solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, maintaining the advantages of traditional SF6 switchgear while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nuventura's technology is compatible with existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment while monitoring the health of the switchgear. This advancement positions Nuventura as a key player in promoting sustainable practices within the global energy sector.

Dimpora

Grant in 2022
Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly functional membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces waterproof, fluorine-free membranes primarily made from polyurethane, utilizing a template removal approach to create porosity that enhances breathability. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various surfaces, facilitating fast moisture transport while ensuring complete rain protection. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop high-performance membranes that enable outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature responsibly, with a focus on creating next-generation solutions that may incorporate recyclable materials.

Oxara

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.

DePoly

Grant in 2022
DePoly is a chemical recycling company that converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into virgin-quality raw materials at room temperature. This process enables a circular plastic economy by eliminating the need for pre-washing, sorting, or separation of other plastics.

Nuventura

Grant in 2022
Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company has innovated a solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, maintaining the advantages of traditional SF6 switchgear while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nuventura's technology is compatible with existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment while monitoring the health of the switchgear. This advancement positions Nuventura as a key player in promoting sustainable practices within the global energy sector.

Ecopolplast

Grant in 2022
Ecopolplast is a manufacturing company that innovates in the utilization of recycled materials. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Poland.

Carbo Culture

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2016, Carbo Culture produces biochar from waste biomass using a patented process that permanently stores carbon. Its high-quality biochar is used for soil remediation and enhancement, while also generating renewable energy and creating tangible carbon credits.

Dracula Technologies

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Valence, France, Dracula Technologies designs and manufactures organic photovoltaic cells. These cells convert ambient light into electricity, enabling small devices like phones and sensors to recharge themselves. The company's flagship product, Light As Your Energetic Response (LAYER), is used indoors and outdoors.

Envola

Grant in 2022
Envola specializes in energy-efficient solutions, developing software and hardware for smart energy management, renewable resources, and storage. They design integrated systems for heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water preparation, including heat pumps with integrated storage and networked storage systems.

Easyl

Grant in 2022
Easyl is a manufacturer based in Bonneville, France, specializing in the sustainable production of materials for zinc-based batteries. Founded in 2017, the company employs green chemistry to create composites primarily using calcium zincate. This innovative approach allows Easyl to develop advanced electrodes that enhance the performance of batteries by optimizing their electrochemical characteristics. By focusing on environmentally friendly methods, Easyl aims to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the battery manufacturing industry.

Sakowin Green energy

Grant in 2022
Sakowin is a French company specializing in the production of sustainable hydrogen and solid carbon through innovative technology that eliminates CO2 emissions. Initially focused on hydrogen production via water electrolysis, Sakowin now utilizes biomethane or natural gas as feedstock, allowing for high energy efficiency and low-cost hydrogen generation. The company's advanced process, known as methane plasmolysis, enables on-site and on-demand production, significantly reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional methods. By leveraging existing gas infrastructures, Sakowin supports businesses in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy solutions while integrating decarbonized products into their operations.

Sakowin Green energy

Venture Round in 2022
Sakowin is a French company specializing in the production of sustainable hydrogen and solid carbon through innovative technology that eliminates CO2 emissions. Initially focused on hydrogen production via water electrolysis, Sakowin now utilizes biomethane or natural gas as feedstock, allowing for high energy efficiency and low-cost hydrogen generation. The company's advanced process, known as methane plasmolysis, enables on-site and on-demand production, significantly reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional methods. By leveraging existing gas infrastructures, Sakowin supports businesses in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy solutions while integrating decarbonized products into their operations.

Bloom Biorenewables

Grant in 2022
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.

Deasyl

Grant in 2022
Deasyl is a company dedicated to the development of innovative and eco-friendly chemical solutions, focusing on green chemistry and recycling processes. It specializes in transforming waste and biomass into sustainable products, utilizing clean technology to create scalable processes for major players in the fine chemical and petrochemical industries. By advancing waste valorization and employing biodiesel production methods, Deasyl enables its clients to adopt environmentally friendly practices, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.

Ocean Oasis

Grant in 2022
Ocean Oasis is a water technology company developing wave-powered desalination to produce fresh water from seawater and deliver it to shore with zero emissions. Its platform leverages wave energy to provide a flexible and robust solution that reduces dependence on diesel generators and electric grids, supporting decarbonization for coastal communities. The company aims to offer a cost-competitive approach to sustainable freshwater supply, combining offshore capabilities with environmentally friendly design. Founded in 2020 and based in Oslo, Norway, Ocean Oasis focuses on scalable desalination suitable for coastal infrastructure and regional water security.

BIOWEG

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Germany in 2019, BIOWEG is a purpose-driven company that combines biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulation to develop and sell advanced, sustainable, and bio-based high-performance ingredients for businesses. Their animal-free ingredients are globally scalable and manufactured sustainably using green chemistry. They partner with forward-thinking companies in cosmetics, personal care, agricultural technology, and food/beverage sectors.

Miwa

Grant in 2022
Miwa is a company that offers a comprehensive retail solution aimed at reducing waste through the use of reusable containers. Its innovative approach focuses on minimizing single-use packaging by employing a circular economy strategy. Miwa's reusable containers are designed to be sealable and hygienic, working in conjunction with electronic dispensers installed in retail environments for the distribution of both food and non-food products in bulk. This system allows producers and retailers to store and dispense goods more sustainably, aligning with modern environmental standards while promoting efficient retail practices.

AquaBattery

Grant in 2021
AquaBattery develops safe, sustainable aqueous batteries for large-scale energy storage. Utilizing table salt and water, their flow batteries are non-toxic and adjustable in power capacity independently of energy storage.

Nova Innovation

Grant in 2021
Nova Innovation Ltd. is a tidal energy company founded in 2009 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Leith, Caernarfon, and Shetland. The company specializes in designing, building, and operating underwater tidal turbines that provide clean, predictable electricity while minimizing visual impact and harmonizing with the marine environment. Nova Innovation develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines and is dedicated to reducing reliance on fossil fuels for future generations. With a focus on local supply chains, the company engages coastal communities to enhance the success of its tidal power projects. Nova Innovation gained recognition for deploying the world's first offshore tidal array, earning awards for its contributions to low-carbon innovation and sustainable energy solutions.

BIOWEG

Grant in 2021
Founded in Germany in 2019, BIOWEG is a purpose-driven company that combines biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulation to develop and sell advanced, sustainable, and bio-based high-performance ingredients for businesses. Their animal-free ingredients are globally scalable and manufactured sustainably using green chemistry. They partner with forward-thinking companies in cosmetics, personal care, agricultural technology, and food/beverage sectors.

Concrete4Change

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Concrete4Change is a pioneering company developing technology to permanently capture and utilize CO2 in concrete production. It aims to reduce emissions by mineralizing CO2 within concrete, enhancing its strength and durability. The company has been recognized for its innovation, winning awards such as the United Nations' Most Innovative Net-Zero Technology award at COP26.

FibriTech

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
FibriTech develops a biomaterial technology producing sustainable, natural fiber-based materials for industrial and agricultural applications. Their products include eco-friendly alternatives to rock wool, glass wool, and foamed plastics, serving construction and horticulture sectors.

traceless materials

Grant in 2021
traceless materials is offering a holistically sustainable alternative to plastics and bioplastics. With our first-of-a-kind biomaterial it’s our mission to contribute to solving global plastic pollution. Our innovative technology filed for patent allows to use food production residues to produce materials that are compostable under natural composting conditions. While bio-based, our materials don’t compete with food nor cause land-use-change, don’t need hazardous additives or solvents and have up to 95% lower CO2 emissions. Our materials are neither chemically modified nor synthetically polymerized, therefore they will not fall under the EU Single Use Plastic Directive. Follow us on our journey, and become a part of the solution, not the pollution!

Sensoneo

Venture Round in 2021
Sensoneo is a global provider of enterprise‑grade smart waste management solutions that help cities and businesses reduce costs and environmental impact. The company combines in‑house ultrasonic sensors—Single, Double, Quatro, and patent‑pending Micro‑sensors—with advanced software that delivers real‑time monitoring, analytics, route planning, and vehicle load optimization. By enabling data‑driven decisions, Sensoneo’s platform can cut waste‑collection costs by at least 30 % and lower carbon emissions by up to 60 %. Its solutions are deployed in numerous locations across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, and include incentive programs that encourage waste reduction and streamline the entire waste lifecycle.

Arborea

Grant in 2021
Arborea Ltd. is a biochemical technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015 by CEO Julian Melchiorri. The company specializes in developing innovative bio-based products utilizing carbon bio-converter cell technology, particularly focusing on urban environments and wastewater treatment. Arborea has created the BioSolar Leaf system, a tiling solution that mimics the natural processes of photosynthesis, enabling the growth of microscopic plants to produce healthy food ingredients. This system sequesters carbon dioxide, generates breathable oxygen, and purifies the air, thereby addressing environmental concerns while enhancing food production. By offering a scalable and cost-effective platform, Arborea aims to make sustainable and nutritious food accessible to all, significantly reducing the costs associated with traditional fermentation methods. Through its unique approach, the company is committed to harmonizing food production with ecological sustainability.

AgroBiogel

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2021, AgroBiogel specializes in developing superabsorbent materials for agricultural applications. Its primary products include agrochemical storage systems and slow-release technologies designed to enhance soil water retention capacity, organic matter content, fertility, and convert unproductive soils into productive ones.

Kaffe Bueno

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2016, Kaffe Bueno specializes in transforming coffee waste into valuable ingredients using proprietary biotechnology. The company produces coffee oils, coffee flour, and coffee beans for use in cosmetics, functional foods, and nutraceuticals, aiming to minimize harmful emissions and maximize the usability of coffee's by-products.

STAC Technology

Venture Round in 2021
STAC Technology is a research and development company specializing in the creation and manufacturing of innovative water vapor-driven turbo-compressors. These systems utilize water as a natural refrigerant, providing a sustainable alternative to synthetic refrigerants in the cooling industry. By harnessing thermal energy from water, STAC's technology enables on-site heating and cooling solutions that are both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. The company's approach offers significant advantages, including zero emissions and reduced infrastructure costs, making it a pivotal player in the effort to combat global warming and climate change. Through its advancements, STAC Technology aims to drive innovation in cooling product solutions worldwide.

Green Spot Technologies

Grant in 2021
Green Spot Technologies is a company focused on nutrition and sustainability by producing upcycled food ingredients. Utilizing a specialized fermentation platform, it transforms wasted fruit and vegetable by-products into a low-carb flour that offers enhanced nutritional value and functionality. This innovative flour is characterized by its high protein and dietary fiber content, while being low in starch, sugars, and fats. Green Spot Technologies aims to provide clients with healthier flour alternatives, contributing to waste reduction and promoting sustainable practices in the food industry.

AgroBiogel

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, AgroBiogel specializes in developing superabsorbent materials for agricultural applications. Its primary products include agrochemical storage systems and slow-release technologies designed to enhance soil water retention capacity, organic matter content, fertility, and convert unproductive soils into productive ones.

Sympower

Grant in 2021
Sympower provides software-enabled flexibility services to support a renewable, stable electricity grid. Working with leading industry players, it aggregates appliances and industrial assets and uses automated, non-intrusive software to shift energy usage to cheaper hours and to balance supply and demand in real time. The company helps customers unlock new revenue streams and maximise the value of their energy assets by enabling flexible operation across energy markets, enhancing grid reliability and accelerating the transition to a fully renewable system.

Miwa

Venture Round in 2021
Miwa is a company that offers a comprehensive retail solution aimed at reducing waste through the use of reusable containers. Its innovative approach focuses on minimizing single-use packaging by employing a circular economy strategy. Miwa's reusable containers are designed to be sealable and hygienic, working in conjunction with electronic dispensers installed in retail environments for the distribution of both food and non-food products in bulk. This system allows producers and retailers to store and dispense goods more sustainably, aligning with modern environmental standards while promoting efficient retail practices.

DENS

Grant in 2021
Dutch Energy Systems specializes in Hydrozine solutions that generate hydrogen and electricity independently from the power grid. These solutions help reduce emissions by replacing diesel fuel in heavy-duty vehicles and machinery across industries like agriculture, construction, and others.

Green Spot Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Green Spot Technologies is a company focused on nutrition and sustainability by producing upcycled food ingredients. Utilizing a specialized fermentation platform, it transforms wasted fruit and vegetable by-products into a low-carb flour that offers enhanced nutritional value and functionality. This innovative flour is characterized by its high protein and dietary fiber content, while being low in starch, sugars, and fats. Green Spot Technologies aims to provide clients with healthier flour alternatives, contributing to waste reduction and promoting sustainable practices in the food industry.

FimusKraft

Venture Round in 2021
FimusKraft specializes in developing advanced biowaste fermentation processes that convert biowaste into valuable products such as fertilizer, biogas, and bioenergy. The company focuses on creating environmentally sustainable solutions that not only promote energy efficiency but also contribute to reducing carbon footprints. By leveraging its expertise in biotechnology and the principles of the circular economy, FimusKraft aids its customers in achieving their sustainability objectives while simultaneously generating profitable economic outcomes.

STAC Technology

Grant in 2021
STAC Technology is a research and development company specializing in the creation and manufacturing of innovative water vapor-driven turbo-compressors. These systems utilize water as a natural refrigerant, providing a sustainable alternative to synthetic refrigerants in the cooling industry. By harnessing thermal energy from water, STAC's technology enables on-site heating and cooling solutions that are both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. The company's approach offers significant advantages, including zero emissions and reduced infrastructure costs, making it a pivotal player in the effort to combat global warming and climate change. Through its advancements, STAC Technology aims to drive innovation in cooling product solutions worldwide.

FibriTech

Grant in 2021
FibriTech develops a biomaterial technology producing sustainable, natural fiber-based materials for industrial and agricultural applications. Their products include eco-friendly alternatives to rock wool, glass wool, and foamed plastics, serving construction and horticulture sectors.

FimusKraft

Grant in 2021
FimusKraft specializes in developing advanced biowaste fermentation processes that convert biowaste into valuable products such as fertilizer, biogas, and bioenergy. The company focuses on creating environmentally sustainable solutions that not only promote energy efficiency but also contribute to reducing carbon footprints. By leveraging its expertise in biotechnology and the principles of the circular economy, FimusKraft aids its customers in achieving their sustainability objectives while simultaneously generating profitable economic outcomes.

Orbem

Grant in 2021
Orbem operates an AI-driven sensor system that uses magnetic resonance imaging to analyze biological samples. This innovative approach optimizes breeding processes, enhances food production efficiency to meet global demand, and enables customers to improve processing lines for cost savings and high-quality outputs.

Blue Planet Ecosystems

Seed Round in 2021
Blue Planet Ecosystems develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.

Bound4Blue

Venture Round in 2021
Bound4Blue develops foldable wingsail systems for integration onto various vessels. Their technology harnesses wind power to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by up to 40%, with a payback period under five years.

N2 Applied

Venture Round in 2021
N2 Applied is a Norwegian technology company focused on enabling farmers to produce their own sustainable fertilizer through an innovative process that utilizes slurry, air, and electricity. The company is in the pre-commercial phase and has developed a technology that allows for the local production of nitrogen-rich fertilizer from liquid organic substrates, such as livestock manure. By integrating nitrogen from the atmosphere into these substrates, N2 Applied's solution not only enhances the nitrogen content but also mitigates ammonia loss and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The company operates its head office in Oslo/Asker and maintains a test center in Svene, with additional branches in Wageningen and York. N2 Applied's scalable process aims to eliminate the lengthy and costly supply chains associated with traditional fertilizer production, facilitating a more circular farming system. This approach not only provides farmers with cost-effective and environmentally friendly fertilizer but also contributes to on-farm reductions in methane and ammonia emissions.

Synovance

Venture Round in 2021
Synovance is a company focused on the bio-based economy, utilizing plant-derived resources to create a variety of products, including fuels, chemicals, materials, food, and feed. The company specializes in the development of bio-produced textile dyes and engineered organisms that can efficiently convert biomass into these essential materials. By creating customized strains and secondary genomes tailored for specific applications, Synovance enables manufacturing industries to meet diverse functional requirements across multiple sectors. This innovative approach positions Synovance as a forward-thinking player in the sustainable production of essential goods.
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