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Ecoat develops bio-based chemistries tailored for the coatings industry, focusing on sustainable solutions. The company offers a range of water-based, bio-based products, including bio-based alkyd emulsions, acrylics, and specialty oils. Its product lineup features innovative offerings such as secoia, inokem, air purifying emulsions, and solkem, all designed to promote environmental sustainability within the paint and coating sector. By emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials, Ecoat aims to facilitate the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices.

Nuritas is revolutionising the discovery of novel, natural and scientifically proven active ingredients that can manage and improve human health. The company’s disruptive computational approach to discovery uses artificial intelligence and genomics to, for the first time ever, rapidly and efficiently predict and then provide access to the most health-benefiting components hidden within food, called bioactive peptides.

Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing the resilience of crops to water stress and developing phytosterol-based solutions. By leveraging proprietary technology, Elicit Plant aims to address the challenges posed by climate change on agriculture. The company’s products are designed to improve plant stress resistance and activate natural defenses, which has been validated through extensive field trials across three continents. These trials demonstrate that Elicit Plant's biosolutions provide farmers with consistent and significant returns on investment, positioning the company as a leader in the ecological transition within the agricultural sector.

OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company focused on leveraging thermal data to promote sustainability. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with operations in Canada and Brazil, OroraTech has developed a comprehensive monitoring network that provides real-time situational awareness and risk alerts for wildfire detection. Their flagship product, the Wildfire Solution, utilizes high-resolution thermal data from a proprietary nanosatellite constellation and public space-based sensors, allowing for the detection of fires of any scale at any time. This innovative technology enables clients to access reliable data and first-in-class algorithms for effective wildfire detection and severe weather forecasting. With a team of over 100 experts, OroraTech is dedicated to providing advanced solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Reduced is a food production company focused on creating natural flavor enhancers from upcycled produce and surplus organic materials. The firm specializes in developing food products that utilize ingredients such as seaweed, shore crabs, egg-laying chickens, and bull calf bones, thereby addressing food waste while promoting sustainability. By leveraging these resources, Reduced aims to provide consumers with healthy, environmentally friendly food options that enhance culinary experiences.

AmphiStar is a biotechnology company focused on producing sophorolipid products derived from biobased waste and side streams. The company utilizes a biosurfactant technology platform that facilitates the shift from fossil-based processes to more sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives. By employing industrial biotechnology, AmphiStar's production methods rely on renewable raw materials, including biomass feedstocks such as glucose, fatty crude glycerine, and food waste. This approach supports the healthcare industry in achieving sustainability in the production of biosurfactants, aligning with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.

Weenat provides mobile and connected solutions aimed at assisting farmers with daily decision-making. The company has developed an agriculture platform that connects various plots of land, facilitating a network of precision agronomy. By integrating meteorological sensors, Weenat's devices deliver real-time weather analysis and crop protection information. This localized data enables farmers to optimize their resources effectively, enhancing profitability while minimizing environmental impact. Through its innovative technology, Weenat supports agricultural practices that improve efficiency and sustainability in farming operations.

Watttron GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Freital, Germany, specializes in the development of innovative heating systems that ensure precise temperature control and efficient energy management across various industrial applications. The company offers a range of products, including matrix heating and sealing heat systems, as well as customized heating solutions and simulation services. Watttron's advanced technology enables heterogeneous heating of surfaces, making it superior to traditional heating methods. Its systems are utilized in diverse sectors such as polymer processing, packaging, additive manufacturing, chemistry, microelectronics, biotechnology, automotive, and medicine, allowing for the effective processing of bio-based and recycled materials.

Heura Foods is a plant-based startup founded in 2017 by food activists Marc Coloma and Bernat Añaños. The company specializes in producing sustainable and nutritious plant-based meat alternatives, particularly soy-based products that aim to shift perceptions of plant-based eating. Heura emphasizes clean labels and a short ingredient list while enriching its offerings with vitamins and nutrients. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean culinary traditions, Heura's products are designed to provide the taste and experience of meat while promoting a healthier and more sustainable food system, ultimately seeking to eliminate the need for animal-based products.

SQIM is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing mycelium-based products for various applications in interior design, architecture, and fashion. The company specializes in mycelium technologies, creating innovative and sustainable products that include acoustic panels, flooring, fabrics, and leather alternatives. By emphasizing durability and sustainability, SQIM aims to provide clients with environmentally friendly options that enhance the aesthetics and functionality of interior spaces.

MOGU is an Italian company focused on developing mycelium-based technologies to create sustainable products for interior design, emphasizing principles of the Circular Economy. Founded by Mycoplast, MOGU aims to research, develop, and commercialize a wide range of bio-materials, including bio-plastics made from mycelium and agro-industrial residues. This innovative approach utilizes the root structure of mushrooms to transform agricultural by-products into strong, functional composites that are fully natural and 100% compostable. MOGU's products cater to various markets, such as construction, packaging, and horticulture, and include materials that are lightweight, shock-absorbing, and resistant. By converting what is typically considered waste into valuable resources, MOGU seeks to disrupt traditional product design and promote ecological responsibility in material production.

RED Horticulture specializes in horticulture LED lighting systems, photobiology research, and indoor and greenhouse lighting.

Paptic is a manufacturing company focused on creating innovative, wood-based materials that serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional paper and plastic products. By developing renewable and recyclable bags, Paptic addresses the pressing issue of plastic waste accumulation in the environment. The company’s products combine the eco-friendly properties of paper with the practical functionality of plastics, allowing customers to meet their everyday needs while contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Aphea.Bio focuses on developing innovative agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop health and yields. The company specializes in creating next-generation biopesticides derived from natural microorganisms, which serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides facing regulatory challenges. Additionally, Aphea.Bio produces biostimulants that promote crop growth by enhancing nutrient uptake from the soil. Utilizing proprietary technologies, the company is dedicated to discovering new biocontrol and biostimulant products that help farmers sustainably manage fungal diseases, pests, and weeds, ultimately improving crop productivity and environmental health.

Trapview's vision is to create innovative solutions and services that help growers grow healthier food while protecting the environment. Trapview leverages AI to monitor pests and predict outbreaks, empowering farmers to reduce insecticide use, lower food chemical residues, cut production costs, and decrease CO2 emissions from crop protection, fostering sustainable farming practices.

Biosyntia ApS is a biotechnology company based in Hørsholm, Denmark, specializing in the development of biocatalysts for the fermentation of fine chemicals. Established in 2012, the company leverages innovative high-throughput screening technology to create tailored processes that facilitate the efficient production of complex chemical compounds, including flavors, fragrances, active pharmaceutical ingredients, pigments, and additives. By utilizing biocatalysis, Biosyntia aims to significantly reduce production costs and environmental impact compared to traditional chemical synthesis methods. The company collaborates with manufacturers to promote sustainable manufacturing processes, contributing to a greener future in the chemical industry.

In Ovo focuses on improving animal welfare and efficiency within the poultry industry by addressing the longstanding issue of culling one-day-old male chickens in hatcheries. The company has developed a biotechnological solution that employs biomarkers for gender screening early in the breeding process. This innovation eliminates the need for the stressful manual gender sorting currently in use, significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in hatcheries, and prevents the unnecessary killing of male chicks. By enhancing both the sustainability and efficiency of hatcheries, In Ovo aims to create a more humane approach to poultry production.

Protix is an industrial-scale producer of insect proteins and lipids, focusing on providing sustainable and organic alternatives for animal feed. By utilizing a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products, the company cultivates high-quality proteins that contribute to a more balanced food system. Protix aims to support the transition toward sustainable agriculture by offering low-impact protein options enriched with essential micro-nutrients, thereby addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly feed solutions.

Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company focused on enhancing the resilience of crops to water stress and developing phytosterol-based solutions. By leveraging proprietary technology, Elicit Plant aims to address the challenges posed by climate change on agriculture. The company’s products are designed to improve plant stress resistance and activate natural defenses, which has been validated through extensive field trials across three continents. These trials demonstrate that Elicit Plant's biosolutions provide farmers with consistent and significant returns on investment, positioning the company as a leader in the ecological transition within the agricultural sector.

Nuritas is revolutionising the discovery of novel, natural and scientifically proven active ingredients that can manage and improve human health. The company’s disruptive computational approach to discovery uses artificial intelligence and genomics to, for the first time ever, rapidly and efficiently predict and then provide access to the most health-benefiting components hidden within food, called bioactive peptides.

Aphea.Bio focuses on developing innovative agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop health and yields. The company specializes in creating next-generation biopesticides derived from natural microorganisms, which serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides facing regulatory challenges. Additionally, Aphea.Bio produces biostimulants that promote crop growth by enhancing nutrient uptake from the soil. Utilizing proprietary technologies, the company is dedicated to discovering new biocontrol and biostimulant products that help farmers sustainably manage fungal diseases, pests, and weeds, ultimately improving crop productivity and environmental health.

Aphea.Bio focuses on developing innovative agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop health and yields. The company specializes in creating next-generation biopesticides derived from natural microorganisms, which serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides facing regulatory challenges. Additionally, Aphea.Bio produces biostimulants that promote crop growth by enhancing nutrient uptake from the soil. Utilizing proprietary technologies, the company is dedicated to discovering new biocontrol and biostimulant products that help farmers sustainably manage fungal diseases, pests, and weeds, ultimately improving crop productivity and environmental health.