Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection.
Their service integrates seamlessly with the operation of smart heating and cooling appliances, so the comfort and convenience of the household are not negatively impacted.
Wakuli is an online marketplace established in 2019 that connects single-origin coffee from smallholder farmers directly to consumers. The company focuses on promoting the principles of the circular economy, aiming to reduce the environmental impact associated with the farm-to-cup process. By eliminating intermediaries, Wakuli ensures that farmers receive fair compensation while providing customers with freshly roasted coffee from around the world. This direct-to-consumer model allows coffee drinkers to enjoy high-quality, affordable beverages without the need for traditional retail channels.
VYTAL Global GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates a digital reusable system aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food industry. The company offers an application that enables consumers to select reusable bowls instead of disposable ones when ordering take-away or delivery food. Users can borrow bowls by displaying a QR code from the app or their membership card, and return them at any partner location or designated return boxes. VYTAL serves a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, restaurants, canteens, caterers, and municipalities. In response to the significant environmental impact of single-use packaging, which generates substantial waste and greenhouse gas emissions, VYTAL positions itself as a sustainable alternative, promoting a circular economy within the growing market for convenience and delivery food.
NOVAMEAT develops cutting-edge technological solutions to feed the planet’s growing population with plant-based foods in order to overcome the challenges of today’s unsustainable and inefficient animal agriculture industry and create a healthy, efficient, humane and sustainable food supply system.
NOVAMEAT's proprietary technologies allow producing plant-based meat substitutes with the same texture, appearance, taste and nutritional properties as a variety of animal meat products, including beef steaks.
NOVAMEAT was recently featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, CBS, Techcrunch, Seeker, Mashable, Euronews, Newsweek, Mirror, El Pais, and was included on Peter Diamandis' list “5 Big Breakthroughs to Anticipate in 3D Printing” in 2019.
Developer of online educational software designed to offer remote and interactive programming courses. The company's data-driven method allows everyone to follow the training remotely and at their own pace, its teachers also provide personal guidance to the students, enabling users to increase their digital skills or start immediately as a developer or data analysts.
30MHz B.V. is a company that specializes in designing and developing a data platform specifically for the horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with additional locations in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, 30MHz manufactures various sensor equipment that provides detailed, crop-level data. Their products measure key metrics such as light intensity, soil moisture, and vapor-pressure deficit, among others. The platform allows for real-time remote monitoring of crops via any device, offering features like custom alerts, heat maps, and interactive graphs. This comprehensive system enables users to gain insights into climatic conditions and optimize their agricultural practices, ultimately improving productivity and reducing costs.
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning software company based in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2012. It offers an online platform and mobile application that utilize statistical analysis and adaptive machine learning algorithms to enhance the language-learning experience. Designed to facilitate language acquisition in approximately 200 hours, Lingvist's platform employs a smart algorithm that monitors user progress and mistakes, adjusting lessons in real-time to align with individual learning patterns. The service aims to improve vocabulary and comprehension by assessing users' existing language knowledge and customizing courses to address their specific learning needs. Lingvist is accessible through iOS and Android devices, making it available to a global audience.
OLIO Exchange Limited operates a mobile application designed to connect neighbors and local shops for the sharing of surplus food and other items. The app allows users to discover food nearing its sell-by date in nearby stores, share home-grown produce, and list groceries from their own kitchens. Users can post photos and descriptions of non-food household items, specifying availability for pick-up, and can browse local listings to request items through private messaging. The platform also features drop boxes for convenient item exchanges without doorstep arrangements, ensuring that items are reserved for those who request them via the app. Additionally, OLIO sells branded merchandise, including tote bags and travel mugs, through its online store. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, OLIO aims to reduce food waste and promote community sharing.
Arborea Ltd. is a biochemical technology company based in London, UK, that focuses on developing sustainable bio-based products using its proprietary BioSolar Leaf technology. Founded in 2015, Arborea's innovative system cultivates microscopic plants, facilitating the production of healthy food ingredients such as antioxidants and functional proteins while also sequestering carbon dioxide and generating breathable oxygen. This technology not only supports urban and industrial applications but also enhances air quality and reduces energy consumption for climate control in buildings. By enabling large-scale algae biomass production, Arborea aims to provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for the sustainable food industry, aligning with environmental goals and promoting healthier food options.
Incision is a developer of a medical education platform that aims to standardize the process of learning surgical procedures. The platform provides a structured approach, breaking down procedures into practical steps and sub-steps. By facilitating access to shared experiences, skills, and expertise, Incision enables medical students to prepare effectively for their roles in the operating room. This comprehensive preparation is designed to enhance the competencies and skills necessary for success in surgical environments.
Their service integrates seamlessly with the operation of smart heating and cooling appliances, so the comfort and convenience of the household are not negatively impacted.
Developer of a career guidance platform designed to empower employment & career services with technology that creates equitable labor markets through the universal language of skills. The company's platform has tailored artificial intelligence algorithms, profiles the skills of marginalized people in the labor force, and matches them to career and education opportunities that align with their abilities, enabling users to create a personalized and data-driven approach to career development and job placement, especially for marginalized populations.
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.
Mosa Meat B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of cultured meat through advanced tissue engineering techniques. The company focuses on producing slaughter-free hamburgers by harvesting adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing for the mass production of meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. By cultivating meat from cells, Mosa Meat aims to promote a sustainable global food system and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production.
Wakuli is an online marketplace established in 2019 that connects single-origin coffee from smallholder farmers directly to consumers. The company focuses on promoting the principles of the circular economy, aiming to reduce the environmental impact associated with the farm-to-cup process. By eliminating intermediaries, Wakuli ensures that farmers receive fair compensation while providing customers with freshly roasted coffee from around the world. This direct-to-consumer model allows coffee drinkers to enjoy high-quality, affordable beverages without the need for traditional retail channels.
Vandersat observes water and temperature at field scale across the globe using satellites.
VanderSat turns satellite-derived climate data into valuable soil moisture information across all sectors. Whether you operate regionally, nationally or globally. VanderSat provides the highest resolution, cost-effective and information-rich soil moisture data in the world. With daily observations you can make better, more informed decisions at any scale - whether you are monitoring crops, predicting the weather, performing predictive analysis, or preventing forest fires.
SkinVision is an awareness and tracking solution that supports individuals with the early recognition of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and precancerous actinic keratosis. SkinVision is the first certified skin cancer application globally based on extensive clinical trials in partnership with the university clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich in 2013, published in the JEADV in 2014. The company has built up a customer portfolio of 1,200,000 users globally and a database of 3,5 million pictures of suspicious skin conditions.
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.
Sama provides data annotation services for machine learning, specializing in image, video, and sensor data. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has locations in various countries including Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Kenya, Uganda, and Singapore. Sama's offerings include automated annotation solutions such as sensor fusions, bounding boxes, semantic segmentation, and video object training, which enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data processing. The company caters to diverse sectors, including transportation, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, and has established partnerships with prominent organizations like Walmart, Google, and Nvidia. By delivering high-quality training data, Sama supports the development of reliable machine learning models for its clients.
Their service integrates seamlessly with the operation of smart heating and cooling appliances, so the comfort and convenience of the household are not negatively impacted.
Black Bear Carbon BV specializes in converting waste tires into carbon black and green energy, operating primarily in the Netherlands and internationally. Founded in 2010 and based in Nederweert, the company utilizes a circular economy model to transform end-of-life tires into sustainable products. Its carbon black, a form of elemental carbon produced through controlled pyrolysis and partial combustion, is employed in various applications, including tires, technical rubber products, plastics, and paints. Additionally, Black Bear Carbon powers its tire shredding operations with electricity generated on-site, while also supplying excess energy to local industries and grids. By providing a renewable resource that reduces reliance on oil and lowers carbon dioxide emissions, the company promotes environmentally friendly practices in the manufacturing sector.
GoodFuels B.V. engages in the storage, trading, and distribution of oil and oil-related products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As of January 6, 2020, GoodFuels B.V. operates as a subsidiary of Finco Fuel Holding B.V.
TheSocialMedwork BV is a Netherlands-based company that facilitates access to approved medicines through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company focuses on managing the sourcing, delivery, and access of medications to patients worldwide. It offers a range of medicines for various diseases, including oncology, neurology, dermatology, hepatology, infectiology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. Patients can obtain prescriptions from their treating doctors and subsequently order their medications online, thereby improving the speed at which they can access essential treatments, especially in regions where these medicines may not be readily available.
SpinDye AB is a Swedish company based in Stockholm that specializes in providing polyester yarns and fabrics for the fashion and apparel industry. The company has developed an innovative water-free dyeing technology that allows for a clean and traceable coloring method for textiles. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of their products but also meets the growing demand for environmentally responsible practices within the fashion sector. By focusing on these advanced textile solutions, SpinDye aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in the industry.
Marqt B.V. is a supermarket operator based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company runs a chain of supermarkets that provide a variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, and dairy. Marqt is focused on delivering quality food items to its customers, emphasizing fresh and sustainable options within its offerings.
Bomberbot is a digital learning platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that focuses on teaching children coding and computational thinking through an engaging online game. Founded in 2014 and now a subsidiary of Coderise, Bomberbot aims to provide accessible programming education to children globally. The platform, developed by Studio Krok, utilizes a fun and visual approach to introduce programming concepts, allowing players to solve logic-based puzzles using visual programming blocks. By promoting creativity and critical thinking, Bomberbot enables children to acquire essential digital skills while enjoying the process of learning.
Operator of an employee engagement platform intended to help companies engage their employees in social impact, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing initiatives. The company offers a variety of features to help companies manage their employee engagement programs, including event management, gamification and impact tracking, enabling clients to improve employee engagement and morale and achieve their sustainability goals.
Afval Loont specializes in waste management. It is based in the Netherlands.
Taxi Electric offers taxi services in electric cars. It is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.