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🌱 Congratulations Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA: how pioneering #GreenHydrogen in #MENA opens new possibilities We congratulate DEWA on their groundbreaking achievement at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park - launching MENA's first green hydrogen facility. This milestone project, producing 400kg/day of green hydrogen through a 1.25MW PEM electrolyser powered by solar energy, demonstrates UAE and Dubai's leadership in sustainable infrastructure. Here's how this achievement could transform sustainable protein production, and it's only the first R&D facility!: 📊 Business Case Analysis: Using PROTe-IN's syngas bioreactor technology, this green hydrogen capacity could in the next future: • Generate 243 metric tons of premium Single-Cell Protein annually • Create market value of ~$913,000 (at soy protein price parity) • Capture 438 metric tons of CO2 annually • Deliver 100% Carbon-negative protein production 🔬 Value-Added Opportunities and more: The same infrastructure could support high-value protein production: • Collagen Production: Premium markets ($100-150/kg) could yield revenues of $24-36M • Recombinant Proteins: At current market prices ($50-100K/kg), even 1% of capacity dedicated to specialized production could potentially generate $121-243M in revenue for the #biotech and #pharma industry ♻️ Strategic Benefits: • Supports UAE food security goals • Advances circular economy initiatives • Maximizes green hydrogen infrastructure value • Creates sustainable alternatives to agricultural imports DEWA's facility, with its 400kg/day capacity PEM electrolysis system, represents a perfect foundation for next-generation protein production in the UAE. We invite key UAE decision-makers to explore this transformative opportunity: MoCCaE UAE H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, UAE Food Security Council Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group UAE FoodTech Challenge KEZAD Group Agthia Group PJSC: let's discuss how this technology can strengthen UAE's food security, advance its biotechnology sector, and create a new sustainable protein hub in the region. Let's talk, time is now for #cleantech meeting #foodtech. #DEWA #DubaiSolarPark #Sustainability #FoodTech #Biotech #GreenHydrogen #CleanTech #FoodInnovation #UAE https://lnkd.in/dfzjeKzn

We are excited to have Guido Mercati, MSc, Co-founder and CEO of PROTe-IN, as a speaker at the Green Energy & Innovation & Technology Forum during CIPE 2024. Guido will explore how innovative startups like PROTe-IN are leading the charge in green energy solutions and transforming the technological landscape for a more sustainable future. Be sure to attend CIPE 2024, the Chinese Industrial Products Exhibition, on November 18-19, 2024, at JOCIC Park, KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Secure your delegate pass now: [https://lnkd.in/eckRwmEa] 📍 JOCIC Park, KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE #CIPE2024 #GreenTechnology #InnovationLeadership #Startups #Sustainability

In-Person Registrations for Quantum Thinking 2024 Are Sold Out! 🙌 But You Can Still Join Us Online! 🙌 Don't miss your chance to connect and interact with us virtually at Quantum Thinking 2024! We've carefully curated an agenda around three key pillars: 🌍 Human: Explore the concept of "New Humans," quantum realities, self-compassion, and the power of storytelling. 🏙️ Environment: Discover regenerative urbanism, environmental preservation, and the future of regenerative industries. 💡 Society: Engage in an insightful discussion on the economy of digital clones (Eclonomy), its opportunities, and its challenges. Secure your online spot now and be part of the conversation shaping the future! Register here: https://lu.ma/hnqa53tn #QuantumThinking2024 #FutureHacker #Innovation #SustainableFuture

Thank you, Founders Lair, to include PROTe-IN among the 🚀 Top 50 Global #AgriTech #Startups🌱 More to come soon. #FoodTechnology #AlternativeProtein #SustainableFood #CarbonNegative #MicrobialFermentation #GuidoMercati #CEO

🚀 Top 50 Global #AgriTech Startups: Part 1/5 🌱 Today, in our #StartupHighlight series, we're excited to showcase 10 innovative startups and their visionary founders revolutionizing the agricultural landscape with cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable future:  • Daisy Lab from #NewZealand, led by CEO 🌱 Irina Miller, producing eco-friendly dairy proteins through fermentation.  • Blokgarden from #Finland, led by CEO Tuomas Ilander, promoting urban farming with decentralized garden solutions.  • Agriarche LLC from #Nigeria, led by CEO Deina Mayaki (DSM), connecting African farmers to markets via digital solutions.  • Mewery from #CzechRepublic, led by CEO Roman Laus, pioneering sustainable meat with animal and algae cells.  • Nellie Technologies from the #UK, founded by Stephen Milburn, transforming CO2 into biochar using microalgae.  • Sommalife from #Ghana, represented by COO Mawuse Christina Gyisun, empowering smallholder farmers with transparent supply chains.  • Cynomys from Italy, led by CEO Enrico Carta, enhancing livestock welfare with patented IoT technology.  • Cricket One from #Vietnam, represented by Co-founder Bicky Nguyen, producing eco-friendly protein from sustainable cricket farming.  • PlasticFri® from #Sweden, represented by Co-founder Max M. converting agricultural waste into biodegradable eco-products.  • PROTe-IN from Italy, led by CEO Guido Mercati, MSc, producing sustainable, clean-label proteins via fermentation. Stay tuned for part 2 where we continue exploring more game-changing AgriTech startups! 🌾 #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodTech

🌍 Exciting News from CTW Global! 🌿 I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be moderating an insightful panel discussion at CTW Global next week, where we'll delve into the transformative power of the UAE’s #GreenAgenda2030. Join us as we explore how strategic initiatives are paving the way for sustainable prosperity and economic growth across the MENA region and beyond. Our esteemed panelists include: 🌱 José Francisco Fernández Serna, who will share insights on strategic policy frameworks and corporate leadership in sustainability. 🌱 Florian Erlemann, exploring sustainability as an economic driver and cross-sector collaboration. 🌱 Jawad Jamil, focusing on technological innovation in aquaculture and investment in sustainable food systems. 🌱TAWHEED BASHAR, focusing on green residential community and sustainable living best practices. But that's not all! 🎉 We are also unveiling the world premiere of A-Grid, the first blockchain-AI powered #Farm2Fork platform designed specifically for #microfarmers, founded by two ex Accenture leaders, Virgilio Maretto and yours truly. A-Grid aims to revolutionize the agricultural sector by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and profitability for small-scale farmers worldwide. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and discover groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of sustainability. 🌱 📅 Mark your calendars: October 22-23, 2024 📍 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, JBR Stay tuned for more updates, and I look forward to seeing you there! Reserve your free seat now: https://www.ctw.global/ #CTWGlobal #Sustainability #GreenAgenda2030 #AGrid #Blockchain #AI #Farm2Fork #Innovation #EconomicGrowth

🌟 Introducing PROTe-IN's New Claim: "Power to Protein" 🌟 At PROTe-IN, we believe in the transformative power of energy. Our innovative approach leverages green hydrogen, produced via water electrolysis, as a sustainable feedstock for our bacteria fermentation process. This novel net-zero method allows us to produce clean label, GMO-free proteins, revolutionizing the food industry. 💚 Why Green Hydrogen? Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. This process is completely carbon-neutral, making it a crucial component in the fight against climate change. Hydrogen’s efficiency in industrial applications is being continually optimized, with advancements in hydrogen storage, pipeline transportation, and site infrastructure projects. Innovations in these areas are crucial for broadening the adoption of hydrogen across various sectors (H/O to TÜV SÜD, EIA, Inc., TES). ⚗ Hydrogen Utilization: FoodTech vs. Other Industries FoodTech: Efficiency: Our process uses hydrogen to convert CO2 into Single Cell Protein (SCP), an efficient and sustainable protein source. Impact: For every kilogram of SCP produced, we achieve an in-setting of 1.8 kg of CO2, contributing to significant carbon reduction. Sustainability: Our method supports the creation of clean label, GMO-free proteins, aligning with consumer demand for healthier and more transparent food sources. Energy Sector: Power Storage: Hydrogen is used as an energy carrier, storing excess renewable energy and providing a stable energy supply during peak demand times. Fuel Cells: Hydrogen fuel cells are a key technology for powering vehicles, providing a clean alternative to fossil fuels with water as the only byproduct. Carbon2Product Technologies: Chemical Production: Hydrogen is used to produce ammonia, methanol, and other chemicals, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional methods that rely on fossil fuels. Synthetic Fuels: Combining hydrogen with captured CO2 can create synthetic hydrocarbons, which can replace traditional fuels in aviation and heavy industry, reducing their carbon footprint. 🚀 The PROTe-IN Advantage "Power to Protein" encapsulates our commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and innovation. By harnessing the power of green hydrogen, we're paving the way for a future where food production is both environmentally friendly and highly efficient. Our technology not only supports sustainable protein production but also plays a role in the broader hydrogen economy, promoting a cleaner, greener future across multiple industries. Join us on this journey to a greener, more sustainable future. Together, we can power the next generation of protein. #PowerToProtein #GreenHydrogen #SustainableFood #CleanLabel #GMOFree #FermentationInnovation #NetZero #FoodTech #ProteinRevolution #PROTeIN

EIT Food Accelerator Network is proud to share that applications for the Mondelēz International 2024 CoLab accelerator programme are now open. The programme focuses on packaging, sustainability, nutrition and ingredients, primarily to accelerate innovation in chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks, that have a high potential to scale.    Consumer centricity is at the heart of everything our corporate programme partner Mondelēz International does. Their R&D team is constantly innovating to meet the evolving needs and priorities of snackers around the world, so they need to explore and adopt new technologies and capabilities. On a mission to lead the future of snacking they are looking for disruptive tech entrepreneurs to collaborate and join forces with!    Mondelēz International will select up to ten companies to participate in their 8-week curriculum, which will include virtual learning, 1:1 mentorship and potential for proof-of-concept testing.   At EIT Food Accelerator Network we encourage all of our disruptive early stage foodtech startups and alumni with suitable innovations that can help accelerate innovation in chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks to apply.    Click here to learn more about the criteria and to apply! https://lnkd.in/d4Wd7_nG   Paula Hemerly, Imran Afzal, Marie Russier, Samantha Gadenne, Marie Brueser, Belen Moscoso del Prado Gonzalez, Dr. Christoph Mandl    #corporatestartupcollaboration #agrifoodtechinnovations #improvingfoodsystemstogether #startupacceletation  

🌟 Celebrating our achievements at PROTe-IN - yes, #deeptech is hard and we deserve it! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful for the support of our colleagues, partners, advisors, clients, stakeholders, and investors. Together, we've pushed the boundaries of our #Infinity™ #biomass #fermentation technology, making significant strides in the food industry. Here's a look back at our journey and the milestones we've achieved so far: 🌟EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) Alumni (2022) - Recognized for our successful completion of the program and contributions to food innovation in EU. 🏆EU X LATAM Protein Challenge Winner (October 2022) - Celebrated for our innovative biomass fermentation technology in Brasil and LATAM, as a EU-based startup, by Food Tech Hub Latam and EIT. 🏅Second Place at #NetZero Food System Award (November 2022) - Highlighting our commitment to sustainability at the EIT Food Venture Building Summit in Portugal. 🌟Mondelēz International #CoLabTech Accelerator Alumni (2023) - Underlining our advancements in alternative protein technology and industry collaboration, liaising with the American giant of bakery and snack on novel #foodtech solutions. 🏅Finalist at Sustainable Food Solution Challenge (May 2023) - Recognized by MassChallenge for our clean-label, carbon-neutral alternative proteins. 🚀Inclusion in the Global Ecosystem Map for Fermentation (May 2023) - Acknowledged by Vevolution for our impact in fermentation technology. 🚀Official Part of the Q1 Market Map by Foodbytes by Rabobank (2023) - Showcasing the top 50+ global innovators in agfood-tech. 🎁Finalist at MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator (2024) - Demonstrating our progress and potential in the food tech industry, aiming for the final prizes in October. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. We are excited for what the future holds as we continue to innovate and transform the food industry with our sustainable, clean-label, and carbon-neutral solutions. #fermentation #syntheticbiology #altprotein #foodtech #deeptech #innovation #sustainability #cleanlabel #CarbonNeutral Onwards and upwards! Ad maiora!

Thanks for having us Peter Kruger and Amparo de San José Riestra, PROTe-IN was there with the mighty Co-Founder and COO Guido Ferralasco of Ferrero fame, representing! 🚀 See you all in Lausanne for MassChallenge Switzerland with Matthew Lashmar! Download the Deck we presented yesterday at Deloitte in Milano: https://lnkd.in/drBAFAQY - we have a Seed Round open. #foodtech #VC #SeedRound #altprotein #biomass #fermentation #netzero #cleanlabel #atscale #priceparity #carbon2product EIT Food #agritech #openinnovation #businessangel #foodinnovation #Italy #susteinability #circulareconomy