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Kosmos Innovation Center invests nearly $500,000 in 23 ventures via its incubator. The agritech-focused incubator, Kosmos Innovation Center Ghana has invested nearly $500,000 in 23 ventures as part of its AgriTech Pro competition programme. Each startup received a grant investment ranging from $10,000 to $35,000. The twenty-three ventures include cutting-edge biotechs and agritech startups that are transforming low-value agricultural waste into scalable carbon removal solutions, premium cosmetic ingredients, organic fertilisers and eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning detergents. Read the details here: https://shorturl.at/qEa0b #startupghana #innovation #ghana

🤩 Meet the Swiss startups coming for nexBio Amazônia! On 22 July, a delegation of Swiss and Brazilian entrepreneurs and researchers will arrive in Pará for a two-week program to develop efficient and sustainable solutions in the bioeconomy production chain. Let's introduce the Swiss startups who will be part of this exciting journey!   🎉 The first edition of #nexBioAmazônia will take place between 22 July and 02 August. It will feature 7 Swiss and 7 Brazilian startups alongside 5 Swiss researchers. The program includes workshops on product development, culture, local regulations, and bioeconomy, as well as visits to innovation labs, universities, and corporates.   🚀 Swiss Startups: Inverto Earth - Cameron Dowd Amazomel - Dieter Bratschi Burrus Development Group - Dr. Inès Burrus Foodflows - Matthias König INERGIO - Eric Romersa Lynx Technologies - Rodrigo Lorca SwissDeCode - Gianpaolo Rando Stay tuned to learn more about our Brazilian counterparts and the innovative projects they'll bring to the table! 🌱 🤝 nexBio Amazônia program is a partnership between Swissnex in Brazil with A Fundação Amazônia de Amparo a Estudos e Pesquisas — FAPESPA, Sesc, Fiocruz Amazônia, Institute of Management in Latin America - University of St.Gallen acting as the Leading House for the Latin American Region, Instituto Peabiru and Pólen Laboratório de Gestão em Inovação. #nexBioAmazônia #SwissStartups #Sustainability #Innovation #Bioeconomy

Great to see intel coming out of China about the potential uptake of plant-based food. I suspect in the decades to come New Zealand and Australia will become food baskets for the Asian region. #planetfoodnews #timonews ProVeg International ProVeg Report Bodes Well for Smaller Plant-Based Startups & Manufacturers #planetbased #proveg ProVeg International #chinastudy #planetfoodnews #timonews https://lnkd.in/guGpixVq

Belgian biotech startup incubator and early stage investor biotope by VIB saw three of its portfolio startups achieve significant milestones in 2024, raising investment in excess of €10m and launching novel products to the market. In addition, these and other startups in the portfolio were awarded grants totalling €10.4m. #sustainablepackaging #recyclability #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency #biobased #compostable

T-Hub recently hosted delegates from Amano Enzyme, Japan, a global leader in enzyme innovation, at T-Hub. Their interest in establishing a base in India marks a significant step towards advancing food-tech solutions that enhance both health and taste. The discussions explored exciting opportunities for collaboration, focusing on bringing Amano’s cutting-edge enzyme technologies to the Indian market, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the food-tech sector while fostering a vibrant ecosystem for startups, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. This partnership will give food-tech startups access to Amano's cutting-edge enzyme technology, fostering innovation in health-focused food solutions. It also opens up collaborative R&D and market opportunities, helping startups scale and adapt to local needs. Learn more about our international collaborations > https://lnkd.in/g4Cf5vEd Amano Enzyme | 田中裕介 | KIRAN KUMAR G. Sujit Jagirdar | Priyanka Ravala | Setu Sharma | Preethi Madda | Jahnavi Vantaram #InnovateWithTHub #InnovationEcosystem #THub #FoodTech #Innovation #InternationalCollaboration #AmanoEnzyme

📢 CALL FOR CHALLENGES / BLUE BIOECONOMY SECTOR 📅 Until 15th November, #SMES, #Startups #Corporates #InnovationCentres #AcademicInstitutions #Colabs or any organization operating in the Blue Bioeconomy sector can submit an #APPLICATION to the ✏ Blue Shuttle Project CALL FOR CHALLENGES 📌 which aims at identifying #DIGITAL and/or #TECHNOLOGICAL hurdles and needs from all relevant stakeholders within the #MarineLivingResources and/or #BlueBioTechnology sectors 🚀 4 Challenges will be selected (1 per participating country) to implement DIGITAL or TECHNOLOGICAL solutions by establishing 4 PILOT PROJECTS where solution providers (to be selected in the upcoming open call for solutions) will address the requirements for the development of an innovative proof of concept. Are you on for the challenge? Are you ready to lead the way in digital innovation within the #BlueBioeconomy sector? ⌛ Then, send your application before 15th of November 2024 💻 CHECK THE CALL AND MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://lnkd.in/d2rsz6vc WestBIC CIIMAR CTAQUA Centro Tecnológico de Acuicultura UPTEC - Science and Technology Park of University of Porto Munster Technological University Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique CEEI Bahía de Cádiz Interreg Atlantic Area Access2Sea Project

❗ Application period is ending today! Send in your applications today 30.4. for the BioBoosters Accelerator programme! ❗️ As part of the Finnish Future Farm project with corporate and investor partners Valtra Inc., AGCO Power Oy, Neste and Innovestor, we are looking for growth-oriented startups in the fields of bioeconomy and agritechnology🌱 What we offer: - The ecosystem your startup needs: Connecting #startups with #corporate partners, #investors and potential pilot customers / end users - Business acceleration: #Training, #mentoring and #coaching by top mentors for crystallizing the business model, increasing customer/end user understanding and readiness for external financing - Market fit and validation: Physical and virtual #testbed environment for testing, validating and co-creating smart bioeconomy & agriculture in Nordic conditions 🎡 Apply now! https://lnkd.in/dfvdnrJR The BioBoosters accelerator programme is implemented as part of the "Finnish Future Farm" project, and it is co-funded by the Just Transition Fund of the European Union, via Regional Council of Central Finland. The main implementer of the project is JAMK University of Applied Sciences and co-partner is POKE Vocational College. The project is supported by several top companies in the field, such as Valtra, AGCO Power and Neste, as well as the city of Saarijärvi. #bioboosters #bioeconomy #agritech #agrifoodtech #agtech #sustainablefood #smartfarming #precisionfarming #datadrivenagriculture #sustainability #startup #scaleup #innovation #accelerator #fromideatobusiness #growth #businessdevelopment

Mr. Vijay Nadiminti, CEO, AgHub, actively participated in the panel discussion titled “Fueling Agritech Startups in India”, organized by Aeravti Ventures in collaboration with T-Hub. The discussion brought together industry leaders, investors, and innovators to explore the opportunities and challenges in the agritech ecosystem. Mr. Nadiminti shared his valuable insights on fostering innovation, supporting #startup growth, and building #sustainable models for agritech ventures in India. He emphasized AgHub's role as a catalyst in enabling agritech startups through mentorship, funding, and access to cutting- edge technologies. NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University

Icos Capital Innovation Summit is approaching. I am looking forward to once again meet with the Industry leaders and discuss #accelerating #sustainability!

7 African startups have been named as finalists for the 2024 ASME Innovation Showcase in Nairobi. These startups are working on affordable, sustainable hardware technology solutions across various sectors including agriculture, energy, healthcare, and transportation. The finalists will be pitching their innovations for a chance to win a share of US$30,000 in grant awards and technical support to bring their impactful solutions to market. The event, hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, will take place on June 19 in Kenya. Among the finalists are Kenyan ventures Adumu and Megagas Alternative Energy Enterprise, Ugandan startups Che Innovations and Neosave Technologies, Tanzania’s Afya Lead, Ghana’s MeSADA, and Zambia’s Yaaka Investment. Each startup is pioneering innovative solutions, from biodiesel-fueled cooking systems to medical devices for newborn care, with the aim of addressing critical challenges in their respective fields. #ASME #InnovationShowcase #HardwareInnovation #AfricanStartups #SocialInnovation #Nairobi #TechSolutions #ImpactfulInnovations