System Development/Field Test/ Commercialization

HYCOOL, developed by ADDCON, is an environmentally friendly cooling medium designed for industrial systems. This non-toxic, biodegradable heat transfer fluid offers significant advantages, including energy efficiency and corrosion protection. HYCOOL is free of CFCs, HCKWs, and glycols, making it an even more sustainable choice for eco-conscious industries. HYCOOL stands out for its low freezing point, excellent thermodynamic properties, low viscosity, and strong environmental and material compatibility in the secondary circuit of indirect cooling systems.

Nextchem is an Italian company within the Maire Tecnimont Group and is dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. The company's expertise in nitrogen, hydrogen & circular carbon, fuels & chemicals, and polymers, allows Nextchem to deliver groundbreaking solutions and processes to fully support energy transition. Building on the group's 70+ years of operation, Nextchem is dedicated to developing and offering technology solutions, processes, basic engineering designs, proprietary equipment, and catalysis to drive global decarbonization forward.

Loliware has developed Sea Technology™, a groundbreaking category of seaweed-based resins designed to replace plastic at scale. Utilizing regenerative, carbon-capturing, ocean-farmed seaweed, Sea Tech™ Resins mimic the look and feel of traditional plastics and are specifically engineered to be compatible with existing manufacturing equipment, ensuring a smooth transition to sustainable practices. These resins are always Designed to Disappear™, decomposing as quickly as a banana peel. Products made from Sea Tech™ can either be eaten or composted into soil.

A technology developed by Sudoc, a company that aims to replace toxic chemicals with toxin-free chemical options for wastewater disposal treatments. Sudoc specializes in TAML (Tetramic Acid Metal-Ligand) molecules to make chemical reactions exponentially more powerful. TAML® catalysis is characterized by premier catalytic functions with self-decomposing mechanisms. It is most environmentally effective when used with hydrogen peroxide -- a chemical made up of hydrogen and oxygen used by our bodies to oxidize toxic compounds and chemicals.

Mycocycle has developed an innovative technology that uses fungi for waste management and recycling. This patent-pending process enhances the natural capabilities of fungi to transform construction waste into low-carbon raw materials suitable for the built environment. Mycelium, the root structure of fungi, is naturally fire and water-resistant, insulative, durable, and lightweight—making it an ideal raw material for the building industry. Mycocycle’s lab process uses mycelium to consume and eliminate toxins from construction waste, producing environmentally safe raw building materials.

Intropic Materials is pioneering a technology designed to replace traditional plastics with biodegradable alternatives. The company’s approach integrates enzymes with a patented stabilization technology, allowing these materials to be either composted or fully recycled. Intropic Materials has developed advanced nanoprotectants that maintain enzyme stability and activity in various environments, enabling their use in a broader range of solvents and thermal processes for incorporation into plastics.

Amphitex™ is a PFAs-free alternative to traditional waterproof and breathable textiles. Developed by Amphico, a leader in integrating research, engineering, and design to advance innovation and circularity, Amphitex™ is crafted for outdoor use with a unique, coating-free Amphidry™ Yarn. This yarn is essentially superhydrophobic and does not require additional water-repellent chemical coatings. Free from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Amphitex™ achieves high performance in both waterproofing and breathability, matching the standards of industry leaders.

Sway has developed seaweed-based biodegradable substitutes for traditional packaging and containers. The company uses natural polymers found in seaweed to create thermoplastic seaweed resin (TPSea™), which are biobased pellets designed to replace conventional plastics. TPSea™ technology melts and stretches just like petroleum-based pellets and integrates well with plastic manufacturing systems. This technology is also the base for TPSea Flex™, a versatile film made with seaweed suited for various industries, including fashion, beauty, and food.

Keel Labs is a sustainable materials company that develops innovative materials derived from ocean resources. The main product, Kelsun™ fiber, uses seaweed due to its versatility, resilience, and ecological benefits. The production process involves extracting alginate, a biopolymer from seaweed, and combining it with proprietary additives and water to form a solution known as dope. This solution undergoes wet spinning, where polymer chains link to form fine filaments, which are then extruded into an aqueous solution and stretched to align their internal structure.

Bolt Threads is a biotechnology company that creates sustainable materials through advanced bioengineering techniques. Their innovative products cater to the textiles, skincare, hair care, and cosmetics industries. Key products include Mylo™, B-Silk Protein™, and Microsilk™. Mylo™ is a leather-like material derived from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Grown in a vertical farming system powered entirely by renewable energy, mycelium matures in approximately two weeks. Post-harvest, it is processed into sheets of soft biomaterial.