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NotCo uses its AI-driven algorithm called Giuseppe to analyze food molecules and learn combinations of ingredients needed to produce plant-based meat and dairy products, such as, milk, mayonnaise, ice cream, lactose, soy and other gluten-free products, which can mimic the taste and texture of animal-based products.
NotCo uses its AI-driven algorithm called Giuseppe to analyze food molecules and learn combinations of ingredients needed to produce plant-based meat and dairy products, such as, milk, mayonnaise, ice cream, lactose, soy and other gluten-free products, which can mimic the taste and texture of animal-based products.
Natural powder ingredients that have multiple applications as natural coloring and flavoring in the clean-label sector as well as nutraceuticals. Provides recipes for the use of food powder in catering and private food sectors. Raw materials obtained from fresh produce discarded throughout the food supply chains.
Natural powder ingredients that have multiple applications as natural coloring and flavoring in the clean-label sector as well as nutraceuticals. Provides recipes for the use of food powder in catering and private food sectors. Raw materials obtained from fresh produce discarded throughout the food supply chains.
Luvia Sólida is a biodegradable, non-toxic, potassium-based polymer in powder form with the capacity to hold 400 times its weight in water for up to 40 days. It is suitable for all kinds of agriculture, horticulture and plants, requires no maintenance and works for six to eight years.
Luvia Sólida is a biodegradable, non-toxic, potassium-based polymer in powder form with the capacity to hold 400 times its weight in water for up to 40 days. It is suitable for all kinds of agriculture, horticulture and plants, requires no maintenance and works for six to eight years.
Range of cosmetics products such as lip balm, hydration cream and oils containing CBD at varying concentrations: 3% (Basic Oil), 10% (Forte) and 20% (Forte+) as a natural remedy to alleviate chronic muscle pain and skin afflictions related to inflammation. Sold via its e-store, Amazon Spain, pharmacies and para-pharmacies.
Range of cosmetics products such as lip balm, hydration cream and oils containing CBD at varying concentrations: 3% (Basic Oil), 10% (Forte) and 20% (Forte+) as a natural remedy to alleviate chronic muscle pain and skin afflictions related to inflammation. Sold via its e-store, Amazon Spain, pharmacies and para-pharmacies.
BioMind AI-powered medical solutions help doctors to make more accurate diagnoses. Tianze is a clinical decision support system that helps doctors go through the whole process of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. AI-medical assistants also enable radiologists to read MRI/CT images to make a diagnosis, especially for cerebrovascular disorders.
BioMind AI-powered medical solutions help doctors to make more accurate diagnoses. Tianze is a clinical decision support system that helps doctors go through the whole process of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. AI-medical assistants also enable radiologists to read MRI/CT images to make a diagnosis, especially for cerebrovascular disorders.
CH-VAD is a Full MagLev LVAD device for treating patients with advanced heart failure. The “artificial heart” is made of titanium alloy and weighs only around 180g. The heart-shaped device acts as a magnetic levitation centrifugal blood pump, powered by a small (wearable) battery and controller.
CH-VAD is a Full MagLev LVAD device for treating patients with advanced heart failure. The “artificial heart” is made of titanium alloy and weighs only around 180g. The heart-shaped device acts as a magnetic levitation centrifugal blood pump, powered by a small (wearable) battery and controller.
The company started out making and selling “clean beauty” products, made with natural ingredients. It is currently preparing to launch a service that provides personalized skincare advice based on the customer's skin microbiome, and other services enabled by genomics research.
The company started out making and selling “clean beauty” products, made with natural ingredients. It is currently preparing to launch a service that provides personalized skincare advice based on the customer's skin microbiome, and other services enabled by genomics research.
Cocoa beans are organically grown and sourced from small farms that practice sustainable farming methods, and Krakakoa's partner farmers are paid more than the Fairtrade Minimum price for their harvest. Krakakoa says its farmer-to-bar chocolate products "offer the unique flavors of Indonesia."
Cocoa beans are organically grown and sourced from small farms that practice sustainable farming methods, and Krakakoa's partner farmers are paid more than the Fairtrade Minimum price for their harvest. Krakakoa says its farmer-to-bar chocolate products "offer the unique flavors of Indonesia."
An EU-certified clinical genetics medical laboratory offering personalized genotype testing and analysis with software using machine leaning and modeling algorithms. The genotype tests and analyses target three different areas: cardiovascular health, pharmacogenetics and wellness, including providing tailored dietary advice and fitness programs based on genetic data.
An EU-certified clinical genetics medical laboratory offering personalized genotype testing and analysis with software using machine leaning and modeling algorithms. The genotype tests and analyses target three different areas: cardiovascular health, pharmacogenetics and wellness, including providing tailored dietary advice and fitness programs based on genetic data.
Magalarva feeds organic waste to black soldier fly (BSF) larvae. The larvae are harvested after two weeks and sold in live, dried or powdered form for use as animal feed or protein source in manufacturing. Larvae droppings are also gathered and sold as fertilizer.
Magalarva feeds organic waste to black soldier fly (BSF) larvae. The larvae are harvested after two weeks and sold in live, dried or powdered form for use as animal feed or protein source in manufacturing. Larvae droppings are also gathered and sold as fertilizer.
A three-step solution to replanting areas, suited to any terrain or vegetation, Big Data is used to evaluate and plot the species to be planted and conditions on the ground. Appropriate intelligent seeds are produced for that area and sown by drones which maintain the environment past seedling stage.
A three-step solution to replanting areas, suited to any terrain or vegetation, Big Data is used to evaluate and plot the species to be planted and conditions on the ground. Appropriate intelligent seeds are produced for that area and sown by drones which maintain the environment past seedling stage.
Bioo panels are the main B2B products sold. Each block of lawn (100x100x25 cm) can generate 280 kWh per year. It is the first plant panel that can generate electricity for buildings. Bioo also offers complementary products such as phone-charging Bioo Lite flower pots, Wi-Fi access with Bioo Pass and educational Bioo Ed kits.
Bioo panels are the main B2B products sold. Each block of lawn (100x100x25 cm) can generate 280 kWh per year. It is the first plant panel that can generate electricity for buildings. Bioo also offers complementary products such as phone-charging Bioo Lite flower pots, Wi-Fi access with Bioo Pass and educational Bioo Ed kits.
Formerly known as Guangdong Technology Venture Capital Group, Technology Financial Group is a state-owned firm based in Guangzhou. It has a subsidiary in Guangdong province and has set up nine offices in other provinces across China. Technology Financial Group began investing in companies when it was founded in 1992, and it has assets under management of RMB 50bn. With a focus on VC investment, it also provides financial services such as asset management.The firm invests mainly in the high-end equipment manufacturing; new-generation information technology; new material; art, entertainment and media; consumption; biotech and pharmacy; energy and environmental protection; and automotive sectors.
Formerly known as Guangdong Technology Venture Capital Group, Technology Financial Group is a state-owned firm based in Guangzhou. It has a subsidiary in Guangdong province and has set up nine offices in other provinces across China. Technology Financial Group began investing in companies when it was founded in 1992, and it has assets under management of RMB 50bn. With a focus on VC investment, it also provides financial services such as asset management.The firm invests mainly in the high-end equipment manufacturing; new-generation information technology; new material; art, entertainment and media; consumption; biotech and pharmacy; energy and environmental protection; and automotive sectors.
Established in 1995 by Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV is a venture capital firm with six attached accelerator programs. Upon receiving investment from SOSV, portfolio companies join one of the accelerator programs that best suits their products. The accelerators are: Chinaccelerator, focused on the Chinese market; Indie Bio, supporting biotechnology and life sciences companies; Food-X, for food-tech and agriculture-focused companies; dlab, which supports startups exploring blockchain and decentralized tech; HAX, for IoT, robotics and other hardware-focused startups; and MOX, an accelerator specializing in mobile platforms and technologies. SOSV, along with the O'Sullivan Foundation, has also provided support for education initiatives such as Khan Academy and CoderDojo (which teaches coding skills to youth).
Established in 1995 by Sean O'Sullivan, SOSV is a venture capital firm with six attached accelerator programs. Upon receiving investment from SOSV, portfolio companies join one of the accelerator programs that best suits their products. The accelerators are: Chinaccelerator, focused on the Chinese market; Indie Bio, supporting biotechnology and life sciences companies; Food-X, for food-tech and agriculture-focused companies; dlab, which supports startups exploring blockchain and decentralized tech; HAX, for IoT, robotics and other hardware-focused startups; and MOX, an accelerator specializing in mobile platforms and technologies. SOSV, along with the O'Sullivan Foundation, has also provided support for education initiatives such as Khan Academy and CoderDojo (which teaches coding skills to youth).
Headquartered in Shanghai, FC Capital was founded in 2017 to focus on investments in China and the US. The VC mainly invests in medtech sectors like biotechnology, medical devices, medical services and health-related consumer products.
Headquartered in Shanghai, FC Capital was founded in 2017 to focus on investments in China and the US. The VC mainly invests in medtech sectors like biotechnology, medical devices, medical services and health-related consumer products.
Inspired by kangaroos, ProAgni wants to wean the livestock farming industry off antibiotics
The Australian startup is making grain-feed supplements to improve livestock growth, negate antibiotic use and even reduce methane emissions, all based on research into kangaroo digestive systems
String Bio: Asia's first startup to harness methane gas for protein production
Using bacteria to turn the harmful greenhouse gas into a purer form of protein, String Bio is raising Series B funding to scale production
Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation
In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good
Portugal looks to its marine heritage to create an oceantech leader
Portugal is tapping oceantech disruption to create new value out of its blue economy, with strong government push
Portugal oceantech II: Single-minded efforts to build an ecosystem of international reference
With dedicated accelerators and investment programs, supported by the EU’s vote of confidence, Portugal appears on track to lead in oceantech
NotCo: Will this Bezos-backed plant-based foodtech be Chile's first unicorn?
Armed with $85m Series C funding, NotCo has expanded to the US, competing head-on with popular US alt-protein brands for a foothold in the multibillion-dollar vegan market
SWITCH Singapore: Alternative protein sure to take off in Asia, with Singapore as innovation hotbed
In an in-depth discussion, food industry experts say products made with alternative protein in hybrid forms could offer the fastest route to commercialization
Xu Jinghong: Champion of young entrepreneurs and high-tech startups
Under Xu Jinghong’s leadership, Tsinghua Holdings grew its assets sevenfold and incubated over 10,000 businesses. In his new role as VC investor, Xu wants to nurture startups into future global leaders
agroSingularity: Turning discarded fruits and vegetables into usable powder to fix food waste
Closing €1.2m new funding will help the Murcia-based foodtech to build its own technology and facilities, expand into new markets
Dao Foods: Grooming and betting on China's rising alternative protein startups
How can businesses involve Chinese consumers in the environmental cause, even if it isn’t a priority for them? For that, the impact investor-incubator Dao Foods has got its philosophy-led strategy figured out
Lluvia Sólida: An economic lifeline for farmers in drier, unpredictable climate conditions
Reducing the need for watering by up to 90%, this Mexican startup’s polymer-based water retention technology is a potential game-changer for farming worldwide
Poliloop: Tackling pollution crisis with plastic-eating bacteria for industrial use
Hungarian biotech Poliloop is closing $2m seed funding for “bacteria cocktail” that breaks down plastic into organic waste quickly, enabling more affordable and eco-friendly waste management
Futuralga: Circular economy model to turn seaweed into biodegradable plastic alternative
A Cádiz-based young startup is winning accolades for its eco-friendly bioplastic made from seaweed washed ashore
Mi Terro turns milk waste into eco-friendly clothing and packaging
With food giants like Danone, Arla and Dole as partners, US-Sino startup Mi Terro plans to extend its technology to plant-based food waste like soy to get plastic and fiber alternatives
Does plant-based meat alternatives stand a chance in China, the world's largest meat consumer?
Major food brands and foodtech startups are trying to build their following in a nascent market forecast to grow to nearly $12bn worth by 2023
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