Impact Science Ventures

Copernic Catalysts is a company focused on developing sustainable chemical catalysts and processes aimed at reducing the carbon footprint across various industries. The firm designs innovative zero- and low-carbon technologies that align with the current economic landscape of the chemical sector. Its advanced catalysts and processes support the production of sustainable chemicals and synthetic fuels, helping clients enhance energy efficiency, lower production costs, and access affordable zero-carbon chemicals. Through these efforts, Copernic Catalysts contributes to a more sustainable future in chemical manufacturing.

Aralez Bio specializes in the sustainable production of noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs), which are also known as unusual or unnatural amino acids. The company has developed a novel enzymatic method that allows for the synthesis of over 100 ncAAs with perfect enantiopurity in a single step, using water as the sole byproduct. This innovative approach provides clients with access to essential amino acids required for advancements in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and functional materials, thereby supporting various sectors in their product development efforts.

Turnover Labs is focused on decarbonizing the chemical production sector by providing carbon-neutral alternatives to traditional petrochemicals. The company specializes in producing industrial chemicals using innovative electrocatalysts that can directly convert impure carbon dioxide waste streams from manufacturing processes into valuable chemical products on-site. This approach allows industries to effectively manage impurities, resulting in longer device lifetimes and reduced purification costs. As a result, Turnover Labs aims to make the synthesis of essential chemical building blocks more economical and sustainable, thereby transforming the way petrochemicals are generated.

Developer of an electrolysis equipment designed to refine minerals and desalinate water. The company's technology manufactures low-cost electrolysis equipment which is used to electrify and decarbonize the production of commodity chemicals needed to transition to a carbon-free industry, enabling companies to manufacture electrified chemicals for a carbon-free future.