Textile Waste Watchers Winning Ways
Currently, less than one percent of clothing is recycled back into new garments. A Stockholm-based deep-tech is joining the global charge towards re-processing mountains of textile waste.
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Bontia Bio Beats Bitey Bugs
Synthetic biology startup Bontia Bio focuses on creating sustainable, nature-based treatments for animal health. The New Zealand veterinary bio-pharmaceutical startup is providing non-toxic relief from flea and tick infestation for our furry friends.
Kenyan Wildlife Trip Inspires Biotech Startup
Touted as “one to watch” in biotech investor circles, German biopharmaceutical company Kupando is advancing a disruptive dual approach that could both reduce solid tumours and counter infectious diseases.
Standing Ovation For €30 Million Foodtech Funding
Paris based company Standing Ovation specialises in producing animal-free casein through precision fermentation. They just raised an impressive €30 million as part of French efforts to preserve technical sovereignty and secure future food supply.
Sunny Future For Synthetic Leaf Venture
UK-Portugal greentech venture Arborea is bridging the gap between design engineering and biotechnology with a synthetic leaf that creates food directly from sunlight.
Mucking Around With Zincovery Zethos
A New Zealand university spinoff venture has a bold vision to extract and recycle critical minerals from industrial waste.
Australia Analyses Ambition – Again
The 2026 Denholm Review — formally titled Ambitious Australia — issues a blunt wake-up call. The nation’s R&D system is too fragmented and risk-averse to sustain future living standards and must transition into a “smart country”.
Samsara Eco Races To Recycle Nylon Fast Fashions
A spinoff company from the Australian National University plans to shake up the garment industry through enzymatic recycling of polyester.
Wellumio Solves Golden Hour Headache
New Zealand deep tech startup Wellumio is developing a portable NMR scanner that delivers quicker patient care and better outcomes.