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Anna Heim

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Beyond Steel and Concrete: Catching Up with TechnoCarbon
October 28, 2025·Insights

Beyond Steel and Concrete: Catching Up with TechnoCarbon

TechnoCarbon’s innovation, Pierre-Carbone, uses composite technology to turn stone into the first sustainable material to outperform steel and concrete for heavy-duty applications.

4 min read
JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials
October 13, 2025·Startups

JEC Investor Day 2026: Smart Capital to Build Tomorrow’s Materials

After a successful first edition, JEC Investor Day 2026 is now returning for its second year with expanded ambitions.

4 min read
From Space to Construction: Lios’ Mission to Silence Noise Pollution
October 6, 2025·Startups

From Space to Construction: Lios’ Mission to Silence Noise Pollution

Lios Group, the Irish startup behind SoundBounce, was a winner of JEC Composites Startup Booster 2018, and has been making significant strides since taking…

4 min read
Tree Composites’ Path to Cheaper Offshore Wind
September 29, 2025·Startups

Tree Composites’ Path to Cheaper Offshore Wind

Tree Composites aims to accelerate the energy transition with innovative composite joints.

3 min read
Drawing the Sword: Perseus Materials’ Manufacturing Magic
September 22, 2025·Startups

Drawing the Sword: Perseus Materials’ Manufacturing Magic

Perseus Materials has moved fast since its JEC Startup Booster win, landing its first VC round, doubling its team, and advancing critical customer negotiations-all…

3 min read
From Trees to Trains: Catching up with Strong by Form
September 15, 2025·Startups

From Trees to Trains: Catching up with Strong by Form

Winning the JEC Startup Booster’s 2025 Sustainability Award transformed Strong by Form from a ‘promising startup’ into a serious player with industrial credibility.

4 min read
Startups innovating for safer roads: IMPACT challenge winners revealed at VivaTech 2025
June 17, 2025·Startups

Startups innovating for safer roads: IMPACT challenge winners revealed at VivaTech 2025

After receiving more than 120 applications from 42 countries, the IMPACT Start-up Challenge shortlisted some great teams, all of which got a chance to…

4 min read
These 8 startups made the 2025 French Tech Next40/120 list for their revenue and growth
June 11, 2025·Startups

These 8 startups made the 2025 French Tech Next40/120 list for their revenue and growth

Now in its sixth edition, the French Tech Next 40/120 program follows criteria that have evolved over the years to put less emphasis on…

3 min read
The 2025 French Tech Next40/120 new entrants: Startups to watch
June 11, 2025·Startups

The 2025 French Tech Next40/120 new entrants: Startups to watch

Here’s an overview of this year’s new entrants - 11 on the Next40 list, and 35 among the remaining 80.

4 min read
Latvia-based PrintyMed leads Deep Tech Atelier 2025 awards as more startups score helpful wins
June 3, 2025·Events

Latvia-based PrintyMed leads Deep Tech Atelier 2025 awards as more startups score helpful wins

Deep Tech Atelier put Latvian talent in the spotlight, and several teams won helpful prizes - sometimes more than one.

4 min read
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