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The representatives of the startups of Batch 6 are here! And we couldn't be more excited. Not only are we confident that there will be many collaborations with our industry partners, but we are also looking forward to spending the next two months working with so many passionate and positive people from all over the world, coming from Chile, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt and various European countries. And the first day was already packed with action: After an introductory session and getting to know each other, the program kicked off with Prateek M., who not only inspired everyone with the success story of how his startup BIOWEG , which was part of Batch 2, went on to work with big companies like Bayer, but also gave valuable tips to the new startups. The young entrepreneurs then took an in-depth look at their respective business models in a workshop by Bas Roelofs of CIRCO on the topic of circular design. This was followed by an exchange with a number of Nigerian startups who were visiting Circular Valley. (More on this later). To round things off, all participants enjoyed a dinner together. Stay tuned to find out what happens in the coming weeks! This is Batch 6: Alexandre Kremer & Andreas Wagner (Radical Dot), Sarvesh Poddar & Ketamikum Ishwarbhai Makwana (Sustanix), Bernardita José Díaz Soto & Nicolas Urra (T-phite), Paul Münchenberg & Loris S. (Circular Structures), Elisa Alonso Astigarraga & Iñigo Alonso Echevarría (CLCircular), Fadli Mustamin & Jon Goriup (VCG.AI), Chanawan (Kao) Danpan & Irene Purasachit (Flower Matter), Mild Karoon-ngampun & Boontarika S. (UPCYDE), Gonzalo Izquierdo Busteros & Mario G. Araya Brenes (BluePlasma Power), Mitulkumar SUTHAR & Masoud Talebi Amiri (Qaptis), Aron Handreke (ContainerGrid), Mohamad ElKafafy MSc, Kaizen, CLSSBB, PMP & Sally Mohamed (Agrona), Onesmo Mdene (Waste to Wealth) #circularvalley #circulareconomy #gigaimpact #sustainability #homeofcirculareconomy #accelerator #startup #kreislaufwirtschaft #heimatderkreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit #rheinruhr Carsten Gerhardt, Andreas Mucke, Günter Poppen

We’re still flying high above the clouds after last week’s announcement that DePoly has won the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award! 🏆 #TOP100SSU As we realize what an incredible feat this is, we want to take a moment to deeply thank everyone who has supported us on this journey, in one way or another. A special shoutout to our fellow podium partners Corintis 🥈 and Yokoy 🥉 and congratulations to all the startups who made the TOP 100 ranking this year. Huge thanks to Venturelab and Venture Kick for making this all possible! The 100 most innovative and promising Swiss startups are selected by a panel of leading investors and startup experts—100 proven connoisseurs of the startup scene. They’ve chosen the startups with the greatest growth potential and the ability to make significant impacts in their industries. Being ranked #1 in the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards opens new doors for DePoly, giving us increased visibility, networking opportunities, and access to potential partners we didn’t have before. To quote our CEO and co-founder Samantha Anderson: “The road ahead is long, and our goals are ambitious. But with the will and determination to succeed, I’m confident we’ll tackle the plastic waste problem and create a sustainable circular economy for plastics—together.” #Innovation #SwissStartups #Sustainability #TeamWork #CircularEconomy #ProudMoment

When is the right time for #startups to #internationalise and what #mistakes should they avoid ❓ 🚀🚀 These were the top questions at the "Local vs Global: Expanding Startups Across Borders" discussion amongst fellow ecosystem builders Lou Kest, Emilie Vallauri, Pranav Arya and Ewa Geresz at Venture Café Berlin last week. It was interesting that some ecosystems even though they offer a large internal market, also pose a middle-sized country trap where #startups tend to focus on internal market for perhaps too long. Another key takeaway was that it is okay for startups to choose not to enter to some markets, for example the #US, a market that is sometimes more saturated than others. What Ewa and Pranav rightly pointed out is that #Estonian #startups lack the choice whether or not to #internationalise early on due to #Estonia's limited #marketsize, an indirect benefit that forces #startups to go to other markets immediately, thus enabling them to build a competitive product. For founders from outside the #EU and also for #EU founders, e-Residency can be a tool for internationalisation without the need for founders to actually make a move physically. Many thanks Ewa Venture Café Berlin and panelists for a great discussion!

GrEL Cabs is certainly making its mark by paving the way for greener, more sustainable urban mobility. Co-founder Mayank Gupta recently shared the story of GrEL on Indian Startups Stories | CONFAB Xclusive | EP - 2, offering insights into how their electric cabs are playing a pivotal role in the future of transportation. GrEL is not just another startup—it’s a movement. A movement focused on sustainability, innovation, and a cleaner future for all. Listen to Mayank’s inspiring story of resilience, challenges, and triumphs, and see why GrEL is one of the most exciting companies in our portfolio. 🎧 Tune into the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gGAgPZyX We’re proud to support their mission to accelerate greener mobility for the future. 🚙💚 #EquanimityInvestments #GrELCabs #IndianStartups #EVRevolution #SustainableMobility #StartupStory #ConfabXclusive

Explore our story! 🌟 Learn what sets us apart in agritech market 🌱 #agritech #sustainability #ourstory

🇫🇷 Where is the money going for French FoodTech startups? We have just released our yearly report on the state of the French FoodTech ecosystem (add a comment if you'd like the link to the full report), and one of the most striking graphs is about the distribution of the money int terms of regions: As for the British FoodTech ecosystem (the most comparable in Europe), investments in French startups are heavily concentrated in the capital. It should be noted that investments are attributed to the headquarters. Now, leaders, even if their HQ is in Paris, are developing industrial capabilities in other regions (as HappyVore in the région Centre, or SWAP Food in the East), helping to spread the value created by these startups. 👉 Reply with a comment if you'd like the full report! #agtech #foodtech #france

Since the food industry is the main industry in Thailand, NIA has collaborated with partners in both public and private sectors to promote innovation-based startups and entrepreneurs in the food industry through SPACE-F program, which is Thailand’s first global food tech startup incubator and accelerator. Combining technology and innovation with the strength of Thailand's food industry, which is said to be ‘World's Kitchen’, will increase competitive opportunities for Thai startups who want to enter the world stage, and will also make Thailand an attractive destination for startups and investors from around the world. Besides being a part of developing the ecosystem that facilitates the growth of FoodTech startups, it can push Thailand towards becoming "Innovation Nation" and move up to the top 30 in the Global Innovation Index (GII) by 2030. Since the start of the SPACE-F program until now, there have been 60 local and global startups participating in the program and it has raised more than USD 63 million in funding. If you are interested to read more, click the link below. Read more > https://lnkd.in/gskWQGWd #NIA #NIAFocalConductor #SPACEF #FoodIndustry #ThaiFoodIndustry #FoodTech #Startup

The 5 key areas of ecosystem development identified by Spanish Startups!  Uncover the keys to propelling Spain’s Foodtech sector, as identified by local startups. Our latest report “The State of Foodtech in Spain 2023”, unveils 5 key strategic growth tools:  - Reaching Co-investment agreements - Closely collaboration with the food industry - Increasing media visibility - Learning from other’s success stories Want to learn more? Download the report: https://bit.ly/3QzoeBi #Foodtech #Innovation #Startups #EatableAdventures #Report

PoLoPo hits the charts once again! PoLoPo has been ranked as one of the top most-watched #climate startups by #investors in Israel for H1 2024! We are thrilled to represent the innovative edge of foodtech in this sector. A big thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and supporters who have been with us on this journey. To all the investors watching us—don't be like a shy potato, reach out and let's grow something amazing together! 🥔😉 Read more about this recognition and the other amazing startups in the full report by Startup Nation Central in the first comment. #Innovation #ClimateTech #Sustainability #PoLoPo #StartupNation

🚀Calling all #Foodtech & #Agritech Innovators! 🚀 The StartLife Accelerate program is still accepting applications until November 22nd! This program offers coaching to achieve product-market fit, connections with industry leaders, ánd tailored support toward investor readiness. We're looking for startups with innovative technologies and a B2B focus. 📅 Deadline: November 22nd 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eQXKdijP If you want to know more, please ask! #FoodTech #Biotechnology #Startups #Innovation #Networking #StartLifeAccelerate