System Development/Field Test/ Commercialization

ICTYOS, a French startup, combines traditional tanning techniques with an eco-responsible approach by transforming fish skins from the food industry into high-quality sea leather. The company selects premium fish skins from French agri-food partners and relies on local networks to minimize its carbon footprint and ensure supply traceability. By repurposing skins that would otherwise be discarded, ICTYOS promotes upcycling and utilizes vegetable tannins from leaves, roots, or fruits to minimize the impacts of deforestation.

Fairbrics, a French startup, is leading the charge in creating sustainable alternatives to traditional textiles. Their innovative process, which involves capturing CO2 from industrial sources and converting it into polyester fabric, is a beacon of hope for the fashion industry. By offering a more eco-friendly alternative, Fairbrics is not just reducing the industry’s reliance on fossil fuels but also inspiring a greener future. 

Xampla is a UK-based company specializing in sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and synthetic materials. The company focuses on developing biodegradable products that replicate the strength and functionality of traditional plastics but are derived from plant-based proteins. Xampla’s patented technology uses a range of abundant feedstocks to create scalable, reliable, drop-in replacements for plastic films, microcapsules, and coatings. 

Ananas Anam is a UK company known for its innovative approach to sustainable materials. The company specializes in Piňatex®, a sustainable alternative to textiles made from pineapple leaf fibers. Piňatex® offers low impact textile solutions that helps brands and industries to reduce their emissions and achieve their climate and sustainability goals. 

NEFFA (New Fashion Factory) is a Dutch startup focused on creating nature-inspired textiles and technologies. The company has developed MYCOTEX®, a biobased material derived from mycelium (mushroom), offering a natural, leather-like feel without attempting to mimic leather directly. The material flexibility and thickness can also be tailored to specific products. Similar to dope dyeing, pigments are added directly into the biomass for efficient coloring.

Prose is a certified B-Corporation that takes a personalized approach to creating shampoos, conditioners, and treatments tailored to each customer’s hair type, goals, and environmental factors. Products are formulated using data collected through a detailed consultation, which considers hair type, lifestyle, diet, and local climate. This process results in unique formulations with natural, ethically sourced ingredients designed to meet individual needs.

Terpenoil, a Brazilian company, specializes in the production of disinfectants, surface cleaners, air treatments, and chemical specialties derived from plant-based and renewable sources. The company provides a range of products for professional cleaning, odor control, glass treatment, air purification, and household cleaning. Many of these products are available in super-concentrated capsules to minimize plastic use.

TheGreen Cell is a scientific research and development company that uses stem cell technology to harness the power of plants through advanced molecular biology and genetics. The company has developed proprietary methods to isolate wild plant stem cells in culture and upscale their growth to commercial levels while preserving their unique properties. Among its products is All in One™, an Aloe stem cell extract that is entirely sustainable and free from artificial ingredients or preservatives.

Eco Safety Products is a company dedicated to developing and manufacturing environmentally friendly building materials and coatings. The product range includes paints, sealers, stains, and adhesives for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. These offerings are characterized by low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), non-toxicity, and safety for both indoor and outdoor use. Sustainability is a core focus, with water-based formulas replacing traditional solvent-based ones to reduce toxicity and flammability.

Pectcof is an innovative startup that transforms coffee pulp biomass, a byproduct of post-harvest coffee processing, into valuable bio-based materials. The company's flagship product, Dutch Gum®, is a groundbreaking hydrocolloid (thickening agent) that modifies textures, viscosities, and product stability, making it ideal for use in plant-based foods.