Using patented technology developed with Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Node turns farm waste and plant materials into biodegradable vegan footwear and shoe components to help fight deforestation.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/node-fighting-deforestation-with-fashionable-footwear-from-agricultural-waste

Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Fashion, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Agriculture & Fishery, Lifestyle, Consumer Products, Design, Government, Retail, Wearables, Materials, Startups, Technology, Innovation, Indonesia, Sneakers, Footwear

Founded by a young aeronautical engineer, Petit Pli produces stylish, sustainable pleated garments made from recycled plastic that expand up to seven sizes

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/petit-pli-origami-inspired-clothes-that-still-fit-even-after-the-body-has-grown

Episode keywords: Fashion, Lifestyle, B2C, E-commerce, Sustainability, Women, Circular Economy, Materials, Nanotechnology

Inspired by fish in the ocean, the startup developed microalgae-based flour that can take on unlimited forms, textures or colors to make almost any alt protein product.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/sophies-bionutrients-alternative-protein-from-microalgae

Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, B2B, Circular Economy, Microbiome, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Sophie's Bionutrients, Sophie's Kitchen, Singapore, Temasek, Microalgae, Startups, Investment, Sustainability, Technology, Innovation

Taking computer vision and chemical analysis to the fields for quick crop quality checks, Punjab-based AgNext eyes Asian expansion, and insurtech, fintech opportunities.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/agnext-seeks-less-food-loss-fairer-prices-for-farmers-with-food-quality-analysis-tech

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Enterprise Tech, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Internet of Things, Mobile, SaaS, Sensors, Wireless, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Future Food Asia, Omnivore, AgNext, Kalaari Capital, Singapore, Thailand, Spectroscopy, Startups, Investment, Foodtech, India

Based in Pakistan and Thailand, Ricult’s mobile app platform provides advanced weather forecasting, easy loan applications and direct market access to help farmers increase productivity and profits

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ricult-providing-smallholder-farmers-easier-access-to-capital

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Fintech, E-commerce, Lending, Productivity Software, Risk management, Insurance, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Geospatial Tech, Location Tech, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 500 Startups

Hungarian biotech Poliloop is closing $2m seed funding for “bacteria cocktail” that breaks down plastic into organic waste quickly, enabling more affordable and eco-friendly waste management.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/poliloop-tackling-pollution-crisis-with-plastic-eating-bacteria-for-industrial-use

Keywords: B2B, Energy & Cleantech, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Materials, South Summit, Techstars, Women in Tech, Vespucci, Bioplastics, Startups, Plastics, Investment

Since its founding in 2015, the Indonesian startup Ibunda has provided psychological consultations to over 200,000 clients

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mental-health-services-platform-ibunda-wants-to-keep-expanding-its-reach

Episode keywords: Healthcare, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, E-Jiwa, Noor Chita Mawardi, Arif Saputra, Ibunda, Women in Tech, Mental health

Startup’s 24/7 services will include AI-powered chatbots to help more Chinese cope with mental health issues, amid lack of therapists.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/choose-from-over-10000-mental-health-therapists-at-yidianling

Keywords: B2C, E-commerce, Healthcare, O2O, On-demand, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Mental health, China, Mental Illnesses, Startups, Investment

Barcelona-based Aimentia supports the oft-overlooked mental health segment through digitalization and analytics, going beyond therapy platforms

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/aimentia-pioneering-mental-health-ai-saas-seeks-to-improve-diagnosis-as-demand-surges

Episode keywords: Medtech, Healthcare, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Marketplaces & Platforms, Bots, SaaS, 4YFN, Mobile World Congress, Covid-19, Mental health

Mindtera wants to nip mental health issues in the bud by equipping working adults with skills to navigate work challenges and personal relationships, using their phones

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mindtera-building-mental-resilience-through-bite-sized-lessons

Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Edtech, Healthcare, Social Networking & Community, Training & Coaching, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Women in Tech, Mental health, East Ventures, Hustle Fund, Henry Hendrawan