Woon Duurzaam provides a innovative one-stop-shop cloud platform that brings consumers clarity in the business of home renovation. It connects customers requiring a sustainable home with energy saving & generating equipment suppliers and high quality installers. It provides an affordable energy sustainable home with the expected comfort and without hassle.
The Ketchup Club focuses on producing ketchup and condiments aimed at reducing food wastage in Kenya and other developing nations. By processing local fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and mangoes, the company transforms these ingredients into flavorful sauces, thereby extending their shelf life. This approach not only allows customers to enjoy a versatile condiment with their meals but also provides farmers with a valuable outlet for their harvests. The Ketchup Club operates a local drying hub to facilitate this process, promoting sustainability and supporting local agriculture in the regions it serves.
Zonnepanelendelen B.V. develops and operates a Web based crowd-funding platform for collective solar-energy initiatives. The company offers document management system, on how to develop a solar power plant; administrative system, for atomized back-office support for each project; and online monitoring tool for the consumers, to track and experience investment. It supports various local renewable-energy initiatives with the realization of projects by providing financing, contracting, administration, and management services. it also operates an mobile application for users. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
swap-studio is an exclusive online community where reuse is a lifestyle choice. It is changing the face of the resale industry with a resurgence of the barter system, but without the need to give-and-take from the same person. Members swap things they no longer want using a community currency called ‘kudos’. Current collections include fashion, living and kids products. All products are curated in-house for quality and individuality. Via a Zero Waste Partnership Program, swap-studio also partners with selected retail brands to to offer a sustainable liquidation strategy for overstock and showcase their commitment to a circular economy. Membership to swap-studio via a monthly subscription which allows members to accumulate kudos and swap an unlimited number of items. There is no money exchanged between parties to a swap, only Kudos. Currently only available in the Netherlands with a staged global rollout planned for 2022.
SUNT is an Amsterdam-based startup that makes food products from discarded bananas.
Oorja aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. They deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. They use a scaleable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.
LeydenJar Technologies B.V., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands, focuses on developing pure silicon anodes aimed at increasing the energy density of lithium-ion battery cells. As a spin-out from the Dutch Energy research center ECN, the company employs a modified linear microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technology for production. This innovative method allows for the direct deposition of pure silicon onto copper foil, offering a high-capacity and cost-efficient alternative to traditional graphite-based anodes, which typically require a more capital-intensive coating process. LeydenJar's advancements position it as a key player in enhancing battery performance for various applications.
Developer of fully automated food waste monitor equipment designed to make the food system sustainable. The company's camera runs an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that recognizes and provides hospitality organizations with a complete insight into their food waste ingredients from an image, enabling restaurants to quantify huge volumes of wasted food through image recognition.
Woon Duurzaam provides a innovative one-stop-shop cloud platform that brings consumers clarity in the business of home renovation. It connects customers requiring a sustainable home with energy saving & generating equipment suppliers and high quality installers. It provides an affordable energy sustainable home with the expected comfort and without hassle.
MX3D is a highly innovative company that developed a groundbreaking additive manufacturing method. They can 3D print metals and resin in mid-air, without the need for support structures. They believe that They are at the beginning of a revolution: digital design and fabrication are changing rapidly. The possibilities are endless. With Their MX3D Bridge project They will showcase how digital fabrication is finally entering the world of large scale, functional objects made of durable materials.
Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company focuses on creating innovative switchgear solutions that replace sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, significantly reducing the use of greenhouse gases in the energy supply sector. Nuventura's technology maintains the benefits of traditional SF6 switchgear while adhering to existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment. This approach facilitates improved monitoring of switchgear health and addresses environmental concerns associated with greenhouse gas emissions.
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.
ReNature is an agricultural technology company focused on promoting sustainable agroforestry systems that integrate nature and agriculture. Founded in January 2018, it assists farmers in transitioning to production methods that encourage the cultivation of diverse crops that mutually support each other and enhance soil health. ReNature provides essential information, guidance, and support to local authorities, cooperatives, and farmers, facilitating the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. The company specializes in developing nature-inclusive agricultural systems and regenerative commodity production, offering transitional packages designed to help companies and industries scale their production while addressing challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
Land Life Company B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in reforestation services across the European Union and the United States. The company focuses on large-scale nature restoration, utilizing its proprietary Cocoon planting technology, which enables the successful planting of trees in arid soils without the need for irrigation or maintenance. This biodegradable product supports plant growth and is applicable in various sectors, including nature restoration, urban landscaping, highway planting, and productive tree plantations. Land Life Company collaborates with a diverse range of customers, including corporations, non-governmental organizations, and governmental bodies, with the overarching mission of restoring 2 billion hectares of land worldwide. The company operates teams in both the USA and Europe, driving its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Taimba Limited is a Kenya-based business that operates a mobile-based platform designed to connect small-scale farmers with urban retailers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nairobi, Taimba aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural supply chains by digitizing payments and facilitating transactions between rural farmers and micro-traders. The platform helps reduce food wastage and ensures that farmers receive fair prices for their products, while enabling retailers to offer fresh produce at competitive prices. By delivering goods directly to retailers' premises, Taimba improves access to affordable food for consumers and supports the livelihoods of farmers.
Oorja aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. They deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. They use a scaleable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.
Developer of fully automated food waste monitor equipment designed to make the food system sustainable. The company's camera runs an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that recognizes and provides hospitality organizations with a complete insight into their food waste ingredients from an image, enabling restaurants to quantify huge volumes of wasted food through image recognition.
Notpla Limited is a London-based company specializing in the manufacture of sustainable packaging products aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Established in 2014 and formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab Limited, Notpla offers a variety of innovative items, including plastic-free takeaway food containers, biodegradable sachets, and waterproof cardboard boxes. The company’s products are designed to be naturally derived and biodegradable, requiring no specialized facilities for disposal. By focusing on advanced packaging solutions that can decompose naturally, Notpla seeks to contribute to a healthier planet and help customers minimize their plastic waste and carbon footprint.
Taimba Limited is a Kenya-based business that operates a mobile-based platform designed to connect small-scale farmers with urban retailers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Nairobi, Taimba aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural supply chains by digitizing payments and facilitating transactions between rural farmers and micro-traders. The platform helps reduce food wastage and ensures that farmers receive fair prices for their products, while enabling retailers to offer fresh produce at competitive prices. By delivering goods directly to retailers' premises, Taimba improves access to affordable food for consumers and supports the livelihoods of farmers.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Developer of fully automated food waste monitor equipment designed to make the food system sustainable. The company's camera runs an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that recognizes and provides hospitality organizations with a complete insight into their food waste ingredients from an image, enabling restaurants to quantify huge volumes of wasted food through image recognition.
RR is disrupting the way how fashion industry handles waste from its production. We help to bring down the cost of sourcing of waste for textile recyclers and help along to scaling up circular economy.
Woon Duurzaam provides a innovative one-stop-shop cloud platform that brings consumers clarity in the business of home renovation. It connects customers requiring a sustainable home with energy saving & generating equipment suppliers and high quality installers. It provides an affordable energy sustainable home with the expected comfort and without hassle.
Land Life Company B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in reforestation services across the European Union and the United States. The company focuses on large-scale nature restoration, utilizing its proprietary Cocoon planting technology, which enables the successful planting of trees in arid soils without the need for irrigation or maintenance. This biodegradable product supports plant growth and is applicable in various sectors, including nature restoration, urban landscaping, highway planting, and productive tree plantations. Land Life Company collaborates with a diverse range of customers, including corporations, non-governmental organizations, and governmental bodies, with the overarching mission of restoring 2 billion hectares of land worldwide. The company operates teams in both the USA and Europe, driving its commitment to environmental sustainability.
OffGridBox is a company that delivers renewable energy and clean water solutions in remote and underserved regions. The OffGridBox™ is a compact, all-in-one system housed within a shipping container measuring 6x6x6 feet, designed to produce electricity and purify water using solar energy. This innovative technology aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people globally who lack access to reliable energy and safe drinking water. Each unit can significantly impact local communities; for example, a single unit operated by a women’s cooperative in Rwanda can serve up to 300 families, providing essential electricity and sterilized water. OffGridBox has deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, catering to various sectors such as humanitarian aid, household retail, and industry services. These units have collectively operated for over 400,000 hours, promoting sustainable living and improving the quality of life in the areas they serve.
Fairphone B.V., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs, produces, and sells smartphones, accessories, and spare parts primarily to consumers in Europe. As a social enterprise, Fairphone focuses on raising awareness about the ethical implications of conflict minerals used in electronics, particularly regarding the impact of their sourcing on conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is committed to manufacturing smartphones that are ethically sourced, with a transparent supply chain that allows consumers to contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. By prioritizing sustainability and ethical practices, Fairphone aims to influence the technology industry and encourage responsible consumption.
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.
RR is disrupting the way how fashion industry handles waste from its production. We help to bring down the cost of sourcing of waste for textile recyclers and help along to scaling up circular economy.
ENVision mobile's business intelligence platform provides shared data analytics between suppliers and micro-retailers in emerging markets.
Aectual B.V. develops robotic XL 3D printers and software tools which produce building products combining parametric design, engineering, and digital manufacturing constraints. It provides Aectual floors, a 3D printed flooring system with a classic terrazzo infill. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Fairphone B.V., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs, produces, and sells smartphones, accessories, and spare parts primarily to consumers in Europe. As a social enterprise, Fairphone focuses on raising awareness about the ethical implications of conflict minerals used in electronics, particularly regarding the impact of their sourcing on conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is committed to manufacturing smartphones that are ethically sourced, with a transparent supply chain that allows consumers to contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. By prioritizing sustainability and ethical practices, Fairphone aims to influence the technology industry and encourage responsible consumption.
Inspirafarms is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing solar-powered, modular technologies for food processing and cold storage. Founded in 2012, it provides off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, catering primarily to small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Central America and East Africa. The company focuses on reducing perishable food losses and operational costs in the horticultural sector by offering affordable, turnkey solutions that meet global food safety standards. Inspirafarms also supplies essential accessories and systems, including Good Agricultural Practice certified modules, renewable energy solutions, and data monitoring systems, which support post-harvest value addition processes. With additional offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Guatemala, Inspirafarms aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural value chains and promote the supply of healthy, nutritious food to both local and international markets.
Land Life Company B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in reforestation services across the European Union and the United States. The company focuses on large-scale nature restoration, utilizing its proprietary Cocoon planting technology, which enables the successful planting of trees in arid soils without the need for irrigation or maintenance. This biodegradable product supports plant growth and is applicable in various sectors, including nature restoration, urban landscaping, highway planting, and productive tree plantations. Land Life Company collaborates with a diverse range of customers, including corporations, non-governmental organizations, and governmental bodies, with the overarching mission of restoring 2 billion hectares of land worldwide. The company operates teams in both the USA and Europe, driving its commitment to environmental sustainability.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
3D Hubs B.V. operates an online marketplace that connects 3D printer owners with individuals and businesses seeking 3D printing services. Founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates transactions between users by allowing product designers and engineers to find suitable solutions for prototyping and small production runs. The platform enables users to upload their designs, receive instant quotes, and initiate production seamlessly. In addition to 3D printing, 3D Hubs offers a variety of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. By providing on-demand access to a global network of manufacturing partners, the company has produced over five million parts, supporting a diverse range of industries.
Bleeve provides a social internet platform that connects people on the topic of saving and producing energy at home. The company is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Vigga is a Danish company founded in 2014 that offers a subscription-based service for organic maternity and children's wear. Through its innovative product-service system, Vigga enables parents to lease high-quality clothing, addressing the rapid growth of children and the changing needs of expectant mothers. The service allows customers to select clothes in the appropriate sizes, use them for a specified period, and return them once they are no longer needed. This model not only provides economic benefits but also promotes sustainability by reducing material consumption and environmental impact. By May 2017, Vigga had circulated over 100,000 pieces of clothing, contributing to significant water savings and reductions in CO2 emissions. The company's approach emphasizes the advantages of reuse over recycling, highlighting substantial benefits in climate impact, resource use, and water consumption compared to traditional clothing consumption practices.
SimuSolar is dedicated to enhancing rural prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing and financing productive equipment for farmers and small businesses. The company specializes in energy-efficient, solar-powered solutions tailored for off-grid operations, including solar lights, irrigation systems, cold storage, and other tools that support agricultural and fishing activities. By offering innovative financing options, SimuSolar enables access to these essential technologies through flexible monthly payment plans, often facilitated by mobile money applications. This approach not only meets the specific needs of rural smallholders but also fosters sustainable economic growth in the region.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
WeShareSolar is the crowdfunding platform that connects consumers who are looking for low-risk investments to local solar energy projects that need funding. WeShareSolar allows users to track the production of their investments online.
Bundles BV, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in providing pay-per-use washing services to households. The company aims to offer high-quality and durable washing machines at an attractive price, differentiating itself from traditional rental or leasing options. Bundles' innovative approach allows customers to enjoy the benefits of a washing machine without the burden of ownership, ensuring convenience and accessibility for users. Through its service model, Bundles seeks to meet the needs of modern households while promoting sustainable practices in appliance usage.
3D Hubs B.V. operates an online marketplace that connects 3D printer owners with individuals and businesses seeking 3D printing services. Founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates transactions between users by allowing product designers and engineers to find suitable solutions for prototyping and small production runs. The platform enables users to upload their designs, receive instant quotes, and initiate production seamlessly. In addition to 3D printing, 3D Hubs offers a variety of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. By providing on-demand access to a global network of manufacturing partners, the company has produced over five million parts, supporting a diverse range of industries.
Ecovative Design LLC is a biomaterials company based in Green Island, New York, with manufacturing facilities in Troy and Paradise, California. Founded in 2007 by Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre, the company creates sustainable materials inspired by the natural bonding properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Its product line includes Myco board for furniture components, Myco foam for packaging and insulation, Myco make for various consumer goods, and Myco flex and grow materials. Ecovative aims to replace conventional plastics and foams with eco-friendly alternatives that are both high-performing and cost-effective. The company has received multiple grants from organizations such as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency, which have supported its development of innovative materials that align with sustainability goals. Through its research and development, Ecovative continues to pioneer the use of natural composites in various applications, contributing to a more sustainable future.
3D Hubs B.V. operates an online marketplace that connects 3D printer owners with individuals and businesses seeking 3D printing services. Founded in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, the company facilitates transactions between users by allowing product designers and engineers to find suitable solutions for prototyping and small production runs. The platform enables users to upload their designs, receive instant quotes, and initiate production seamlessly. In addition to 3D printing, 3D Hubs offers a variety of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. By providing on-demand access to a global network of manufacturing partners, the company has produced over five million parts, supporting a diverse range of industries.