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Plastic Back
Plastic Back, winner of the New Energy Challenge, and rising star in the Rising Star Award at the Get in the Ring Global finals in 2021 got funded by Unknown. As a result they started a Proof of Concept with Shell to validate and scale their plastic-derived oil for refinery integration.
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- 6Degrees
- De Krekerij
- Geospatial Insight
- Hargol FoodTech
- Kids Worldwide Factory
- Kumasi Drinks
- Lalaland
- Naïf
- Paztir
- Plastic Back
- Powercrumbs
- Rebel Cactus
- Saltrex
- Skelex
- Spiral Technology
- Terra Motion
- Wieblie & ConnectAndPlay
6Degrees
Empowering the disabled to reclaim control over technology
Converting motion into digital commands, which allows users to essentially replace fingers on a touch screen or a computer mouse.
De Krekerij
The alternative food revolution
Cricket-based burgers, meatballs and sausage rolls – all loaded with protein, all delicious and all without insect legs.
Geospatial Insight
Empowering and improving the analysis of satellite & aerial imagery
Geospatial Insight is one of Europe’s leading providers of independent research derived from the analysis of satellite & aerial imagery. Geospatial Insight empowers global decision makers to consistently make the right calls.
Hargol FoodTech
Showcasing the efficacy of grasshoppers as a superior protein alternative
High-quality and sustainable Grasshopper Protein powders
Kids Worldwide Factory
Socially responsible multimedia content for kids worldwide
Helping brand owners translating proven concepts
Kumasi Drinks
Kumasi Drinks
Kumasi Drinks increases income for cocoa farmers by transforming cocoa waste into a range of delicious, 100% natural soft drinks.
Lalaland
Lalaland
Lalaland utilizes artificial intelligence to enable fashion brands and retailers to use hyper-realistic models of every body type, size, and skin tone.
Naïf
Reinventing skincare for babies
A reliable skincare brand for babies, children and women without chemicals, parabens, microplastics or allergens. Naïf also strives for sustainable and 100% recycled packaging and a transparent raw material plan.
Paztir
Making Light Electric Vehicles obtain a significant and permanent part of last-mile logistics
Paztir has the mission of making Light Electric Vehicles competitive enough to become a significant and permanent part of last-mile logistics. They provide access management, lock automation and vehicle tracking made specifically for light electric vehicles in urban delivery.
Plastic Back
Turning the tide on plastic waste
Plastic Back uses a proprietary chemical oxidation process to break plastic down to crude oil, waxes and other valuable chemicals.
Powercrumbs
Disrupting energy in construction with localized biogas supply chains
Powercrumbs is the world's first venture with the capability to store cleaned, high-pressure-biogas and make a huge impact in energy usage in the construction industry.
Rebel Cactus
Wearable tech and connectivity solutions for children
Rebel Cactus is a smartwatch specifically designed and customizable for children. Aimed at helping kids discover their worlds with independence.
Saltrex
Creating a secure, simple, independent and compliant online B2B auction platform
Saltrex provides a secure, simple, independent and compliant online B2B auction platform for all parties with an interest in secondary or distressed commodities and cargoes.
Skelex
Revolutionising exoskeletons for large scale manufacturing companies
Skelex designs, produces and markets custom exoskeleton solutions for manufacturing companies. Their products empower workers to be more productive while minimising the risk for ergonomic injuries.
Spiral Technology
Bringing the future of Mixed Reality into the present
Spiral Technology delivers a Mixed Reality (XR) and AR platform that helps technicians work 30% faster with lower error rates.
Terra Motion
Reimagining the possibilities of satellite radar imagery
Processing land surface movements with millimetric precision over urban, vegetated and natural land surfaces.
Wieblie & ConnectAndPlay
Wieblie & ConnectAndPlay
The innovative moving learning approach ensure a safe playing and learning environment in childcare.