Ammonia is utilized in fertilizer production for global food systems, as a feedstock in plastics, polymers, rubbers and a maritime fuel in shipping industry. However, conventional industrial maufucturing of ammonia requires high temperature and pressure.
Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food are lost on farms and in processing. However, this food waste stream contains specialty ingredients and chemicals worth as much as $2,000 per ton.
Hyfe is refining waste to value, and unlocking the full value of every crop, utilizing food-safe solvents and catalysis to turn food waste into high-purity specialty chemicals and materials including bioactives, fibers, oils, cellulose, lignin, and dextrose that maximize profits for food manufacturers.
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.
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.
Key technologies developed by Avantium:
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.