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Looking to understand more about the U in #CCUS? We have a session next month to dive into #Utilisation and meet our #carbonNEXT ventures pioneering #carbontech in this vertical. Frederic Clerc from the #CarbontoValue Initiative will provide a keynote on the challenges and opportunities surrounding utilisation, followed by two of our innovators: 💭 Anh TranLy is the CEO & Co-founder of CO2L Technologies Inc. 💭 Shariful Nabil is the CEO & Co-founder of C-Zero Inc. 🌱 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs2WvkjX The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative drives the creation of a thriving innovation ecosystem for the commercialization of carbontech solutions that capture, convert, and sequester carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable end products or services. Are you a utilisation startup looking for support? Year 4 cohort applications are open now - apply by June 21st: https://lnkd.in/gKsmt2Zp

Agritech, globally, is at a crossroads. While the impact of technology has been undeniable, the technology providers themselves are facing challenges of scale and sustainability. 1. What is the path forward for technology and the entrepreneur? 2. Are there lessons in tech history that informs future trajectory? 3. How are value chains and business models changing, and how are they different in different geographies? 4. What are the grand conspiracy theories about agritech? Are they just theories or more? 5. What does the coming of large scale agritech infra, like DPIs, mean for individual tech providers? All this more. Venky and I try answering questions both big and small, grand and minute over 6 hours of intense discussions about all things agritech. If you haven't signed up, do that now. Just five days to go. Registration link in comments.

We invested in Nextmol 💫 🚀 Nextmol offers a SaaS computational lab that accelerates R&D in specialty chemicals by reducing time and cost through advanced molecular modeling and AI. Discover more about Nextmol 👇

I often get pitched alternative materials startups. And that's great 😃 but... ...I guess I'll need to start to be more diligent in checking evidence the new materials are better than the old. This one study published on the Environmental Science and Technology journal is just one example of further research needed to make informed decisions. It doesn't invalidate the search for alternatives to plastic. It tries to inform on how to better refine that search. As innovators and builders, but also as investors. I remember when I backed Anaphite (batteries and EV space), I deeply researched the current knowledge on side effects of mass spreading of electric vehicles. Overall I was convinced that such a change over petrol would still be net positive. Also there are other positive greener market unlocking that their tech can enable long term. And by far. Yet it was a nuanced situation that was worthwhile looking into. New materials are the same. We need to be always careful that backing new innovation is a process that doesn't swap an evil for another. And if it does that the impact of the other is easier to mitigate than the first. In short: for both founders and investors in deeptech, always do your DD. And not just a financial one. #deeptech #climatetech #venturecapital

Accelerating scale of climate tech requires more but different approaches to early-stage funding. European Innovation Council (EIC) STEP Program is attempting to speed things up by offering up funding for both investors and scaleups in strategic technologies - deep tech, clean tech (decarbonisation) and bio tech. With a simple, transparent process and fast turnaround to Yes/No decision promised. https://lnkd.in/gd6rrSvW More on STEP here: https://lnkd.in/gaXBTGWy

Sep 2024: pitches were fast n furious at 180 seconds per pitch, followed by volleys of Q&A. It wasn’t always so. We started somewhere, it was bitter-sweet. Keep going Oct 2019: 5 years ago when it was started. It was launched at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) . Claire Lim ChuanShen CHEW 周传深 Susan Ooi stationed at A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research booth, recalled it was 2 mirroring booths across an aisle, designed to maximise “negative space”. One booth showcased tech and IPs , while the other booth was A*STAR spinoffs - to illustrate translating tech to solutions, *lab to market*. We shared on the challenge statements from Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) consortium members, encouraged startups to participate - one startup at a time. We got to start somewhere. Just do it! Feb/ March 2020: circuit breaker and pandemic. Countless online meetings, and ideation. Some of it with Clara Chen while learning “the art of ideation in video conference” mode. It felt almost impossible, but we did. 2021: Open Innovation Platform from IMDA and Enterprise Singapore came forth to join forces. Multi-agencies’ effort, let’s go! Looking back into the playbook - we have had startups engaging corporates to validate their proposition and improved their offerings. Many went on to improve proposition, multiply revenue, entered new markets and raised funds. The hypothesis of bringing startups to resolve corporates’ needs - it rocks. Yeah. Keep going. #astartupjourney is science and art, plus it is a continnum of practice. A*StartCentral at your service, even if it is bitter-sweet ;)

Applications for BioWell 's inaugural cohort are open. They are looking for startups with technology readiness levels (TRL) between 3 to 5 and focus on developing solutions with low-cost, sustainable feedstocks, commercially viable yields and interested in bringing technologies to market in close collaboration with key corporate partners. If this sounds like your startup's next big step, apply by May 15, 2024! Learn more biowell.org/accelerator #StartupOpportunity #BioTech #Sustainability #Innovation #AcceleratorProgram

https://lnkd.in/ec-7HVi Event Announcement 🗣️ Join us at the Accelerate Stage for Dublin Tech Summit on 5/29/24 from 3:25 PM - 3:50 PM GMT to uncover why money alone doesn't cut it in sustainability and cleantech. The panel featuring: Karolina Attspodina 🇺🇦 Stephanie Downs Nick Gosen 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage Ashley Shak ➡️ They will dive into how innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships are essential for driving sustainable impact. Learn how leveraging technology and creativity is key to addressing environmental challenges. ✅ #Sustainability #CleanTech #Innovation #EcoTech #GreenBusiness #EnvironmentalImpact #TechForGood #SustainableSolutions #ClimateAction #FutureOfTech #DubTechSummit #DublinTechSummit

This is a great example of a North Carolina Based company, and a great example of the innovation economy that NC has. Elo Life Systems is developing a plant-based sweetener, and is also developing a fungi-resistant Banana. 2 huge agricultural problems being solved by a NC company. They are using CRISPR-based technology to modify crop genomes. Their first products will be monk-based sweeteners. #biotech #nc #agtech #startups #northcarolina https://lnkd.in/gD2Za7y6

**What Does the Future Hold for Deeptech in Europe?** The European Union is stepping up its game in the tech world! With a significant €1.4 billion investment planned for next year, the EU aims to turbocharge deeptech research and strategic scale-ups across crucial sectors like AI, low-carbon technologies, agritech, and biotech. This funding is part of the 2025 Work Program from the European Innovation Council (EIC), under Horizon Europe — their flagship research initiative. As innovation accelerates worldwide, this robust financial backing emphasizes Europe’s commitment to remaining a competitive player on the global stage. But what does this mean for startups and businesses engaged in these cutting-edge fields? The collaboration between public funding and private enterprise could lead to groundbreaking findings and scalable solutions that address today’s biggest challenges. Are you a startup founder or innovator looking to leverage this new wave of investment? The promise of enhanced resources could transform your company’s trajectory — offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. Businesses focusing on low-carbon technology, agritech solutions or advanced AI applications might find themselves at an exciting pivot point, enabling them to expand their operations significantly. This initiative not only prioritizes financial growth but also encapsulates a vision for a sustainable future driven by innovative technology. By expanding support across these strategic areas, we’ll likely witness disruptive advancements that can tackle climate change while boosting productivity in agriculture an healthcare alike. So let’s talk about it! How will you harness these developments within your startup journey? What innovations do you believe could arise from this hefty boost in funding? 👉 Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #DeepTech #EIC #InnovationCouncil #ArtificialIntelligence #LowCarbonTechnologies #AgriTech #Biotech #HorizonEurope #StartupFunding #CorporateInnovation Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dUB2WfDj