System Development/Field Test/ Commercialization

Electra is a startup producing low-carbon clean iron using a variety of ores and powered by intermittent renewable energy. According to Electra, about 1.9 million metric tonnes of steel are produced annually worlwide, mostly by melting high-grade ores with coal and other mineral in furnaces operating at 1,600°C, which emit 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Electra’s goal is to drastically reduce ironmaking emissions, which account for 90% of steel’s manufacturing emissions.

Naked Energy is a company developing advanced solar panels that generate both heat and electricity with high efficiency. The technology offers a versatile solution for various industries, with two core products: VirtuHOT and VirtuPVT.

VirtuHOT is the next generation of solar thermal collectors that heats water up to 120°C using solar energy. It is designed to decarbonize global heat demand, making it suitable for diverse sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, and leisure facilities.

PeelPioneers is a startup turning citrus peel waste into high-value ingredients. By extracting natural compounds from orange peels, the company contributes to sustainable production in industries such as food, cosmetics, and cleaning products, enhancing product quality in terms of texture, flavor, aroma, and appearance. 

Key ingredients and applications: 

Ecolectro is a startup dedicated to decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors by delivering cost-competitive green hydrogen. As clean energy demand increases, hydrogen is emerging as a leading solution for liquid fuel applications, including aviation and heavy transport.

Agroloop is a sustainable startup using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) insects to produce high-quality insect-based protein. With approximately 30% of global food production going unused, Agroloop repurposes industrial-scale by-products with valuable nutritional content. By mimicking natural processes, Agroloop transforms these resources into environmentally friendly solutions without pollution.

The Agroloop Process

pH7 is a startup focused on technologies centered on the extraction and recycling of critical metals essential for the transition to renewable energy. The proprietary, near-net-zero environmental impact technology transforms mining, recycling, and manufacturing operations into sustainable, eco-friendly processes. By using the novel science of solvometallurgy and complementary techniques, pH7 provides scalable solutions for minimizing waste, emissions, and resource consumption in the recovery of valuable materials.

Core Technology and Applications

​​Prism Worldwide delivers sustainable solutions for polymer and elastomer applications across various industries. Recycling rubber, particularly from end-of-life tires, presents significant challenges due to the durability of vulcanized rubber. Many discarded tires are either incinerated, emitting harmful toxins, or left in landfills, leading to soil and water contamination. 

Neste is a company that produces renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel through its proprietary NEXBTL™ (Next Generation Biomass to Liquid) technology. This innovative platform allows the company to convert a wide variety of renewable fats and oils into premium-quality products, such as renewable fuels and feedstocks for polymers and chemicals.

Avantium is at the forefront of developing technologies to transition away from fossil fuels by transforming renewable resources into valuable chemicals and circular plastics for consumer products. The company provides innovative solutions for polymers, chemicals, and CO2 conversion, contributing to a more sustainable materials economy.  

Key technologies developed by Avantium: 

Brewed Protein™ is a revolutionary material developed to address environmental challenges through advanced protein design. By combining cutting-edge biotechnology, Spiber replicates the process of natural protein evolution in the lab, creating versatile, sustainable materials.