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Lineaje specializes in addressing critical security challenges in the Software Supply Chain faced by organizations involved in software development, usage, or distribution. The company offers a comprehensive platform that ensures software integrity throughout its lifecycle, from creation to deployment.

TreeTube is a developer and manufacturer of innovative urban tree planting products designed to enhance urban greening initiatives. The company specializes in a modular system that facilitates the growth of trees beneath pavements and sidewalks, promoting the development of sustainable urban forests. Its product offerings include root directors and root protectors, which effectively guide underground roots while ensuring they have balanced conditions for optimal growth. This approach not only allows trees to flourish but also prevents damage to surrounding city infrastructure. TreeTube's solutions cater to a diverse range of professionals, including decision-makers, engineers, designers, planners, and landscape architects, providing them with efficient and cost-effective tools to support urban forestry efforts.

SurgiAI is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology that recognizes and segments anatomical components automatically in real time.

+MUSIC is a technology company focused on enhancing the use and monetization of music across various online markets, including gaming and streaming video. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven platform that assists independent musicians in producing soundtracks and monetizing their work early in their careers. This platform organizes music into marketable and easily shareable clips, facilitating fan engagement and providing licensed music along with audio tools. By offering these resources, +MUSIC enables artists to expand their reach and grow their careers more efficiently.

EndoCure develops a robotic AI‑powered ultrasound system that integrates a standard transducer with advanced imaging algorithms to detect and characterize endometriosis lesions. The platform provides clinicians with detailed visualization to improve diagnosis, guide treatment decisions, and support surgical planning.

CommU is a real-time medical translator that fosters an inclusive and accessible healthcare environment.

Envisionit Deep AI is a medical technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 2019. It develops AI-driven solutions to streamline and improve medical imaging diagnosis for radiologists, including a machine learning platform and RADIFY, an AI platform that addresses respiratory and congenital heart diseases. Its technology supports diagnosing across chest X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans, highlighting abnormalities to help clinicians read images more quickly and cost-effectively.

Purcell is a life science start-up producing medication-agnostic, patient-centric, reusable, smart inhalers with highly sophisticated smartphone software.

Apriko focuses on delivering intelligence in the ICU through data integration and AI predictive modeling.

ConfidentialMind, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing a cutting-edge generative AI platform. This platform is designed to operate in demanding on-premises and private cloud environments, enabling businesses to deploy and develop intricate generative AI systems using their most sensitive data. It offers a range of features including access control, API key management, data source integration, AI model hosting, and code generation, allowing companies to tailor their machine learning models to better serve their customers.

Jeev is a technology company that creates digital tools to facilitate and accelerate nature restoration projects worldwide. Their platform assesses the natural capital potential of land, designs intervention strategies, and helps secure financing, enabling clients to restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and promote sustainable land management practices.

PerPlant is a technology company specializing in AI-driven sensor systems for agriculture. Their innovative camera-based sensors provide precise insights into plant health, helping farmers optimize pesticide and fertilizer usage, increase harvest yields, and transition to sustainable farming practices.

DeafTawk provides online sign language interpretation through mobile and web applications, delivering real-time translation between spoken language and sign language. The platform uses artificial intelligence to enable voice-to-sign and text-to-sign translation, supporting seamless communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Available on Android and iOS and via web, it aims to empower the global deaf community by improving access to education, work, and social participation. DeafTawk seeks to reduce communication barriers and foster inclusion through accessible, technology-driven sign language services.

Angry Camel is a food technology company focused on transforming the snack and beverage industry by innovating on-the-go products derived from chickpeas. They specialize in producing organic chickpea protein isolate and a range of nutritional products, including protein-enhanced food, milk, yogurt, whipped cream, meat alternatives, and egg replacements. By utilizing chickpea by-products, Angry Camel offers cost-effective, plant-based protein alternatives to traditional snacks and beverages.

A DNA design company accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. We make biology predictable by combining AI with 'omics data.

Zetamotion develops an AI-based Quality Control as a Service platform. This platform accelerates automated QC processes by leveraging synthetic data to train its analysis capabilities, helping manufacturers enhance product quality, boost throughput, reduce costs, and optimize resources.

Extracellular specializes in bioprocessing technologies designed to optimize cell-culture efficiency for a sustainable bio-economy. The company offers expertise in bioprocess development, scale-up, media development, and cell-line development, enabling clients in cultivated meat, plant-cell culture food, bio-cosmetics, and bio-supplements to create sustainable alternatives.

Generational develops a platform that remotely assesses electric vehicle batteries, providing diagnostics, usage tracking, and predictive modeling. The system helps automotive businesses evaluate battery health for resale and fleet management, reducing risk and supporting transparent transactions.

CloEE is an AI-driven digital advisor for discrete manufacturers. It enhances sustainability by improving Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), reducing energy consumption by 30%, and minimizing emergency stops by 95%. CloEE leverages generative AI to deliver continuous improvement using real-time data from manufacturing equipment, MES, and ERP systems. It empowers manufacturers to tackle production downtime, delivery delays, low OEE, high defect rates, and excessive energy costs.

Change Bio converts waste methane into proteins, making them more affordable and carbon-negative.

Grounded Sensors is developing soil health monitors that can reside in the soil all year, providing farmers with quick input that will help them build techniques for a sustainable agricultural system for future generations.

AiMorphous Health is a Swiss medtech company that develops an AI‑driven blood diagnostics platform. The system uses advanced machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics to analyze blood samples with high sensitivity and accuracy. It enables continuous, daily monitoring of blood activities related to thrombosis and bleeding, allowing healthcare professionals to diagnose a range of conditions quickly and precisely. By improving the speed and reliability of blood test interpretation, the platform supports better patient care and outcomes.

Capitis Solutions is an information technology consulting company based in Maryland that specializes in delivering effective IT solutions tailored to client needs. As a small disadvantaged business, it focuses on providing expertise in application security compliance, cloud-native solutions, and IoT analytics. The company is adept at implementing modern technologies, including microservices for both new and existing applications, while also offering services such as automated compliance scans, continuous monitoring, and legacy system modernization. Capitis Solutions has established partnerships with prominent cloud providers, enhancing its ability to deliver reliable and cost-effective services based on industry best practices.

AtomBeam is a software company developing an artificial intelligence driven ecosystem of data encoding, transmission, and storage algorithms and computational paradigms. Its technology aims to dramatically reduce data transfer and storage requirements while preserving low latency and operating with modest computing power, with particular relevance to IoT and edge computing. It enables data streaming in very small packets, offers near-zero latency, resilience to data errors, and random file access. The company also integrates security with data reduction, combining encryption with its encoding techniques to potentially increase datalink bandwidth and strengthen protection for hardware and networks without relying on traditional compression.

Apeiron Labs develops an ocean monitoring platform that delivers real‑time data from the upper ocean. The system is designed to improve hurricane forecasting, weather prediction, and long‑term climate analysis by reducing the cost and effort of distributed ocean sensing. By providing high‑resolution, timely ocean observations, the platform enables clients to track global economic activity, weather patterns, and climate trends more efficiently.

Aviation Battery Systems LLC designs and manufactures Lithium based energy storage solutions for aviation, located in Chandler, AZ.

Hubble Network provides a satellite-based IoT connectivity solution. Its firmware can be uploaded onto existing chipsets, eliminating the need for custom hardware. The company offers services such as wildfire tracking, energy grid monitoring, and asset tracking for industries like agriculture, logistics, and smart buildings.

Cosnim Cloud Technologies specializes in providing integrated hybrid and multi-cloud live storage, backup, and data retention solutions. The company focuses on protecting data against common threats such as ransomware and outages through robust asymmetric technologies. Cosnim's offerings are designed to reduce storage costs and network traffic, catering to the needs of businesses seeking efficient and secure data management solutions in the cloud. The technology developed by Cosnim enables the distribution and storage of data across various cloud environments, ensuring data availability and integrity.

Makai is providing exceptional services to government and commercial customers.

Mainsail is an information technology company that provides network and cyber security services. It develops a commercial off‑the‑shelf virtualized platform to address critical infrastructure security challenges. The platform uses micro‑segmentation to allocate dedicated hardware to virtual machines and incorporates quality‑of‑service and security architecture. This enables clients to deploy next‑generation secure tactical edge computing solutions.

Polaron Analytics provides data analytics and computational modeling services to government agencies and commercial businesses. The firm applies Python, R, and machine‑learning techniques to deliver data science and engineering solutions, including data mining, predictive modeling, and deep‑learning algorithms. It conducts research and development, creating polymer descriptor databases and analytics software tools. Polaron Analytics has secured contracts with the Air Force and holds an SBA 8(A) certification.

Tempest Droneworx develops real‑time monitoring technology that prevents issues from escalating by delivering actionable intelligence. Its flexible platform aggregates data from drones, robots, static sensors, and crowdsourced sources, giving businesses comprehensive insights to make informed, proactive decisions.

Femtosense is a technology company specializing in the development of ultra-energy-efficient neural network models aimed at facilitating large-scale neural network processing at the edge. The company's innovative models leverage nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity, drawing inspiration from biological neural networks, to achieve high performance-per-joule on complex processing tasks. This technology enables businesses to implement user interfaces characterized by ultra-low latency and low power consumption, while also ensuring complete user privacy.

Skyline Nav AI is a technology company specializing in navigation solutions for both military and non-military users in environments where GPS is degraded or spoofed. The company develops software that employs advanced visualization techniques to serve as an alternative to traditional GPS technology. This innovative approach allows users to effectively detect and track key landmarks and moving objects across various domains, including land, air, sea, and space, ensuring reliable navigation even in challenging conditions.

MORSE Corp offers customer-focused algorithm development, software development, and system integration services for machine learning, artificial intelligence, mission planning, situational awareness, computer vision, and manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Rhoman Aerospace specializes in developing advanced flight control software for drones. Their innovative solution enhances energy efficiency, expands mission capabilities, and significantly reduces the time required for custom engineering and tuning, making it a versatile and time-saving option for various drone applications.

REMA develops membrane‑less electrolyzers that enable large‑scale green hydrogen production. By using fluid mechanics and high operating temperatures, the technology removes the need for costly membranes, resulting in a simple, robust design that reduces production costs. The company’s approach offers an eco‑friendly decarbonization solution, though the expense of green hydrogen remains a challenge compared to fossil‑fuel alternatives.

Brownee is a company that empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their sustainability and success. It provides a digital platform that streamlines environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implementation, replacing complex processes with swift assessments. This enables SMEs to take practical steps towards sustainability, improving both their environmental impact and profitability.

Noriware develops seaweed-based packaging films composed entirely of natural materials. The company's innovative product is home-compostable and leaves no residual waste, addressing the global plastic problem.

Organic Fields offers an innovative biological, certified organic fertilizing solution to commercial growers in the agricultural.

CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste cost-effectively and sustainably.

Umami is a pioneering agri-tech company that specializes in cultivating microgreens using advanced, indoor vertical farming techniques. It offers a diverse range of microgreen products, including radish, mustard, red clover, and specialty mixes, along with value-added items like umami pesto and mayonnaise. By operating year-round and eliminating the need for traditional farming land and weather dependence, Umami ensures consistent, high-quality, and affordable microgreens for its customers.

WhomLab provides Human Resources with a platform to assess and develop staff.

Nature’s Principles is a Dutch biotechnology company that develops innovative fermentation technology. It uses mixed culture fermentation, inspired by principles of nature, to produce lactic acid and poly-lactic acid (bioplastic) from low-value waste streams like sugar beet pulp and molasses. This process enables clients to replace oil-based chemicals while improving sustainability metrics.

Treeless Pack is a Vertical farming method that transforms waste into nanocellulose for sustainable construction and packaging.

Fotortec is a biotechnology company focused on sustainable protein production. It uses fungal bioconversion to convert agricultural byproducts and vegetable waste into nutrient-rich biomass via mushroom cultivation and downstream refinement, creating plant-based ingredients aligned with a circular economy. These ingredients support flavor enhancement, protein enrichment, and natural food formulations across diverse product categories for food manufacturers.

Protofib transform protein waste into sustainable bioplastic technologies to alleviate climate change.

HeroSupport is a medical device manufacturing company founded in 2019 and based in Veyrier, Geneva. The company specializes in creating medical immobilization devices designed to enhance patient comfort during clinical procedures. Its innovative technology transforms imaging and treatment tables into personalized support solutions, specifically catering to the needs of patients undergoing prone breast radiotherapy. This approach allows patients to benefit from tailored support, eliminating the need for them to adjust to the standard table. By improving patient comfort, HeroSupport enables healthcare providers to deliver more effective and cost-efficient cancer treatment.

ANT Machines manufactures automated yard robots that optimize industrial yard operations. The robots reduce CO2 emissions, increase workforce capacity, and handle towing, varied loads, and complex routes. Their technology improves safety, efficiency, and sustainability in logistics and industrial settings.

SCALE develops sustainable bio-based materials that enhance performance while reducing costs and significantly lowering emissions. Its natural-fiber composites serve as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials in industries such as sporting goods, automotive, and aerospace.

Born Maverick is a plant-based food startup founded in the UK.

Econutri produces sustainable proteins through innovative fermentation processes that utilize carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. Their eco-friendly proteins cater to diverse applications in food products and non-food industries, aiming to reduce environmental impact and meet growing protein demands.

HydrOral develops a passive hydration system designed to alleviate chronic dry mouth. The product delivers moisture through a diffusion mechanism, providing relief to individuals with hyposalivation and improving their overall quality of life.

Dunya Analytics is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that provides businesses with science-based risk analytics focused on biodiversity and nature. Its platform offers insights into various environmental factors such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, marine ecosystems, pollution, and resource use. By translating these insights into actionable financial terms, Dunya Analytics helps companies meet their ESG disclosure requirements and drive sustainability strategies.

Azure Cell Therapies is a biotech company developing next-gen CGTs for neurodegenerative diseases

EcoAct Tanzania is a manufacturer of eco-friendly building materials that recycles post-consumer plastic waste, packaging materials, and agricultural waste into durable plastic lumber. Using chemical-free extrusion and energy-conscious processes, the company creates timber substitutes that resist rot and termites and offer an affordable alternative to wood for construction and outdoor applications.

CNS Therapy is a spin-off from the University of North Carolina that develops mind-body therapy-based solutions and devices to alleviate chronic pain and related conditions. It combines operant behavioral therapy with a proprietary device called SET, Systolic Extinction Training, to enhance learning and reset the autonomic nervous system, with the aim of delivering long-lasting pain relief. The company tracks physiological parameters and uses the resulting data to optimize therapy, delivering an integrated program of psychological training and electrostimulation to help patients reduce or eliminate pain and return to daily activities.

Miido develops a technology platform that enables farmers to optimize fertilization by controlling and measuring the entire process through voice commands. The system gathers soil data, provides analytics, and offers real‑time monitoring, helping farmers reduce costs, increase crop yields, and lessen environmental impact.

Founded in 2021, Sóliome is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing protein-based sunscreens that are safe and effective, using molecules naturally produced by the human body to protect against harmful UV rays.

Bioreset develops biodegradable material processing systems that convert agricultural and industrial waste into fully biodegradable raw materials for the plastics industry. The platform is compatible with existing manufacturing infrastructure, meets international compostability standards, and is cost‑efficient by using low‑value byproducts. It enables clients to replace conventional plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives without major changes to production processes.

Leviathan is a ship recycling operator that modernizes the industry by applying sustainable processes to refurbish vessels. The company focuses on cleaner, safer, and faster recycling methods, reducing emissions and providing reclaimed parts and materials for artists and other users. Its approach aims to address longstanding environmental and safety challenges in shipbreaking while creating value from decommissioned ships.

DOODA Solutions produces organic vermicompost, a nutrient-rich fertilizer derived from earthworms. This promotes soil health by reducing reliance on chemicals, enhancing nutrient absorption, and increasing water retention.

TRASHCOIN is a digital recycling technology that improves citizen engagement in recycling, to drive operational efficiencies and increase transparency in the supply chain. With our mobile app, Users can search for the closest recycling or collection station, take their plastic bottles to them, and get paid. They have the option to exchange their earnings for cash, for mobile Airtime/Data, pay for electricity and PayTv subscriptions, or pay for University Entrance examination fees. Recycling companies can register their business locations on our web platform and be seen by users who live nearby. They get to receive very clean PET bottles that improve the quality of their feedstock and eliminate the logistics and transportation costs involved in visiting households and dumpsites to purchase filthy PET bottles. Our system ensures they have a proper inventory system to track their recycling activities and generate valuable Data. Our Recycling as a Business solution also allows individuals with start-up capital as low as 10,000 Naira ($25) to register as collectors/aggregators, receive bottles from users, and resell the bottles to recycling companies to make up to 20% profit margin monthly. Our system isn’t limited to plastic collection alone, we also facilitate the recycling of other recyclables like Aluminium cans, bottles, Cartons, cardboard, papers, Nylon, Metal, Electronic waste, and car batteries.

AdAstra Sustainability is a geospatial data science company that develops an environmental impact analysis tool for the agricultural sector. By integrating satellite imagery and crop data, it evaluates the ecological footprint of land conversion for various crops. The platform delivers detailed insights that help stakeholders across the agricultural value chain make informed decisions and adopt practices that align with planetary boundaries.

Ecobean is a company that develops proprietary technology to convert spent coffee grounds into sustainable raw materials and specialty chemicals. It addresses the global challenge of coffee waste by collecting spent grounds from cafes and offices and transforming them into market-ready bio-products. The process enables the production of materials such as coffee briquettes and pellets, biodegradable flower pots, biodegradable coffee capsules, oils, fragrances, and other sustainable inputs, supporting alternative energy and green chemistry strands. The approach combines waste collection with scalable, deep-tech processing to reduce the carbon footprint associated with coffee waste and to create economic value from a widely available feedstock. Ecobean positions its offerings for industries seeking greener alternatives, emphasizing circular economy principles, traceability, and supplyability through integrated waste pickup, processing, and productization.

Rrreefs specializes in restoring damaged coral reefs using a scientifically developed modular reef system. Employing 3D-printing technology, the company aims to revive marine life, create new ecotourism attractions, and protect coastlines.

The company develops eco‑friendly antibacterial solutions that address antimicrobial resistance. It validates bacterial targets and discovers bacteriophages, creating precision microorganisms that can be scaled and tailored for use across various healthcare and industrial applications.

Riverkin is a high-resolution sensor networks for dynamic freshwater which empowers global decisions with hydrological intelligence.

Cellva Ingredients is a biotechnology startup that harnesses the rich biodiversity of the Brazilian biome to craft novel flavor carriers, less saturated fats, and essential fatty acids through cellular cultivation and microencapsulation. The company has garnered recognition through its involvement in esteemed acceleration programs such as Proveg International and boasts the sole privately-owned development center in Brazil.

FireFly Fusion is a research company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to create clean and sustainable power through controlled nuclear reactions. The company is pioneering the development of standard tokamaks, a type of device used to confine hot plasma and facilitate fusion. By utilizing microwaves to generate and control this plasma, FireFly Fusion aims to harness the inherent energy of fusion, positioning itself as a complementary solution to renewable energy sources. Its efforts are directed towards enabling organizations, governments, and industries to transition toward a more sustainable energy future, utilizing proven technologies combined with innovative scientific advancements.

Aseptuva is an early-stage MedTech company based in Technopark Winterthur. It aims to combat Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) by developing medical devices for in-situ disinfection of various catheters, preventing infections at their source and potentially saving thousands of lives annually.

PROTe-IN specializes in microbial fermentation technology for producing clean-label alternative proteins, collagen, and other biofabricated ingredients. Its proprietary continuous CO2 fermentation process offers enhanced productivity compared to traditional methods, while also offsetting captured CO2 emissions.

Jabin produces a line of natural beverages that blend traditional Persian flavors with modern wellness trends. The company’s flagship product is an organic apple‑cider vinegar infused with fresh mint, cucumber, pink Himalayan salt, and raw cane sugar. By using whole herbs and fruits rather than processed ingredients, Jabin’s drinks aim to hydrate the body, replenish electrolytes, and support post‑exercise recovery. The formulation is designed to balance taste with health benefits, helping consumers maintain stamina during physical activity. Jabin’s approach emphasizes clean, plant‑based ingredients and a commitment to sustainable sourcing.

Inkocell Therapeutics is creating a healthier tomorrow for patients with cardiac fibrosis through a life-long cure.

Pack2Earth, S.L. is a Spanish company dedicated to developing and producing sustainable, compostable materials for packaging in the food sector and other industries. Their products, including home compostable packaging films and injection materials, are designed to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics, helping to reduce waste and contamination. They cater to a wide range of products, from long-life dry and liquid foods to non-food items, providing protection against moisture, oxygen, and grease.

Biotango is an agri-biotechnology company dedicated to developing climate-smart crops using advanced breeding and genomic editing techniques. Our platform integrates genomics, climate data, AI and bioinformatics to perform precise crossbreeding simulations, allowing us to identify and select high-yield varieties in adverse climatic conditions. This approach promotes crop resilience and adaptation, ensuring global food security.

Myriad Optics is a new bacterial contamination detection solutions for the food industry, to preserve public health, reduce waste and save on costs.

Aiko is a food on the market that meets our needs for healthy, delicious, and sustainable cuisine for our dogs.

AgriMercarb operates a network of community-based facilities that convert organic waste into agricultural inputs. The company produces organic fertilizer, biochar, protein-rich black soldier fly larvae for animal feed, and briquettes for eco-friendly fuel. By transforming waste into valuable products, it supports local communities, promotes environmental sustainability, and offers affordable inputs for agriculture.

aikemy is a decision-making processes with real-time data to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability across the agricultural and food industries.

Nulicious is a provider of fresh, organic baby meals and nutrition plans. The company offers a range of products including lentils, fruits, and vegetables, and delivers cold‑pressed, nutritionally balanced meals tailored to infants. Its service includes an optimized nutrition plan that helps parents provide complete, healthy meals for early life development, aiming to support a happy and healthy future for children.

RephImmune is revolutionizing solid tumor cell therapy through our groundbreaking technology. Unlike conventional cell therapies, RACE bypasses traditional signaling pathways, unlocking the full potential of immune cells. With unparalleled advantages evident in pre-clinical data, RACE stands out in transformative advancements. Join us in accelerating RACE breakthroughs to have a clinical impact on more cancer patients!

microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

Blomso is a technology company specializing in live soil-sensing solutions. It uses software and artificial intelligence to monitor essential soil nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium at a granular level, providing farmers with precise, data-driven insights. This enables farmers to make informed decisions, optimize resource use, and ultimately enhance crop yields while promoting sustainable agriculture.

Aerospec offers comprehensive and actionable information that helps data-driven policymaking.

Spectacular Labs offers fast, accurate, and affordable food safety testing. It provides comprehensive services across the food supply chain, including nutritional paneling, autonomous testing equipment, lab automation, advanced data analytics, analytical tests, and consulting. The company helps food businesses ensure quality and safety, protecting consumer health and brand reputation.

AI-Genix develops intelligent pest management solutions and sustainable farming technologies to address global hunger threats and enhance food security. Its platform offers products for plant protection and sustainable farming, enabling farmers to produce high-quality crops with minimal pesticide residue while optimizing resources.

AlgaeforFood is the spark that ignites a gastronomic revolution Utilizing components obtained from microalgae.

Floating Robotics develops robotic solutions for manual work in greenhouses. Their system comprises a robotic manipulator, cameras, and edge computing, equipped with neural networks to detect and localize objects in 3D. It can be mounted on various mobile platforms to automate tasks like harvesting and de-leafing.

Polyose Bio develops a platform technology that upcycles organic waste into high‑value chemicals by combining insects and engineered microbes. The system uses synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, polymer chemistry and machine learning to convert food waste into biofuels, biopolymers and proteins. By pairing insects with microbial cell factories, the platform reduces costs and environmental impact, enabling clients to produce low‑cost, sustainable sugar polymers while addressing food waste.

Baobaby is a manufacturer of plant‑based infant nutrition that transforms locally sourced, drought‑resistant crops—such as baobab, moringa, millet, and sorghum—into affordable formulas. The company uses a low‑carbon supply chain, mobile payments for farmers, and educational outreach to provide sustainable alternatives to conventional infant nutrition and support local communities.

AlphaPowders is a startup company working on innovative solutions for additive manufacturing. Our leading projects include: a spheroidization technology for powders' flowability improvement; a novel, cost-saving approach towards polymer pulverization; and development of new powder materials for SLS printing industry.

Reify Nutrition is developing brand new delicious, nutritious and convenient plant-based snack foods beyond the established markets for meat and dairy analogs.

Allies’ mission is to promote and optimize the obtaining of public funding by high-tech SMEs with R&D projects contributing to the energy and ecological transition (EET) or to a societal transformation oriented towards the well-being of all.

Saara offers AI-driven software that helps eCommerce brands reduce product returns and optimize operational efficiency. Its platform includes automated returns management, eco-friendly shipping solutions, and customer loyalty programs.

Biomakan is helping farmers transform farm waste to high value farm product.

Linium Biochemicals develops photochemical technology that precisely cleaves lignin linkages, enabling cascade valorization of abundant wood waste into green aromatic chemicals. The company transforms lignin, a major component of wood waste, into versatile raw materials for low‑carbon, circular chemistry, supplying industries with new compounds and synthetic routes to biobased chemicals.

Hulk Bio provides cell-based human milk, when breastfeeding isn’t possible.

Rosalind Bioculture develops precision fermentation technologies that use genetically enhanced yeast strains to increase yield in fermentation facilities. The company engineers microorganisms and creates novel fermentation processes that transform everyday ingredients into fermented beverages enriched with natural bioactives. These technologies enable the food industry to produce sustainable proteins at scale, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional protein sources.

-We transform degraded soils into highly productive fields: At CALIGENIA we transform organic waste into BACTERCHAR. An innovative product emerged from the transformation of an ancient soil amendment, the biochar. Enhancing this amendment allows for its optimal combination with agriculturally important microorganisms (PGPM). These microorganisms are sought, isolated, and reproduced for each agroecosystem and reintroduced through our BACTERCHAR. We integrate environmental, geographical, physicochemical, and microbiological data from different soils to obtain specific combinations of BACTERCHAR and PGPM for each soil problem through algorithmic comparison. -We reduce global warming: By applying the BACTERCHAR to the soil, we are completing the process of removing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it for hundreds of years in the soil. -We reuse organic waste: As we use organic waste as feedstock, our BACTERCHAR provides a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to handling waste produced by agro-industrial activity and organic waste in general. -We generate renewable energy: The process of transforming organic waste into BACTERCHAR is exothermal, which means it generates renewable energy as a by-product. All gases produced during the production of our BACTERCHAR are reused to generate renewable and sustainable energy.