Environalgae – Sustainable Wastewater Treatment with Algae Solutions
Indian start-up Environalgae develops and implements microalgae-based wastewater treatment plants tailored to the specific waste streams of each customer.
Start-ups
ReduCO₂: FLTMC Finalist
ReduCO₂ is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
Exaere: FLTMC Finalist
Exaere is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
ESILIB: FLTMC Finalist
ESILIB is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
MDPath: FLTMC Finalist
MDPath is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
ASAP Research Automation: FLTMC Finalist
ASAP Research Automation is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
Microfluidic Standards: FLTMC Finalist
Microfluidic Standards is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
CarboNano.EU: FLTMC Finalist
CarboNano.EU is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
Snew: FLTMC Finalist
Snew is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
FEINST: FLTMC Finalist
FEINST (Field Enhanced Instrument) is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
Chemistry.Tools: FLTMC Finalist
Chemistry.Tools is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
NextLayer: FLTMC Finalist Profile
NextLayer is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
IsoSphere Technologies: FLTMC Finalist Profile
IsoSphere Technologies is one of the finalists for the From Lab to Market Challenge.
From Lab to Market Challenge: How CHEManager Is Amplifying Chemistry's Next Founders
Chemistry start-up competition From Lab to Market Challenge partners with CHEManager to bridge the gap from scientific research to commercialization, offering founders media exposure, mentoring, and €10,000 in prizes.
Rôbalôtô – Smart Plastic Waste Management
African start-up Rôbalôtô, based in Togo, has developed an integrated system to manage plastic waste more efficiently and support circular economy by combining technology, recycling, and education.
Biocatalytic Surfactants
Norfalk develops bio-based surfactants via biocatalysis for products from shampoos to detergents. CEO Kasper Falkenberg shares the company’s vision, motivation, and the value of its unique platform.
Circular by Design
Seprify, founded by Lukas Schertel and Oliver Polcher, uses cellulose to create sustainable alternatives to TiO₂. The Cambridge spinout’s platform is backed by CTO Wadood Hamad’s expertise.
Turning Waste into Treasure
REEcover recovers rare earths from e‑waste using a patented, efficient, low‑impact process, offering a sustainable alternative to mining and strengthening circular supply chains.
Affix Labs Raises €1 Million for Distribution Expansion
Dutch green chemtech start-up Affix Labs has raised an investment of €1 million for the European expansion of its sustainable insect repellent.
Ecovon – A More Sustainable Wood Alternative Made from Coconut Husks
Ghanaian start-up Ecovon produces coconut-husk boards as an alternative to MDF (medium-density fibreboard), made without intentionally added toxic chemicals.
Building Independence, One Design at a Time
Inside MakeGood’s Open-Source Assistive Technology Movement
From Coconut Waste to Industrial Spill Control
Aura Verde develops organic, coco‑based oil absorbents that replace mineral products in industrial spill response.
From Emission to Ingredient: Drop‑In CO₂ Chemistry
Viridi turns captured CO₂ into high‑performance ingredients via a drop‑in solid catalyst. It cuts carbon footprint while working seamlessly in existing production lines.
Atomistic AI for Materials Engineering
Entalpic replaces trial‑and‑error materials R&D with a closed‑loop AI platform combining simulation and lab validation.
Zuripacks – Pioneering Sustainable Plant-Based Packaging
Kenyan start-up Zuripacks produces durable yet biodegradable packaging materials from banana pseudostems − an abundant agricultural by-product that is typically discarded.
Cleantech Company Blue Activity Closes €8.5 Million Seed Round
The Cleantech water technology company Blue Activity has completed an €8.5 million seed financing round.
ETB Global – Enabling Bio-Plastic and Bio-Rubber for Life and Industry
Dutch start-up ETB Global has developed a patented one-step catalytic process that converts bioethanol directly into butadiene in a single reactor.
Spark e-Fuels – Reimagining How Aviation is Fuelled
German start-up Spark e-Fuels is helping the aviation industry move toward more sustainable flight by developing a new, energy-efficient and cost-competitive method to produce synthetic aviation fuels.
Palki Motors – Pioneering Electric Mobility in Bangladesh
Palki Motors, a groundbreaking start-up from Bangladesh, is the country’s first manufacturer of affordable electric vehicles.
Bridging the Sim2Real Gap in Materials
Dunia Innovations Merges AI and Robotics to Accelerate Real-World Materials Discovery
KickStart Finals Celebrate Six Outstanding Chemistry Transfer Ideas
Six promising startup teams took the stage at the KickStart finals, impressing the jury and audience with their novel ideas for advancing sustainable chemistry.
Verdisol – Turning Organic Waste into Regenerative Soil Solutions
Verdisol, an emerging start-up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), converts local organic waste into nanocellulose, providing an innovative soil amendment that elevates agricultural productivity.
Power2Polymers – More Sustainable Polymers for the Chemical Industry
Power2Polymers found a way to create more sustainable and high-performance polymer products for specialty applications, such as lubricants, industrial adhesives, and coatings for various applications.
Climasel – Optimizing Energy Efficiency
The woman-led start-up from Azerbaijan develops and produces energy-efficient indoor panels, which store heat during the day and release it at night.
