HELM AG Industry Challenge: Calling Founders Are you a founder from Iberia, France, or CEE building solutions that could redefine the future of circular industry? HELM AG and Marvelous are calling on innovators ready to drive the transition to circular chemistry and bring innovation to a global scale. What is the DeepTech Runway? DeepTech Runway is a full-day forum in Berlin on 18 September 2025, designed to supercharge Europe's transition from world-class research to world-scale impact. What is the HELM AG Industry Challenge? HELM AG, one of the world’s leading chemical distributors handling millions of tons of products globally, is seeking breakthrough technologies along two tracks: > Chemical Recycling - How can waste streams be transformed into chemical feedstocks for the chemical industry? > CO₂ Utilization - How can captured CO₂ be converted into drop-in solutions that replace fossil-based chemicals? Solutions should aim at commercially viable chemicals that seamlessly integrate into existing supply chains — from base chemicals (e.g. aromatics, olefins) to intermediates, commodities, and specialties. The infrastructure is in place. HELM AG is ready. What’s needed is your innovation. If you have the technology, the prototype, or the pathway to turn waste or CO₂ into chemical building blocks of tomorrow, apply now. The top five entrepreneurs are invited to pitch at DeepTech Runway - ticket costs are covered. Thank you Daniel and Stephan for your trust - Looking forward to a great collaboration! DeepTech Runway | Berlin | September 18, 2025 Application link in the comments... #DeepTechRunway #ScalingScience #DeepTechEurope #IndustrialInnovation #CircularChemistry #HELM #SouthernEurope #HELM2030

🔬 HELM AG Industry Challenge: Calling Founders🔬 Are you a founder from Iberia, France, or CEE building solutions that could redefine the future of circular industry? HELM AG and Marvelous are calling on innovators ready to drive the transition to circular chemistry and bring innovation to a global scale. What is the DeepTech Runway? DeepTech Runway is a full-day, invite-only forum in Berlin on 18 September 2025, designed to supercharge Europe's transition from world-class research to world-scale impact. What is the HELM AG Industry Challenge? HELM AG, one of the world’s leading chemical distributors handling millions of tons of products globally, is seeking breakthrough technologies along two tracks: > Chemical Recycling - How can waste streams be transformed into chemical feedstocks for the chemical industry? > CO₂ Utilization - How can captured CO₂ be converted into drop-in solutions that replace fossil-based chemicals? Solutions should aim at commercially viable chemicals that seamlessly integrate into existing supply chains — from base chemicals (e.g. aromatics, olefins) to intermediates, commodities, and specialties. The infrastructure is in place. HELM AG is ready. What’s needed is your innovation. If you have the technology, the prototype, or the pathway to turn waste or CO₂ into chemical building blocks of tomorrow, apply now. The top five entrepreneurs are invited to pitch at DeepTech Runway; ticket costs are covered. DeepTech Runway | Berlin | September 18, 2025 Application link below ⬇️ #DeepTechRunway #ScalingScience #DeepTechEurope #IndustrialInnovation #CircularChemistry #HELM #SouthernEurope #HELM2030 cc: Chris Heyer Philipp Buddemeier Lian Michelson Goncalo Gomes Oliveira Viktoria Blum Faysal Bayazid Daniel Tepe

Effex will take part in the Trilateral Innovation Summit – United by Chemistry, on Monday, 29 September 2025 at Watt17 in Heusden‑Zolder, Belgium. The event is a high‑impact, cross‑border matchmaking platform rooted in the Trilateral Strategy for the Chemical Industry—a collaboration among Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine‑Westphalia. Its objective is to boost competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation across the European chemical sector. The program includes: · A plenary session with insights on bio-based innovation. · A keynote on EU projects turning lignin into applications from building foams to adhesives and sun creams. · Challenge Tables where companies present real innovation challenges. Effex will be present with Jose Núñez Ares hosting our table. · Thematic Tables on EU funding, Safe and Sustainable by Design, AI in process intensification, and the Interreg Meuse-Rhine programme. We look forward to connecting with peers and partners to explore how advanced experimental design can accelerate innovation in chemistry. https://lnkd.in/eXRShQ3P

Effex will take part in the Trilateral Innovation Summit – United by Chemistry, on Monday, 29 September 2025 at Watt17 in Heusden‑Zolder, Belgium. The event is a high‑impact, cross‑border matchmaking platform rooted in the Trilateral Strategy for the Chemical Industry—a collaboration among Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine‑Westphalia. Its objective is to boost competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation across the European chemical sector. The program includes: · A plenary session with insights on bio-based innovation. · A keynote on EU projects turning lignin into applications from building foams to adhesives and sun creams. · Challenge Tables where companies present real innovation challenges. Effex will be present with Jose Núñez Ares hosting our table. · Thematic Tables on EU funding, Safe and Sustainable by Design, AI in process intensification, and the Interreg Meuse-Rhine programme. We look forward to connecting with peers and partners to explore how advanced experimental design can accelerate innovation in chemistry. https://lnkd.in/ecVcS6RG

𝐅𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐑'𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐇). Through this partnership, Fyllo will collaborate with CISH on research activities, while CISH will help extend Fyllo's AI-enabled, sensor-based smart solutions to farmers through extension programs. This partnership bridges the innovation with research expertise to help farmers achieve better productivity and income.

Backing the Bio-Revolution: Thrilled to see BacAlt Biosciences raise $2M in a pre-seed round led by Avaana Capital! This isn’t just a funding round—it’s a strong signal that deep science + climate innovation is capturing serious investor interest. From a venture lens, here’s why this is a smart and strategic move: Disruptive Tech at the Core: BacAlt is reimagining how bio-based polymers and specialty ingredients are made—using lean, energy-efficient fermentation that enhances performance without contributing to microplastic pollution. In an era where sustainability is non-negotiable, this is core-tech with a clear mission. Massive Market Potential: Bio-alternatives are no longer niche. The global bio-based polymer market is projected to cross $20B+ by 2030, driven by regulatory tailwinds and consumer demand for green alternatives. BacAlt isn’t riding a trend—they’re building infrastructure for a new materials economy. Scalable, Global Ambition: With a focus on R&D scale-up, pilot production, and go-to-market strategy, BacAlt is laying the groundwork for international expansion from day one. That’s the kind of pre-seed maturity VCs love to see. Hats off to Avaana Capital for recognizing the potential in deep science climate innovation. This is how we build the future—by backing breakthrough technologies early and boldly. Co-founders Shruti Kutmutia and Dr. Pranav Nair bring scientific depth and entrepreneurial grit. Backing this team early is a classic case of "founders first" thinking—where the vision and execution capability align with a critical global need. #ClimateTech #DeepTech #SustainableMaterials #BioPolymers #VCPerspective #BacAltBiosciences #AvaanaCapital #FutureOfMaterials #GreenInnovation #PreSeedFunding

Going green without compromise ⬇️ What if sustainability and performance weren’t a trade-off in the lab? In an upcoming feature with The Medicine Maker, we share how we approach product design at Green Elephant Biotech: 🌱 Building sustainability into technology from the start - not as an afterthought 🌱 Designing features that improve performance and lower environmental costs 🌱 Tackling the most impactful stages of a product’s lifecycle: raw materials and end-of-life 🌱 Exploring recycling options and reducing the carbon footprint of incineration For us, “green” isn’t a label - it’s part of the blueprint for the next generation of bioprocessing equipment. ➡️ Read the full Q&A in The Medicine Maker: Going Green Without Sacrificing Equipment Performance: themedicinemaker.com #SustainableBiotech #GreenLabs #Bioprocessing #Innovation

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐆 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 €16𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬! We’re proud to announce the closing of our €16 million Series A round, led by Axeleo Capital (AXC) and joined by EIC - European Innovation Council, NBank Capital, BONVENTURE, and our seed investor Dr.-Ing. Frank Jenner. This milestone will enable us to: ✅ Build a world-class bacterial cellulose facility in Germany ✅ Scale production from pilot to industrial level ✅ Support European industries as they transition away from microplastics ahead of incoming regulation Since our founding in 2019, BIOWEG has been transforming food-industry side streams into high-performance, biodegradable ingredients through precision fermentation and green chemistry. Our portfolio includes: - 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬: biodegradable micro-powders for cosmetics - 𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐖𝐞𝐠: bio-based rheology and suspension control for personal & home care - 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐖𝐞𝐠: bio-based seed & fertilizer coatings This investment brings BIOWEG’s total funding to €22M and marks a decisive step towards reshaping supply chains across cosmetics, personal care, home care, pharma, and agriculture. A huge thank you to our team, partners, and investors for joining us on the mission to create a 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, and thank you, Tech Funding News and Sofia Chesnokova for covering the news. #BIOWEG #SeriesA #Biotech #Sustainability #Microplastics #GreenChemistry

We’re proud that BIOWEG part of our Global Startup Service, has secured a €16M Series A to scale its biodegradable alternatives to microplastics. 🚀 This milestone will accelerate their mission to build sustainable supply chains across cosmetics, personal care, home care, pharma, and agriculture. 👏 Congratulations to the BIOWEG team and partners for driving innovation towards a microplastic-free future! #BIOWEG #SeriesA #Biotech #Sustainability #Microplastics #GreenChemistry

Sweden is set to launch Scandinavia's first-ever cultivated meat factory, thanks to a new partnership between startup Re:meat and biotech hub Biotech Heights. The pilot facility, dubbed the "Re:meatery," will focus on producing cell-based meat, using a patented, cost-effective method inspired by the brewing industry. It's incredible to see the development of lab-grown meat and a more resilient, localized food system in Scandinavia. The project also highlights the power of collaboration between academia and startups to bring innovative solutions to the market. Learn more about this exciting development: https://lnkd.in/enzTaeur #cleanmeat #cellbased #foodinnovation #sustainablefood #altprotein #scandinavia #rematerializefood #biotech