FoodTech and AgriTech Startups
Discover FoodTech and AgriTech startups transforming how we grow, produce, and enjoy food. Whether you’re a VC seeking investment opportunities, a corporate looking for partnerships, or simply curious about the future of food, this is your go-to place to dive into what’s next.
Lineat
Introducing a new aligned fibre material format with superior formability to simplify composite manufacturing. Our fibre alignment technology produces highly aligned discontinuous fibre tapes that exhibit mechanical performance comparable to continuous fibre composites and have a greatly improved formability to simplify existing manual and automated processes. This forms the basis of high-performance sustainable composites by allowing the use and re-use of reclaimed fibres in composite parts, reducing the carbon footprint of composite materials. The tapes can be used as a direct substitute for continuous fibre UD tapes in existing supply chains for various markets including sports, marine, automotive, and aerospace.
Mallinda
Mallinda lowers the barriers to adoption of thermoset composite parts by improving the economics and reducing the environmental impact of composite part production. Mallinda’s technology enables 1-minute in mold dwell time for high volume industries like automotive. In addition, Mallinda’s resin can be depolymerized in solution for a closed loop, energy-neutral system for the recovery of thermoset resin and woven/full-length fiber from end-of-life composite products.
Extracthive
At Extracthive, we strive to innovate for a more sustainable industry.
Our activities are dedicated to circular economy, to make sure that once primary raw materials are extracted from the ground and enter the anthroposphere, they stay in the loop for as long as possible.
To this end, Extracthive has developed the PHYre® technology, a solvent-based process to reclaim high-quality, green, and affordable carbon fibre from composite waste.
Plyable
Plyable is bringing automation to the design and manufacture of composite tooling. Disrupting this time and cost consuming process. Specifically, plyable is tackling the fundamental challenges associated with automated tool design, solving complex mathematical problems generated by tasks such as feature recognition and mould ability analyses. Furthermore, we are developing this inside an architecture designed to implement advanced machine learning algorithms capable of carrying out these and more complex mould design tasks automatically. With Plyable, all the client does is drag and drop the component. Plyable takes care of the rest, instantly.
iCOMAT
iCOMAT has pioneered the revolutionary Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) technology, the first ever defect-free fibre-steering process for composites. This game-changing solution has helped customers unlock new levels of performance from composites, enabling them to manufacture lighter, more cost-effective products that perform better than ever before. Originally a spin-out company from the University of Bristol, iCOMAT has developed a patented manufacturing process for advanced carbon fibre composites which are lighter, stronger & more cost-effective than the state-of-the-art processes for the aerospace, automotive & marine sectors. iCOMAT’s innovative technology, Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS), is the world’s first automated composites manufacturing process that can place carbon fibre tapes along curved paths without generating defects. Its defect-free fibre steering capability realises ultra lightweight composite structures beyond the limit of the conventional straight fibre designs & complex geometry which is not manufacturable using current automated manufacturing technologies. Unique in the world of automated composite manufacturing, iCOMAT's technology is set to revolutionise transport, driving performance & cost-benefits across multiple markets such as aerospace & automotive. Beyond state-of-the-art lightweighting solutions - Composite materials are anisotropic, they are only strong in the direction of their fibres. iCOMAT’s specialist technology steers the path of fibres, enabling optimisation of mechanical properties at any point of the structure & ultimately improve all aspects of structural performance. This produces lighter, more efficient components & uses material only where needed in the most efficient way so use of raw materials & overall production costs are drastically reduced. World-Class Composite Manufacturing Systems – iCOMAT is proud to be a market-leading solutions provider, working with customers to elevate product performance to the next-level
iMicrobes
iMicrobes is a synthetic biology company on a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials. We have developed a bio-manufacturing process that turns greenhouse gases (GHG) like methane into a wide range of net-zero chemicals, based on our patented microorganisms. We are a team of techno-optimists, backed by Y Combinator and are committed to fueling the circular economy through innovation and industrial partnerships. If you are a chemical company interested in reducing your carbon emissions, let’s talk! www.imicrobes.com
BioHalo
At BioHalo we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the halogenated chemicals industry. With our cutting-edge biofluorination technology, we offer a greener and more sustainable alternative to conventional fluorochemistry practices. Our primary mission is to develop bio-based materials that serve as safe and eco-friendly replacements for harmful PFAS forever chemicals in various industrial formulations without compromising on performance.
At BioHalo, we are committed to driving positive change in the chemicals industry by promoting environmental consciousness and responsible manufacturing. We firmly believe that environmental responsibility goes hand in hand with innovation, and it is this core belief that drives us forward.
CompPair
CompPair has developed a new material enabling an ultra-fast embedded repair. Our material is a composite: a high-performance, light-weight material made of strong fibers embedded in a matrix. Composites are widely used today in various industries such as sporting goods, marine, and aerospace applications. Inspired by the human body, our prepregs, HealTech, bring the healing capability of our flesh to composites: composites are now able to fully heal matrix damage in 1 minute. Our technology acts during the whole lifetime of products, helping clients, consumers, and the planet. For clients, CompPair makes production more efficient and brings a sustainable and quality differentiator to the market. For consumers, CompPair saves time and money with a fast repair keeping the integrity, performance, and weight of the parts. For the planet, CompPair reduces waste during production and repair while extending the lifetime of parts and recycling them better. Together, we can build the world of tomorrow.
UBQ Materials
UBQ Materials transforms hard-to-recycle household waste, including organics, into a climate-positive material that can be used to replace oil-based plastics and composite materials. By using UBQ™ material, brands and manufacturers can reshape how most things are made by helping divert waste from landfills and incinerators, removing and avoiding GHG emissions, and preserving finite natural resources. For some things there's recycling. For everything else, there's UBQ.
Octarine Bio
Octarine Bio is pioneering sustainable, bio-based ingredients using cell-factory engineering and precision fermentation. By harnessing microbes found in nature, they create textile dyes, skincare ingredients, and health supplements, offering a cleaner, scalable alternative to synthetic chemicals.
Their flagship product, PurePalette™, is a drop-in replacement for synthetic textile dyes, allowing brands to reduce their environmental impact without changing their processes.
In November 2023, they raised €4.35 million, bringing total funding to €12 million. Investors include Unconventional Ventures, Óskare Capital, The Footprint Firm, and dsm-firmenich Venturing. This funding is helping them scale production and commercialization.
Beyond dyes, Octarine Bio is advancing enzyme technology to enhance natural ingredients, improving solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Their innovations are making once-unscalable nature-derived products commercially viable, redefining what’s possible for sustainable ingredients.
Cyber Upgrade
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CISO Copilot is your proactive buddy, engaging with the whole team to assess, train, and maintain top-notch cyber security routines. With all the collected data, the CoreGuardian dashboard offers clear visibility and ensures your cyber security measures stay on track and exciting.
Leya AI
Leya's mission is to give access to personal coaching for everyone on the planet 🌍. At Leya AI, we are building the next generation of personal coaching powered by Large Language Models.
Even though our short-term focus is to revolutionize traditional language learning methods with an English language AI Tutor, our long-term mission remains to deliver effective all-domain coaching sessions to everyone.
About Leya AI English Tutor:
👉Leya is one of the fastest-growing AI Tutor applications that allow users to have seamless live tutoring sessions
👉Leya uses effective scientific methods developed according to and with the help of the most successful English Tutors
👉Backed by multiple well-known investors in Northern and Central Europe
👉Constantly growing user base is giving Leya the possibility to adapt and personalize each lesson
Leya’s team consists of multiple AI and business experts with multiple years of experience in AI/ML and language technologies. This accelerates our growth and lets us chase the dream of giving access to personal coaching for everyone on the planet 🌍 We are strong believers and doers with experience and conviction. Leya is an AI Tutor yet to be the best personal all-domain coach!