Bulk Chemicals

NitroVolt is a startup with a mission to revolutionize ammonia production by creating a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based methods. Currently, ammonia synthesis contributes to about 1.5% of global CO2 emissions, which approximately 80% of ammonia used in fertilizers. The remaining serves various industries, including refrigeration,  wastewater purification, plastic manufacturing, explosives, textiles, pesticides, and many other chemicals. 

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.  

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Lygos develops scalable, high-performance, sustainable ingredients to help clients meet sustainable innovation targets. By combining biology, chemistry and application expertise, the company creates cost-effective, bio-based material solutions that improve performance and make sustainability a functional attribute.

Lubricant base oils constitute approximately 75-90% of commercially formulated lubricants, representing a significant $60 billion market. These oils play a crucial role in various applications, including industrial machinery and vehicles. Traditionally, lubricant base oils have been synthesized from petroleum feedstocks; however, a novel process now uses biobased feedstocks, starting with sugars.

Abolis provides tailor-made industrial solutions based on micro-organisms for a wide range of industries –– from food and healthcare to cosmetics and chemistry. With a strong focus on sustainability, Abolis helps industries transition to greener models by implementing biodegradable products, enhancing supply chain resilience, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting environmental safety. Their innovative solutions also enable the use of sustainable raw materials, especially in healthcare, driving progress across multiple sectors.

Aralez Bio is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering a platform that unlocks an unprecedented range of noncanonical amino acids (also known as unnatural or unusual amino acids). These noncanonical amino acids can modify the properties of biomolecules, allowing for tailored products to meet specific customer needs. They are essential for developing next-generation products with exceptional chemical, biological, and physical properties.

C​​rossing, an innovative startup based in Italy, is developing a new class of “Active Cross-Linking Agents” (ACLs) at competitive prices. ACLs can be applied in various fields due to their unique ability to bind different molecules using a “lock and key” mechanism similar to enzymes. The structures of ACLs are highly adaptable, allowing the creation of a diverse chemical library with varying properties such as activity, speed of action, performance, and industrial applications.

Lubyren™ is a product line developed by Afyren, a French company specializing in producing bio-based chemicals and ingredients through innovative fermentation processes. Afyren is committed to providing sustainable and circular solutions to industries traditionally dependent on petrochemical-based products. Lubyren™ offers a range of 100% bio-based carboxylic acids as eco-friendly alternatives to crude oil-derived acids commonly used in lubricant formulations.

NanoScientifica Scandinavia is a startup specializing in nanotechnology solutions with applications in biotechnology, medicine, and catalysis. The company focuses on producing shape- and size-controlled nanoparticles through scalable and environmentally responsible processes designed to reduce energy consumption, waste, and byproducts, promoting more sustainable industrial practices. By optimizing the size, shape, and composition of nanoparticles, NanoScientifica enhances their catalytic activity for various chemical processes.