Impact Powerhouse

Using abundant local seaweed as highly nutritious, eco-friendly alternatives to fish, the Dublin-based startup is gearing up to tap into new markets in Europe and the US 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/plantruption-transforming-irish-seaweed-into-sustainable-alt-protein-seafood

Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Alternative Proteins, Biotechnology, Materials, Women in Tech, EIT Food, Seaweed

The startup uses GPS and AI algorithms to create virtual fences that work with animal collars for more efficient management of livestock and grasslands.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/vence-virtual-fencing-for-sustainable-livestock-rearing

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Monitoring & surveillance, Medtech, Hardware, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Tech, MIT, Tyche Partners, Food and Agri Innovation Fund, Neglected Climate Opportunities Fund, Eniac Ventures, JMI Services, Trailhead Partners, Project Drawdown, Startups, Investment

Paris-based Agricool grows fresh produce in urban aeroponics farms within shipping containers for sale at downtown supermarkets, aims to supply more large cities by 2030

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/agricool-growing-fresh-strawberries-in-shipping-containers

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Foodtech, B2C, B2B, Consumer Products, Internet of Things, Aeroponics

EV prices in Indonesia are still high and there are concerns about infrastructure, but serious policymaking and private sector support can boost consumer adoption.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/behind-indonesias-recent-ev-push

Episode keywords: Automotive, Transportation, Energy & Cleantech, Manufacturing, Government, Regulation, Sustainability, Hardware, Electric vehicles, Indonesia, EV

The Beijing-based startup helps clients dismantle and recycle spent lithium batteries on-site, recovering over 90% of rare metals and reducing demand for mineral resources

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/botree-cycling-recovering-critical-metals-from-end-of-life-batteries

Episode keywords: Sustainability, Circular Economy, Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Materials, Hardware, EV batteries

The startup addresses a basic necessity with its on-demand ride-hailing services while supporting the personal and economic progress of its drivers, including empowering women

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/teliman-driver-centered-mobility-model-assisting-malian-development

Episode keywords: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain, B2C, Local Services, Social Enterprises, Women, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, 4YFN, Uber, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), CFAO Group

The Future Food Asia 2021 award winner speeds up enzyme engineering from years to months, is already attracting clients and has just raised $5m seed funding.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/allozymes-wants-to-supercharge-manufacturing-with-engineered-enzymes

Episode keywords: B2B, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Biotechnology, Machine Learning, Future Food Asia, Enzymes, SOSV, Entrepreneur First, Temasek, National Research Foundation Singapore, Startup, Investment

Australian startup Bygen is offering agribusinesses more reasons to upcycle waste sustainably into a lucrative product with its eco-friendly process to make activated carbon

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bygen-turning-waste-into-activated-carbon

Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Agriculture & Fishery, Sustainability, Chemicals, Circular Economy, Materials, Artesian, Activated carbon

Inspired by the strength of spider silk, the Cambridge University spinoff has produced a plant-based, completely compostable alternative to microplastics.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/xampla-making-strong-low-cost-biodegradable-plastic-from-peas

Episode keywords: Sustainability, Consumer Products, B2B, Biomaterials, Beauty, Energy & Cleantech, Biotechnology, Materials, University of Cambridge, UK, Plastics, Plant-based, Microplastics, Startup, Investment

Following a €3.6m Series A round, the French startup is growing its workforce to commercialize its precision irrigation technology in new markets in Europe and North America

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/demand-side-instruments-using-small-data-to-solve-big-problems

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Smart Cities, B2B, Monitoring & surveillance, Sustainability, Precision Farming, Internet of Things, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Mobile, Sensors