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Eion, an enhanced rock weathering startup, has secured a deal to provide Microsoft with 8,000 tons of permanent CO2 removal. 🌎 Eion’s patented technology uses olivine, a mineral that absorbs CO2 while also improving soil health. This is part of a broader effort to scale carbon removal through natural processes. 🌱 Eion also just announced $3 million in a Series A extension, supported by GROWMARK, Inc., AgFunder, Ridgeline, Trailhead Capital, Overture Partners, Mercator Partners, Exelon Foundation, and others. 💵 This new funding will be used to increase CO2 removal to deliver on contracts and to further R&D efforts. 👍 What do you think of this natural approach to carbon capture? Share in the comments below. 📝 #carboncapture #carbonremoval #CCUS #climatechange #decarbonization #innovation #technology #startup

👻 In the world of climate startups, jump scares lurk around every corner. But, just like our completely unbothered friend here, the Nium team has remained unfazed by obstacles in their way. We're too busy focusing on solutions. From developing the world’s smallest ammonia plant to securing major international partnerships, our team has bravely navigated terrifying road blocks and racked up some pretty incredible wins 👇 ✨ $57M in signed off take LOIs. ✨ Over 10 pilot projects lined up across multiple countries. ✨ Project Koala 🐨 with HydGene Renewables, turning straw into sustainable fertiliser in Australian farms. ✨ Joining the TH2ISTLE Hydrogen Valley project in Scotland, powering a hydrogen-driven future with Aberdeen City Council. ✨ $41000 in equipment donated to Nium by Autodesk. ✨ Named a BE100 Business for 2024 by the Blue Earth Summit ✨ Received early support from amazing organisations including AgFunder Carbon13 Octopus Ventures DCVC and RESPOND ...along with many more achievements despite the scary stuff we've encountered on our journey 👻 Want to know more about what we've been up to? https://wearenium.com/news Happy Halloween 🎃 #halloween #climate #startup #climatestartup #climatesolutions #ammonia #cleanammonia #greenammonia #reducecarbon #carbon #hydrogen #cleanenergy

Time to take a look at some recent climate tech funding round announcements that you may have missed💰 🌊 SeaO2 successfully closed its €2+ million seed round to accelerate its pioneering Direct Ocean Capture technology. The Amsterdam-based company uses its technology to remove CO₂ directly from seawater, helping mitigate climate change by enhancing the ocean’s natural ability to absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. 🌻Energy tech firm Flower has closed its Series A funding with a further €20 million, bringing its round to an impressive €45 million. Flower’s AI-driven software enables grid operators to share data to optimise clean energy supply and demand. Led by Northzone, this round will fund the Swedish company’s pan-European expansion beginning in 2025. ♻️ Recyda GmbH has raised €6.3 million in a Series B round led by Cusp Capital. Based in Freiburg, the company’s packaging management software helps companies along the packaging value chain assess recyclability to help stem the global flood of packaging waste. The team plans to use the funds to expand into international markets, acquire new customers and accelerate product development. The diversity of companies receiving funding this month suggests the future of climate tech is bright! Congratulations to these pioneers - we look forward to seeing what’s next. #FundingRounds #StartupCommunity #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

By 2030, the World Economic Forum predicts that 4 billion people will face a 40% shortfall in water supply. This forecast may seem bleak, but it’s not too late to change our fate. As we commemorate World Water Day, we want to spotlight innovative solutions to the global water crisis. Pioneering startup… Pioneering startup Convion offers a replicable solution that integrates power generation into efficient wastewater management with superb efficiency in small and medium-sized facilities. Using the innovative SOFC technology demonstrated at the Collegno wastewater treatment facility in Italy, this solution not only tackles urban energy consumption challenges but also harnesses the energy embedded in organic waste, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable urban environment. Dive deeper into this use case and discover more game-changing solutions on our platform: https://lnkd.in/eAhbp3E9 #WorldWaterDay #Innovation #SustainableSolutions #WaterCrisis #Startups

French clean tech startup Calyxia nets $35M to tackle microplastics pollution. French clean tech startup Calyxia has profitability within sight. The company just raised a $35 million Series B round that will help it further ramp up industrial production of its sustainable alternatives to microparticles and microcapsules, setting it on the path to net profitability by 2026. But co-founder and CEO Jamie Walters says the B Corp is just getting started. The “starter” problem Calyxia is tackling is staggering at global scale: Microplastics are polluting everything around the world, from soils, rivers and beaches to the icy waters of the Arctic — they’re even getting inside our own bodies and brains. Beyond that, the traditional production methods employed by the materials and chemical industries can cause a range of environmental issues. It’s imperative to green up industrial manufacturing processes if we’re to safeguard the environment for future generations and reduce the energy used to make stuff. Walters said Calyxia’s mission for the next five to 10 years is to become the global leader in the microparticles and microcapsules categories. After that, he wants the company’s technologies to be transforming the industrial chemical industry more broadly. https://lnkd.in/gD8p6mfF #Calyxia #microplastics #environment

Last year, I took the plunge and made my first angel investment. I met Marc from the startup Cula Technologies at a climate tech event. At that time they only had a first prototype not even a company. But he convinced me, because they solve a major problem in climate protection projects. In many climate protection projects, the amount of CO2 reduced or removed from the air is greatly overestimated. There is a lack of transparency and of tracking entire projects. Cula makes accurate tracking attractive. They started with biochar. Cula tracks exactly how much CO2 the biomass takes out of the air, how much is emitted in the production process and how much is stored long term in the soil. Cula gives businesses exact results of how much CO2 has actually been extracted from the air and permanently stored. And that's exactly what we need if we want to stay within the 1.5 degree limit. We need to combine and scale technology and nature. Because nature is the most efficient at extracting CO2 from the air and technology helps us to protect the climate in a meaningful way. I could go on writing but a website says more than a thousand words. The Cula website explains the whole thing with beautiful illustrations and has already won an award for that: https://www.cula.tech/ And if you're also thinking about making your first angel investment, I'd be happy to help with my knowledge. It would be great if more people would use their money to invest in innovative, sustainable startups. The picture shows Oliver and Marc two of the four founders of Cula Technologies. Hanami Ventures #impact #climate #startup #sustainability #FutureWorthLiving #RaceToZero

We're thrilled to announce that Nina Energy Limited has been selected to join the prestigious remove acceleration program! 🌍🚀This incredible opportunity will propel our mission to truly scale the biochar industry with innovative and disruptive approaches. We're honored to be among a cohort of innovative startups dedicated to addressing global challenges. Joining us in this exciting journey are: Atmosfuture Limited, OXO Earth, Deep Blue BioTech, Bigfoot, AEROC, B3ET, Pyrogen, BCHAR, SuperDAC (Silvia Pugliese), Bloomineral, Residual (Ted Christie-Miller & Laura Fritsch), Porelio, Artio X-SAF (Benjamin Schulz), Kumo, UAP | Atmosphere Engineering, Bluelotus.solutions, biodiversityX, neo-fossil, Together, we're committed to driving positive change and shaping a greener future. The remove program will provide us with invaluable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to accelerate our growth and impact. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the remove team for believing in our vision. We can't wait to collaborate, learn, and make a lasting difference in the world of sustainable energy! Stay tuned for updates on our progress and breakthroughs. The future is bright, and we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation! 💡💪#SustainableEnergy #CleanTech #Innovation #Startup #Accelerator #RemoveGlobal #ClimateAction

Batch 7 of the Circular Economy Accelerator Program has officially concluded, culminating in an incredible DemoDay that was part of the Circular Valley Forum 2024. You can watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/ep8hT-FA We are beyond proud of the 16 outstanding startups that showcased their solutions to advance the circular economy: resourcly Triangular - Process on Demand WorkbenchX BioFashionTech Circonomit instrAction GmbH Heaten Hydrogenea Re:notch Solar Heat Storage CarbonCraft Flux Polymers Novoloop KYUKA VENTURES Waste2Wealth CraftPlanet_Ltd QiTech GmbH These startups are tackling global challenges with innovative solutions, making an impact across industries and geographies. Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work, vision and achievements! We're excited to see how they continue to drive change towards a circular future. #cvf24 #circularvalleyforum #circularvalley #circulareconomy #sustainability #homeofcirculareconomy #kreislaufwirtschaft #heimatderkreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit #rheinruhr

Today we present some of the startups of our 4th edition! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 They tell us what their project is focused on, the state they are in, milestones achieved and new steps to be taken. We are totally impressed with the level of the startups in the programme - judge for yourselves! 🍃Luc Métivier. AGUA DE SOL transforms air into water using solar heat, thanks to a simple panel, the SunAir Fountain. 🍃Dimitri Ionescu. LightMirror develops reflective panels that bring sunlight into hospitals and care homes, reducing the need for artificial lighting and heating. 🍃Ignacio Zapico Alonso. STONE161 pioneers sustainable landscape development with nature-based designs, fostering stability amid climate change. 🍃Eric Suñol. Carbonfields develops, builds and exploits plants that transform biomass waste into bioproducts. 🍃Alejandro Bouhaben Sánchez. Tierra is a sustainable, zero-kilometer alternative for vegetable and fungi production, using intelligent and automated vertical farms powered and optimized by its own technology, software and quantum algorithms. #Startups #UPM #growth #sustainability #investment #cleantech #cleancities #smartcities ClimAccelerator Climate-KIC EIT Climate-KIC Spain Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

🌟 We Are Proud to be Featured in Bpifrance's Deeptech Mapping! 🌍 We are excited to announce that Ynsect has been included in Bpifrance’s recent mapping of French Deeptech startups that are making significant strides in decarbonization and reindustrialization. This initiative highlights 380 innovative companies in the Greentech and industrial sectors that are committed to creating a sustainable future. Bpifrance plays a vital role in supporting French businesses, providing financing, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Their mapping underscores the importance of startups like ours in addressing pressing environmental challenges while driving economic growth. At Ynsect, we are dedicated to revolutionizing protein production through insect farming, contributing to sustainable agriculture, and reducing our ecological footprint. Being part of this mapping is not just an honor; it’s a recognition of our commitment to creating a more sustainable food system. We invite our community to celebrate this achievement with us! Check out the mapping and join us in promoting innovative solutions for a greener future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esNN9XjA #Deeptech #Greentech #Ynsect #Sustainability #Innovation #Bpifrance #Decarbonization #Reindustrialization #SustainableFuture