Europe’s industrial renaissance is happening now.

Across the continent, Europe’s climate transition is being built in labs, factories, fermentation tanks, recycling plants, coral reefs, and on factory floors.

From AI-powered peptide discovery and precision fermentation to carbon capture, battery recycling, regenerative materials, hydrogen aviation and biodiversity intelligence, a powerful wave of women Founders and CEOs is redefining what climate leadership looks like.

Together they are:

Across carbon, materials, mobility, water, green chemistry, nature, energy, metals, mining, and food meet 100 women building Europe’s hard tech for Climate.

We’ve built a cheatsheet of Europe’s leading women Founders and CEOs in Climate.

Who is top of mind for you? Nominate the 101^st Woman in Climate here.

Caroline has spent over a decade studying how living organisms turn CO₂ into stone. With a PhD in biomineralization, she developed deep expertise in carbonate chemistry and climate cycles, publishing widely on the subject.

Bloomineral uses biomineralization to turn captured CO₂ into high-performance bio-minerals that permanently lock away carbon and can replace carbon-intensive ingredients across cement, construction, personal care, paints, coatings, and beyond.

“Today, as CTO and co-founder of GenoMines, I lead the development of plant-based biotechnology designed to support more sustainable access to critical raw materials. Our work brings together advances in genomics, agronomy, and biological engineering to create scalable solutions that can contribute to more resilient and responsible industrial supply chains.”

GenoMines genetically enhances metal hyperaccumulator plants to produce bio-sourced metals and limit the environmental impact of mining groups.

A Post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford who pioneered a nano-material catalyst made of Earth-abundant materials.

Milvus Advanced recreates metals in the lab, transforming abundant elements into precisely tuned nanoalloys that rival scarce critical minerals, advancing performance, lowering cost, and strengthening supply chains.

Recupere unlocks several million tonnes of copper scrap that is not currently usable for electrical applications. As a result, it has the potential to transform electrical wire production by maximizing the use of recycled copper.

Sarah is a serial entrepreneur and tozero is her third startup. Prior to founding tozero, she led commercial strategy and partnerships at Forto and worked for the Luxembourg Ministry of Economy to set up financial vehicles for investments in space startups.

Dhaarsi brings experience from previous roles at Max Perutz Labs Vienna, Max F. Perutz Laboratories, Roche and Aarhus University and earned her Ph.D at Max Perutz Labs Vienna.

I’m a geomicrobiologist, and mycophile fascinated by life in the underground, including fungal & prokaryote microbial ecology and electromicrobiology in the deep subsurface.

MycoMine harnesses the power of mycelium for removal of environmental pollution in water and soil, bioremediation.

“I'm deeply committed to helping our global community evolve our systems. At my core, I'm a teacher, researcher, doer, and proud nerd.”

Matereal is on a mission to detoxify and decarbonise plastic supply chains by starting with toxic plastics in textiles leveraging breakthrough chemistry and AI.

One of four University of Cambridge researchers in optical physics and semiconductor engineering in the Founding team.

Prospectral has designed a new approach to spectral imaging and is building a technology to empower companies with dramatically lower-cost, more compact, and less complex cameras for gathering the data required to detect and analyse materials.

Allison is an experienced founder and board member, initiating climate positive technologies and applying them to real world applications. She is focused on decarbonizing the built environment and converting manufactured products into long-life carbon sinks.

Made of Air is a climate-focused materials company transforming waste biomass into high-value, carbon negative materials for industrial use.

I’m a planet-positive company builder and investor with a passion for future proof technologies that solve real problems.

Paebbl turns CO₂ into future-proof building materials by putting it to good use in solid carbonate materials.

With a background in sustainability and environmental compliance, working on some of Europe's largest infrastructure schemes.

Qualis Flow enables construction teams to decarbonise and reduce risk, through automated tracking of material flows on site, saving time, avoiding unnecessary waste, and enabling data-driven decision making.

Adelya is a scientist with 8+ years of experience in biotechnology, research and development and holds an MSc in Chemistry with Management (University of Bath, UK) and a PhD degree in Biotechnology specialising in the development of new biomaterials for a sustainable future.

Demeter Bio is developing high-performance biopolymers from renewable sources. Our mission is to revolutionise the materials industry with bio-based alternatives that are both environmentally friendly and commercially scalable.

“I believe in the power of circular innovation to accelerate decarbonization and reveal the hidden beauty in underestimated resources. For the past years, I’ve dedicated my career to transforming food and agricultural waste into elegant, durable surfaces—building a future where materials are created without extracting from nature.”

OTTAN turns agricultural waste into high-performance, low-carbon materials for the built environment, transportation, and consumer goods—helping architects, manufacturers, and brands meet their sustainability goals.

“I am a forward-thinking entrepreneur committed to delivering tangible, eco-friendly results. At Biozeroc, we are reshaping the very foundation of sustainable construction, focusing on strategic innovation and business development.”

Biozeroc is on a mission to empower construction companies to achieve net-zero targets, revolutionize the industry's carbon footprint, and contribute significantly to addressing the climate emergency.

Working at the intersection of biotechnology, design, and materials science, focused on scaling regenerative materials for the built environment.

Mykor develops and scales insulative building systems for planet and human health with advanced biotechnologies.

Inspired by plastic pollution, she developed Norifilm, a seaweed-based alternative to plastic. Jessica is driven by creating a positive, tangible environmental impact.

Noriware develops plastic free films made from materials nature accepts, with no chemical modification, and designed to run on existing production systems.

“I lead Xampla as we scale up operations and partnerships with leading brands and manufacturers.”

Xampla’s breakthrough natural plant polymer technology works with existing manufacturing processes and equipment to deliver natural and biodegradable materials that replace the most polluting plastics.

Loretxu is a serial entrepreneur and inventor with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

NIDO Contech creates and develops biotech nature-based materials to reduce costs and the environmental impact of the construction industry.

“I build deep tech for real world impact solutions that serve both industry and the planet. I am driven by complex challenges, grounded in purpose, guided by my love for nature and a deep respect for people. That is why I believe real impact is not loud; it is built through grit, complexity, and rebellious minds: those who still care deeply and do the unglamorous work, together.”

Renasens is building a textile recycling technology company that is scaling up and building the first-of-its-kind recycling facility in Borås.

A self-confessed fermentation nerd and CEO at Visibuilt working on revolutionisiing road construction.

Visibuilt develops a revolutionary biobased technology for road construction. The technology reduces energy consumption and CO2 emission during manufacturing.

Her biodesign work has not only captured the imagination of the fashion industry, but also garnered numerous awards, including the Mills Fabrica Techstyle prize and the LVMH Green Trail Award.

Modern Synthesis uses material science to transform nanocellulose – a natural polymer from fermentation – into a new class of responsible textiles and coatings for fashion, footwear, and beyond.

I’m an entrepreneur and systems thinker working at the intersection of materials innovation, sustainability, and colour. After nearly a decade working across design, product development, and global supply chains, I saw firsthand how conventional materials drive waste and environmental harm, and decided to help build better alternatives.

Radiant Matter is a material innovation company developing bio-inspired, structurally coloured materials that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and low-carbon.

Liz is a materials designer and researcher with a track record of leading academic and commercial projects. Her research expertise lies within materials design, systems thinking, environmental monitoring and digital manufacturing. 

With open data & AI, Materiom empowers scientists, material developers & brands to accelerate regenerative materials R&D.

FYCH was founded by a talented group of entrepreneurs and engineers with a groundbreaking idea designed to contribute towards a better tomorrow.

Fych Technologies has developed several innovative technologies intended to increase the recycling rates, improve the quality and expand the market of recycled products.

With over three years of experience in R&D, Tara specialises in designing impactful products and providing technical consulting.

NANOPLUME is an advanced biomaterials company developing super insulating bio-aerogels.

Liz is on a mission ambition to “decarbonise the foundation industries metals, ceramics, glass, chemicals, paper, and cement] through advanced materials”.

Material Evolution produces MevoCem, a high-performance, ultra-low carbon cement replacement - with an 85% reduction in emissions compared to traditional cement.

“As a co-founder, I've driven material research, production process design, application development, and commercialization. As CEO I lead our company in delivering on our commercial goals and tech development roadmaps.”

Carbon Cell is dedicated to providing a sustainable alternative to traditional polymer-based foams, with a patent pending, plastic-free material made from carbon-negative biochar and natural binders.

With a background in design and engineering at Stanford and in advanced manufacturing at Apple, Insiya is leading the charge toward a world where materials don’t come at the cost of toxicity, microplastics, or environmental harm.

Shellworks is a design-led techbio company that creates uncompromising, compostable packaging solutions made from naturally-derived materials.

With a PhD in process engineering and expertise in biorefinery, she developed this sustainable, plastic-free material to fight global pollution.

Traceless Materials is a circular bioeconomy scale-up producing a new class of materials designed to leave no trace. With our patented process, we transform agricultural residues into traceless® materials

“With a PhD in molecular evolution and bioinformatics, I've transformed from pure mathematician to biotech innovator, leading the charge in AI-driven peptide discovery.”

Nuritas uses artificial intelligence to unlock cell-signaling peptide ingredients for product formulations.

With a strong research background in molecular biology, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology, Anastasia spent several years working in academia before co-founding Melt&Marble.

Melt&Marble uses precision fermentation to create designer fats for the next generation of food and personal care products.

“I am committed to leveraging innovative technologies to accelerate the global transition toward a more sustainable food system.”

Nosh.bio offers cost-competitive, nutritious, and delicious solutions for the food industry, allowing for a short and clean label by leveraging the power of non-GMO fungi through their proprietary fermentation technology.

Her career spans across Europe and Southeast Asia, including several years working in animal production research and development, as well as in product management and nutrition.

Verley develops cutting-edge precision fermentation techniques, dedicated to take part in the environmental transition within the dairy production sector.

Katelijne brings together her passion for fermentation, excitement for the future of the agri-food supply chain and an intrinsic drive to change the world for the better. 

MicroHarvest is pioneering better protein production through natural fermentation. They produce high-quality protein in just 24 hours — faster than any other method.

“For a sustainable future I believe in the transformation power of our food systems, the strength in inclusive business set-ups, the need of system thinking, in the innovation power of startups & that it is all about people.”

Beyond their salt-tolerant wheat, OlsAro is also developing heat-resistant and nitrogen-efficient seed solutions. They also aim to expand to other cereals, including maize, rice, barley, oat, and rye to strengthen global food security.

Before founding Planet A Foods with her brother Max, Sara was the Head of Flavor at the Coffee Excellence Center at Zurich University, advising & working for a Atmo, a startup making molecular coffee without the coffee bean.

Planet A Foods produces future-proof chocolate using fermentation processes. By doing this, they created ChoViva, a chocolate alternative that is 10x more sustainable than conventional chocolate.

A former financier and management consultant who worked across the US, Europe and Asia to bring IPOs to life. She is also a fermentation enthusiast.

Win-Win is creating a win-win situation for food producers, consumers and the environment, using innovative technology to transform whole plants, like cereals & legumes, into deliciously sustainable ingredients.

I'm a PhD in plant biology, specialising in secondary plant metabolism and genome editing.

Amatera accelerates the development of new crop varieties. By pushing the boundaries of Cell Biology, they are on a mission to solve the critical challenges of climate change, disease, and unsustainable farming practices for coffee, wine grapes, and other perennial plants.

“Purpose & Impact are my drivers, that is why I co-founded CellRev in 2019, a company I remain incredibly proud of. I deeply care about people and in creating a work environment that is inclusive, supportive and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.”

CellRev provides media additives to optimise and intensify cell culture processes.

Shannon has dedicated her scientific training to taking animals out of the supply chain by making a food product that is better for cats, dogs, cows, pigs, humans...all animals. 

BioCraft makes cultured meat to replace traditional slaughtered-animal meat for pet food. 

“Leveraging the untapped potential of seaweed, I am transforming the food industry by creating zero-input, nutrient-dense, and functional ingredients that enhance food security and sustainability. Our work drives the shift toward healthier, regenerative diets by developing innovative seaweed-based products that support ocean regeneration, enrich ecosystems, and bring this powerful resource to consumers worldwide​​.”

BettaF!sh is building a whole new industry of impact-enhanced foods based on regeneratively cultivated seaweed.

Veronica has a background in food technology and nutritional sciences, which led me to develop the world’s first plant-based egg prototype—complete with an egg white, yolk, and a shell.

Neggst is a plant-based egg consisting of Neggst white and Neggst yolk - just like its animal-made counterpart.

The pioneering team of Maya and Nathalie combines expertise in the alternative protein market, food science, precision fermentation, and recombinant protein biochemistry.

Nutropy brings taste and diversity to the next generation of cheese and dairy.

A biotechnology scientist at Lund University who has been studying iron proteins for more than 15 years, as well as developing genetic engineering and fermentation techniques to scale-up production processes in vitro.

Ironic has developed a portfolio of patented non-animal heme iron compounds with absorption rates comparable to the iron in meat. We produce them sustainably through precision fermentation.

Lilian is a former group leader in the area of battery recycling at IME (Institute for Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling) at RWTH Aachen University, where she has been a doctoral candidate in battery recycling since 2016.

cylib is a research-based company for holistic battery recycling enabling the green energy transition by ensuring the supply of sustainable raw materials for the battery industry.

ionysis develops membrane-electrode-assemblies - the core component of any electrochemical converter such as fuel cells or electrolysers - based on next-generation fluorine-free materials.

“I am spearheading the mission of the company: fighting the dual challenges of fuel poverty and climate change. We are disrupting the building retrofit market by providing a connected homes solution with technology that’s simple to install and simple to use.”

AirEx has developed a retrofit smart ventilation control system that regulates the airflow via air-bricks. Occupants benefit from significantly reduced energy bills, improved thermal comfort, without compromising on air quality.

A former Partner at BCG with experience covering all key sectors of power & utilities (power generation and market design, retail & services, T&D), oil & gas (upstream, refining), and climate-related topics (low carbon businesses, industry decarbonisation).

Epyr turns renewable power into high-temperature heat with thermal energy storage.

Jana's journey began with her PhD research in environmental engineering at the University of Manchester,  where she explored AI-driven models to assess wave energy impacts on wind turbines.

NeuWave Technologies is set to revolutionise offshore renewable energy with predictive wave analytics, enabling smarter, safer decisions.

“I have the enormous privilege of being the custodian of a game-changing technology, HotGreen's industrial heat pump. My work is in developing and scaling this technology as rapidly as possible to support industry to save money while cutting carbon.”

At the core of HotGreen's innovation is their patent-pending highly-efficient isothermal compressors. This breakthrough technology enables HotGreen's industrial steam heat pumps to reduce energy costs by 40% compared to competitors - equivalent to $250,000 savings per MW annually.

Louise is on a mission to expedite the renewable energy transition and reduce greenhouse emissions. Her approach is to stop 30 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions being released from water around the world by 203 by capturing valuable methane from water and generating a new source of energy from these captured emissions.

Bluemethane prevents one billion tonnes of emissions from liquids.

Polina, a solo-female founder, boasts over 22 years of expertise in the energy sector. She holds two master's degrees in Chemical Technology (M. Eng.) and Renewable Energy, with a specialization in Ocean Energy (MSc).

HelioRec® builds floating solar power plants for near-shore locations where half of the global population lives.

“I develop innovative solutions to harness the untapped potential of geothermal energy. Together, we support building owners in transforming their infrastructure into sustainable energy sources, with a particular focus on utilizing underground spaces.”

Enerdrape operates the world's first prefabricated geothermal panel technology. Thanks to an installation without drilling, Enerdrape panels make it possible to capture renewable thermal energy from underground areas such as car parks or tunnels, thus achieving CO2 savings.

Alessandra completed her Ph.D. at the Politecnico di Milano, focusing on the development and optimization of next-generation batteries that use abundant and environmentally friendly materials, graduating with honors in July 2021.

Sinergy Flow is a DeepTech startup based in Milan, developing a sustainable and low-cost redox flow battery (RFB) for long-duration energy storage (LDES).

Hélène is a French rocket and space scientist and is the co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, which aims to democratize space exploration.

The Exploration Company is building space vehicles for a collaborative future. 

Henrietta is an alumna of Singularity University’s Global Solutions Program and Stanford’s founder community StartX, and a Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst of 2021.

Carbo Culture is an industrial scale biochar technology and project developer. The company produces biochar and biogenic energy servicing both the green steel sector and high tech food production combined with permanent storage of the carbon.

Wendy has a proven track record of driving growth, developing strategic partnerships, and commercializing new technologies worldwide.

Two Minerva University alumni on a mission to tackle the climate crisis by decarbonizing shipping.

Seabound builds carbon capture equipment for large cargo ships. The equipment sits adjacent to a ship's funnel and traps up to 95% of the CO2 from its exhaust, using patent-pending technology.

Founders interested in carbon removal and ocean-based innovation with a background innautical sciences, outreach and technology transfer, public policy, and research cruise tracks across the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean conducting baseline climate research.

Blusink bioengineers pebbles, known as Blusinkies, accelerate natural ocean processes to sequester carbon, locking it away for thousands of years while revitalising seafloor ecosystems.

Aurelie claims to have built the first truly scalable Direct Air Capture.

Yama designs proprietary patented modular, electrochemical DAC engineered for real-world deployment: low energy use, low cost, high safety, and day-to-day operability - built by a team that combines scientific depth with industrial execution.

Monica’s expertise lies in building teams and developing go-to-market strategies for climate deep-tech startups, blending her engineering background with extensive strategy and leadership experience.

Norma’s Supercapacitive Direct Air Capture uses supercapacitor technology - an energy storage mechanism - to store and reuse the energy required to capture carbon.

After completing her PhD in 2014, Kat set up NatureMetrics to bridge the gap between the powerful molecular tools being developed in the research world and the environmental managers who could benefit from their use.

NatureMetrics is a world leader in delivering nature data and intelligence, deploying cutting-edge technology to generate biodiversity insights at scale using environmental DNA (eDNA), Earth Observation (EO) and advanced data science and AI.

Sonja is a serial entrepreneur and technology investor. She has shaped industries like STEM education and categories like CivicTech in defense of democracy.

The Landbanking Group envisions a world where biodiversity flourishes and natural ecosystems thrive alongside sustainable economic growth. They are transforming how markets value and protect nature and introduce Nature Equity as a nature asset class based on a comprehensive tech stack.

“I am fascinated and humbled by biodiversity. I work to figure out how it is generated and why it's important to maintain it. I've delivered new genetic technology and ways to advance global biodiversity conservation. I've done this through research as a former Professor at ETH Zurich and now by building communities of practice in ReFi with SimplexDNA.

“As a highly curious person, my interest space extends from Ocean Sciences and Biosphere Protection to Philosophy and the Future of our Global Economy. I highly value complex, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.”

rrreefs rebuilds coral reefs - their innovative, modular structures are designed to restore and promote reef life and serve as coastal protection barriers.

“With over a decade of experience in environmental engineering and digitalisation, I specialize in leveraging innovative solutions to address climate change and sustainable development challenges.”

Open Forest Protocol provides the tools to demonstrate the impact of their land restoration or reforestation efforts, opening access to long-term financing with innovative, intuitive technology.

“I am a deep tech serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in creating and leading solutions that challenge the status quo and address global problems.”

SamudraOceans fixes the data gap in the blue economy by deploying modular robotics sonde at ocean projects such as ports, OnG, aquaculture, wind farms.

Lisett previously spent time in operational roles in early stage start-ups, learning the ins-and-outs of high-level strategy for a Fortune 500 co at American Express, and investing in early-stage tech (and forestry).

Arbonics is working to build the new forest economy. We want to ensure that all the benefits forests bring are appreciated – from timber to carbon sequestration and biodiversity. They use a data-led approach paired with forest knowledge to create high-quality carbon credits.

Carole has a 15 years of proven track record working with board level executives and cross-functional teams on organisational design, brand strategy, business development and sustainability.

ALIEN Limited combines the latest scientific advances with cutting-edge technological innovations to deliver nature positive solutions to mitigate the harmful effects on biodiversity and our water & energy supply of an invasive species called the Quagga mussel.

Sara is building AI infrastructure that understands and speaks to the 8 million wild animal species that share our planet, steering them away from critical areas.

Flox is a wildlife-intelligence AI company that decodes animal intent and replies in real time, helping humans and wildlife coexist across runways, rail corridors, farmlands, mines and beyond—without conflict.

Eloa is a ClimateTech founder, FrenchTech Green20 and Forbes 30Under30 France & Europe.

Beyond Aero are building the first electric aircraft designed for hydrogen propulsion.

Leading the transformation of the road freight industry through digitalization, electrification, and autonomous technology Linnea is recognized by Forbes as a 30 Under 30 honoree and All-Star Alumni, recipient of the Les Margaret Award, and member of the World Economic Forum.

Einride provides end-to-end solutions for electric and autonomous shipping. By deploying technologies that are integrated using its data-driven operating system, Saga, it enables customers to decarbonise their operations by making an immediate shift towards digitalised, electric road freight.

“My mission has always been to advance innovative chemical processes with a real impact, which motivated me to take a significant leap from a chemical company to co-founding a start-up.”

Spark e-Fuels is tackling aviation’s significant environmental impact. Spark focuses on the problems of limited availability and high cost of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by developing integrated e-fuel SAF production systems that can be connected to lowest-cost renewable electricity directly.

Di designed and leads Smart Green Shipping, SGS, a collaborative industry initiative created to build technically, commercially and environmentally superior systems solutions for the shipping sector.

Smart Green Shipping accelerates projects through co-creation, transferring technology and knowledge from offshore yacht racing, F1, renewable energy, aviation and defence to complement deep commercial maritime expertise.

“As CEO and co-founder of Cyclize I enable the circular economy of carbon by replacing natural gas for the chemical industry, using mixed waste and CO2.”

Cyclize defossilises the chemical industry by recycling mixed waste and CO2. They produce non-fossil syngas, a gas mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. This syngas serves as the basic building block of advanced chemicals and is used to produce plastics, methanol, hydrogen, and e-fuels in the chemical industry.

A Cambridge Masters grad and a post-doc researcher at Stanford, Sarah is on a mission to make their custom-built CO2-converting electrolyzers as energy-efficient and cost-effective as possible and help displace fossil fuels.

Dioxycle is pioneering sustainable chemistry by building breakthrough electrolysis technologies to convert industrial carbon emissions into everyday chemicals with unprecedented energy and cost efficiency.

“As the CEO and co-founder of Porelio, and a chemical process engineer, I lead a dedicated team focused on transforming industrial separation, purification, and CO₂ capture.”

Porelio is an innovative startup developing novel materials that solve two of today’s most urgent environmental challenges: recovering critical metals for the circular economy, and removing persistent pollutants like PFAS from water.

“Holding a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, I've dedicated a decade to enhancing industrial biotechnology and promoting green chemistry. My focus is on using AI and molecular modeling to create more efficient and eco-friendly industrial processes.”

Zymvol combines cutting-edge technology with top scientific expertise to make  biocatalysis available to everyone.

“Mari’s unique blend of scientific knowledge and industrial business acumen has positioned her as a leading voice in the field of sustainable business models. Her work extends beyond business; she is an active advocate for global environmental policies, participating in initiatives such as the UN Global Compact and the EU Green Deal.”

Origin by Ocean is dedicated to transforming invasive algae such as sargassum into biobased and biodegradable chemicals to replace oil based products.

Sotiria developed the core technology for producing acetic acid from renewable feedstocks during her doctoral research at ETH Zurich, later founding Biosimo in 2022 alongside Maximilian Moser.

Biosimo enables the chemical industry's net-zero transition by replacing fossil-based essential chemicals with identical-quality ones made from bioethanol while still being competitive on price and scale.

“I am proud to lead a company that is fully committed to advancing perovskite solar cell technology. Our mission is to make significant contributions to sustainability through our innovative products, and we are dedicated to reducing reliance on traditional energy sources by increasing renewable energy production.”

Saule Technologies is a high-tech company that develops innovative solar cells based on perovskite materials. We have pioneered the use of inkjet printing for the production of flexible, lightweight, ultrathin, and semi-transparent photovoltaic modules.

Emily holds a PhD in Bio-Nanoscience from the top 1% nano research centre. She is a specialist in biochem, biotech and nanotech.

Level Nine develops next-generation catalysts to enable the green chemicals of tomorrow. Leveraging bio-nanotechnology and quantum chemistry, our nanozymes bridge the gap between traditional catalysts and enzymes to unlock new possibilities in green chemicals production. Our first nanozymes unlock new ways to cost-effectively convert biomass into renewable chemicals, replacing fossil fuels as the world’s primary chemical feedstock.

“Since 2001 I have been leading three University Labs, training talented young researchers on how to innovate and think "out of the box". In two decades we have come up with several innovations and results in the field of mobile computing, IoT, cyber physical systems, future wireless, that have received several awards and recognizements.”

WSENSE is a spin-off of Sapienza University of Rome, with a strong and experienced R&D team specialized in monitoring and communication systems with pioneering patented solutions in the Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT).

Born from a mix of entrepreneurial curiosity and a drive for sustainability, Celine's journey started in a small kitchen, experimenting with seaweed during her studies at NTNU.

Agoprene produces biofoam from seaweed to get rid of oil based foam.

I am a passionate water professional with a proven track record bridging academic solutions to answer industrial challenges.

Ilion Water Technologies transforms desalination by moving away from traditional high-pressure methods. Instead, their proprietary membrane-based electro-pump, leverages unconventional nanofluidic transport phenomena to drive water through reverse-osmosis filters, operating pressure-free.

Jessica has a PhD in the Chair of Hydrology and Water Resources Management at the Institute of Environmental engineering.

Riverkin deploys high resolution sensor networks for dynamic water monitoring, delivering actionable insights for global decision-making.

Bethany is a biologist and innovator with a background in Plant Biotechnology, Engineering Biology, Controlled Environment Agriculture and Scientific Communication. 

Neo-Fossil is a biotechnology startup that uses engineering biology to create fossils and mitigate climate change.

Monika is an entrepreneur scientist building her business she uses scientific knowledge collected through her PhD research as she works with technology enabling the growth of the bio-manufacturing sector.

uFraction8 provides scalable bioprocessing technology enabling biomass filtration, separation and dewatering, used with a wide range of microbes like microalgae, yeast and bacteria, sorting biomass from culture medium with no harm and no flocculants, unlike centrifuges, filters and membranes.

“My background is in launching data-driven products and services. We didn't start from "here's a tool, let's find a problem." We found the DSP gap through rigorous customer research, and knew we had something when potential customers stopped saying "that's interesting" and started asking "when is this available?"Working with companies across food ingredients, industrial biotech, and pharmaceuticals, we have helped customers reduce unit cost by 55% and improve yield by 8.6X”

New Wave Biotech uses AI and computational modelling to help precision fermentation alternative protein companies optimise their downstream processing, so they can de-risk their ventures, speed up R&D and reduce costs.