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.

Nicklas Bergman

Strategic Advisor and IC member

Francoise Birnholz

Affiliate Member

David Malo Jean

Director

Past deals in Sustainability

Skyfora

Seed Round in 2025
Skyfora is a company focused on enhancing weather observation and forecasting capabilities through innovative technology. It addresses the limitations of traditional weather data by utilizing repurposed GNSS receivers located in telecom base stations, transforming them into advanced 4D weather scanners. This approach generates significantly more weather observation data, improving the accuracy and performance of AI-driven weather forecasts. Additionally, Skyfora develops forecasting software that leverages computer vision and IoT technologies to analyze high-resolution satellite images, particularly for predicting hurricanes. This technology aids disaster management efforts by providing critical insights that can help mitigate the impacts of severe weather events. Through its advancements, Skyfora contributes to global sustainability and enhances the operational efficiency of industries reliant on accurate weather information.

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.

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.

Onego Bio

Venture Round in 2024
Onego Bio is a biotechnology company focused on producing animal-free egg white protein through precision fermentation. Their flagship product, Bioalbumen, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional egg proteins, boasting identical taste and nutritional profiles while providing superior functional properties and a significantly reduced environmental footprint. By employing commercially proven technology, Onego Bio meets the growing demand for stable and sustainable functional ingredients within the food industry. The company has gained recognition as a leader in innovation, winning Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas award. Additionally, Onego Bio is actively involved in the industry as a co-founder of the Precision Fermentation Alliance and Food Fermentation Europe, further establishing its commitment to advancing sustainable food solutions.

E-peas

Venture Round in 2024
E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.

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.

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.

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 is a pioneering marine technology company that develops foldable and autonomous wingsail systems for integration onto various vessels. Their innovative system harnesses existing wind power to generate thrust, reducing main engine usage by up to 40%. This results in significant fuel consumption and pollutant emission reductions, with an average payback period of less than five years. The technology also facilitates clean hydrogen production through seawater electrolysis.

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.

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.

Hardt Hyperloop

Venture Round in 2023
Hardt Hyperloop is a company dedicated to developing an innovative transportation system that enables emission-free travel over large distances. Originating from the winning team of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, it aims to create a hyperloop network that serves both passengers and freight efficiently. The hyperloop system designed by Hardt Hyperloop focuses on providing a safe, sustainable, and affordable mode of transport, allowing for rapid travel between network cities with minimal waiting times. By prioritizing accessibility and environmental responsibility, Hardt Hyperloop seeks to revolutionize global mobility and enhance connectivity for daily commuters.

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.

VCG.AI

Grant in 2023
VCG.AI develops AI-powered software to accelerate the circular economy by turning industrial by-products and waste into valuable resources. Its platform, including the Value Chain Generator, analyzes thousands of data points to identify, evaluate, and implement circular business models and resource reuse strategies. It integrates real-time data analytics, technology readiness assessments, patent landscape analysis, supplier mapping, and value-chain tracking to shorten development cycles and improve resource efficiency. The solution supports organizations, cities, and regions in valorising by-products, sourcing circular materials, and enhancing circularity across supply chains. VCG.AI maintains a library of validated circular solutions and technologies and operates across Europe, helping customers accelerate market entry and create more sustainable, resilient operations.

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.

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.

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

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.

Skyfora

Grant in 2022
Skyfora is a company focused on enhancing weather observation and forecasting capabilities through innovative technology. It addresses the limitations of traditional weather data by utilizing repurposed GNSS receivers located in telecom base stations, transforming them into advanced 4D weather scanners. This approach generates significantly more weather observation data, improving the accuracy and performance of AI-driven weather forecasts. Additionally, Skyfora develops forecasting software that leverages computer vision and IoT technologies to analyze high-resolution satellite images, particularly for predicting hurricanes. This technology aids disaster management efforts by providing critical insights that can help mitigate the impacts of severe weather events. Through its advancements, Skyfora contributes to global sustainability and enhances the operational efficiency of industries reliant on accurate weather information.

Skyfora

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Skyfora is a company focused on enhancing weather observation and forecasting capabilities through innovative technology. It addresses the limitations of traditional weather data by utilizing repurposed GNSS receivers located in telecom base stations, transforming them into advanced 4D weather scanners. This approach generates significantly more weather observation data, improving the accuracy and performance of AI-driven weather forecasts. Additionally, Skyfora develops forecasting software that leverages computer vision and IoT technologies to analyze high-resolution satellite images, particularly for predicting hurricanes. This technology aids disaster management efforts by providing critical insights that can help mitigate the impacts of severe weather events. Through its advancements, Skyfora contributes to global sustainability and enhances the operational efficiency of industries reliant on accurate weather information.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nowi

Venture Round in 2022
Nowi is a technology company that specializes in energy harvesting solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It has developed a small chip that allows these devices to operate indefinitely without the need for traditional power sources, such as batteries or electrical cables. Instead, Nowi's patented technology captures ambient energy from various sources, including light, temperature gradients, and radio waves, converting them into usable power. This innovation not only simplifies the design process for manufacturers but also facilitates the creation of sustainable and environmentally friendly products. By harnessing the energy that is naturally available in the environment, Nowi aims to revolutionize the way IoT devices are powered, promoting a more efficient and maintenance-free approach to energy consumption.

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.

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.

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.

E-peas

Grant in 2022
E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.

Nowi

Grant in 2022
Nowi is a technology company that specializes in energy harvesting solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It has developed a small chip that allows these devices to operate indefinitely without the need for traditional power sources, such as batteries or electrical cables. Instead, Nowi's patented technology captures ambient energy from various sources, including light, temperature gradients, and radio waves, converting them into usable power. This innovation not only simplifies the design process for manufacturers but also facilitates the creation of sustainable and environmentally friendly products. By harnessing the energy that is naturally available in the environment, Nowi aims to revolutionize the way IoT devices are powered, promoting a more efficient and maintenance-free approach to energy consumption.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Norwegian company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for freshwater production through a sustainable desalination platform powered by wave energy. Based in Oslo, the company has developed a flexible and robust technology that harnesses the power of ocean waves to produce desalinated water without relying on electricity generation. This environmentally friendly approach offers a competitive alternative to traditional diesel-driven desalination methods, promoting decarbonization efforts and reducing emissions. By leveraging Norway's offshore expertise, Ocean Oasis aims to provide an efficient and clean means of delivering fresh water to coastal regions where it is needed most.

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.

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.

Wi Charge

Venture Round in 2021
Wi-Charge is a developer of safe and reliable wireless power solutions that can transmit energy over distances of 10 meters (30 feet) or more. Founded in 2010, the company's technology aims to eliminate the need for charging cables and batteries by providing seamless, continuous power to devices. This innovation addresses the growing inconvenience of frequent recharging or battery replacement in the digital era. Wi-Charge's solutions offer cost savings, hassle-free charging, and environmentally friendly energy use, enhancing ESG ratings. The technology is currently applied in smart retail and building environments, powering products like advertising displays and smart door locks. Future applications include wirelessly charging consumer devices such as laptops, tablets, cellphones, gaming controllers, handheld scanners, light EVs, and more. Wi-Charge's deep-tech solutions are based on breakthroughs in photonics and semiconductors, revolutionizing power transmission similar to how Wi-Fi transformed communications.

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.

Hardt Hyperloop

Funding Round in 2021
Hardt Hyperloop is a company dedicated to developing an innovative transportation system that enables emission-free travel over large distances. Originating from the winning team of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, it aims to create a hyperloop network that serves both passengers and freight efficiently. The hyperloop system designed by Hardt Hyperloop focuses on providing a safe, sustainable, and affordable mode of transport, allowing for rapid travel between network cities with minimal waiting times. By prioritizing accessibility and environmental responsibility, Hardt Hyperloop seeks to revolutionize global mobility and enhance connectivity for daily commuters.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

iFLUX

Grant in 2021
iFLUX is a technology company focused on sustainable groundwater management and soil remediation. Founded in 2017, it addresses the critical issue of water scarcity by enhancing the visibility of groundwater dynamics. The company has developed patented groundwater sampling technology, known as iFLUX Samplers, which allows for efficient tracking of groundwater contamination over time. These samplers facilitate faster and more cost-effective remediation projects by providing essential data on groundwater and contaminant movement. iFLUX’s Sensing Solutions integrate advanced commercial sensors with unique vertical and horizontal flux sensors to create comprehensive real-time monitoring networks. These networks offer actionable insights through a personalized dashboard that combines public and company-specific data, enabling clients to analyze trends and respond promptly to groundwater-related activities. iFLUX serves various sectors, including urban management, conservation, construction, and drinking water utilities, providing them with critical information to mitigate risks associated with soil contamination and ensure reliable water supplies.

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.

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.

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 is a pioneering marine technology company that develops foldable and autonomous wingsail systems for integration onto various vessels. Their innovative system harnesses existing wind power to generate thrust, reducing main engine usage by up to 40%. This results in significant fuel consumption and pollutant emission reductions, with an average payback period of less than five years. The technology also facilitates clean hydrogen production through seawater electrolysis.

Bound4Blue

Grant in 2021
Bound4Blue is a pioneering marine technology company that develops foldable and autonomous wingsail systems for integration onto various vessels. Their innovative system harnesses existing wind power to generate thrust, reducing main engine usage by up to 40%. This results in significant fuel consumption and pollutant emission reductions, with an average payback period of less than five years. The technology also facilitates clean hydrogen production through seawater electrolysis.

Seqana

Grant in 2021
Seqana is a developer of satellite-based software that focuses on monitoring soil organic carbon (SOC) to support nature-based climate services. The company provides an innovative, cost-effective solution for project developers, agribusinesses, NGOs, and large corporations, allowing them to obtain actionable insights into soil health and carbon sequestration practices. By leveraging remote sensing technology, Seqana enables clients to measure and understand soil carbon levels quickly and accurately, contributing to efforts in combating climate change at a global scale. Through its cutting-edge monitoring platform, Seqana supports the transition to sustainable agricultural practices and enhances the value of environmental initiatives.

SAS SABI AGRI

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2017, SAS SABI AGRI specializes in designing and manufacturing electric tractors for diverse agricultural projects such as market gardening, livestock farming, field crops, vine-growing, and arboriculture.

Plant e

Grant in 2021
Do you want to use your green roof to power your house? Would you like to see each wetland and rice paddy field in the world turned into a power plant without harvesting the plants? Plant-e is a company that develops and produces products in which living plants generate electricity. The company was founded on September 14, 2009 as a spin-off from the sub-department of Environmental Technology of Wageningen University by Marjolein Helder and David Strik. Since her PhD-graduation in November 2012 Marjolein is working full-time as CEO of Plant-e. David works as an assistant professor at Wageningen University and still is an important link between scientific research and the research and development at Plant-e.

Lactips

Venture Round in 2021
Lactips produces biodegradable thermoplastic pellets derived from milk protein. These pellets are used by clients as a sustainable alternative to oil-based products in various plastic applications.

KASI Technologies

Grant in 2021
KASI Technologies offers a solution for fleet owners to cut down on their emissions and expenses related to fuel consumption. Their patented technology is designed to achieve both goals simultaneously, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option for businesses seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. The company aims to provide innovative solutions to the auto industry, in order to tackle the challenges related to reducing car emissions and complying with CO2 legislation. Their mission is to deliver "Ness," a cutting-edge technology designed to help the automotive sector meet the demands of the current environmental landscape. By leveraging Ness, KASI Technology is working towards a more sustainable future, with reduced carbon emissions and increased efficiency in the transportation sector.
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