LabCycle Closes The Circle
A UK research startup that began life in an abandoned glasshouse is tackling the estimated 5.5 million tonnes of plastic waste generated annually by the world’s bioscience and clinical labs.
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$40M Funding For NZ Innovation Support
The overhaul of New Zealand’s publicly funded science, innovation and tech sector has kicked off with $40M of new funding for commercialisation support.
Qatar Cracking Carbon Conundrum
As one of the largest suppliers of energy to global markets, one might not expect Qatar to be a hotbed of climate tech activity. But the Gulf state is quietly cultivating a deep tech pillar to its economy.
European Investors Pivot To Deep Tech – Part I
A realignment of investor and sovereign interests across Europe has led to an emerging renaissance in deep tech. It is a huge opportunity for entrepreneur science researchers.
Winter Of Discontent For Antipodean Science Innovators and Investors
The precipitous cancellation of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) this month, alongside the redirection of $800 million in uncommitted funding, has sent a shock wave through their research, science and technology sector.
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.
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.
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.