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Food
Growing, processing, packaging, distributing, consuming and disposing. While the means are many, the end is one - to use innovation to end global hunger. According to the World Food Programme, 135 million people suffered from hunger in early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic could now double that number, putting an additional 130 million people at risk of suffering acute hunger by the end of the year. We’re looking for innovations that can accomplish Zero Hunger (SDG 2) and help eradicate all forms of malnutrition by 2030. Solutions focused on Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) are key to counteract the disparity that irresponsible food habits has created globally.
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GROWING
Sustainable alternative input of raw materials and growing processes- Aeroponics
- Alternative pest repeller
- Alternative proteins (e.g. insects)
- Aquaponics
- Hydroponics
- Indigenous seeds
- Natural crop protection
- Sustainable irrigation
- Vertical farming
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FOOD PROCESSING
Making the production process more sustainable and less polluting- Cleaning
- Crop harvesting
- Cultivating
- Grading
- Pre-preparation
- Sorting
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PACKAGING & DISTRIBUTION
Ensuring the processing & distribution of food becomes more sustainable- Alternative food packaging
- Biodegradable food packaging
- Emission reduction in logistics & shipping
- Local sourcing
- Preservatives
- Transportation
- Warehouse storage
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FOOD CONSUMPTION
Solving the polluting effects of food consumption- Certifications / registration
- Humane
- Locally sourced
- Sustainably sourced/harvested/organic
- Veg(etari)an
- Wild sourcing (fish)
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FOOD WASTE
Dealing with food waste across the value chain- Composting
- Non-synthetic
- Recyclable
- Waste reduction
- Waste tracking
Hargol Foodtech
Sustainable grasshopper production
eAgrar
Monitoring crops and microclimate conditions to predict onset diseases
eFishery
IoT feeding machines for aquaculture
Cellugy
Bio-cellulose material to replace plastic packaging
Wakuli
Direct to customer sustainable sourced coffee bean service
FreshStrips
Smart labels indicating food freshness
Mimica
Smart labels indicating food freshness
Water
How can we improve water availability, quality and resilience to ensure nobody is left behind? One in three people live without sanitation and access to safe drinking water and two in five do not have a basic hand-washing facility. We need solutions in Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) to halt the unnecessary death and disease that results from this. Additionally, we’re looking for innovations for Life Below Water (SDG 14) that conserve, sustainably use and reduce the pressure on marine resources.
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WATER AVAILABILITY
Improving water efficiency and saving water to reduce water wastage- Wastewater management
- Water conservation
- Water leakage
- Water reuse
- Water saving technologies
- Water service continuity
- Water storage
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WATER QUALITY
Improving water quality and removing water pollution to increase health- Access to clean water
- Drinking water
- Filtration
- Membranes
- Mineralization
- Purification
- Sanitation
- Sensors / monitoring
- Treated wastewater
- Water pollution
- Water-related diseases
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WATER RESILIENCE
Improving water resilience to deal with uncertain circumstances- Atmospheric water generator (capture water from air)
- Desalination
- Green spaces
- Stormwater management
- Vulnerabilities
- Disaster risks
- Flood risk
- Water reserves
- Water resources
Field Factors
Catching 95% of all rain water with reliable treatment, storage, and reuse
Altum Technologies
Ultrasonic cleaning technology designed to clean fouling from equipment without stopping production and using chemicals
LiquidGold
Unique dry sanitation technologies
The Great Bubble Barrier
Air bubble curtain in rivers that combats the plastic soup in our oceans.
Desolenator
Solar-thermal desalination technology that can be applied in a modular way
Energy
How can energy storage, distribution, generation and consumption be disrupted to accelerate the global switch to clean energy? Renewable energy constitutes 17% of total energy consumption. While this is progress, we need to capitalize on their potential and further scale sustainable energy implementation. We’re pursuing Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) solutions that are making production cleaner, greener and more efficient. Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) are key to counteract the damage that irresponsible energy consumption has done to our Planet.
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STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION
Ensuring energy is delivered to the consumer in a sustainable and efficient way- Battery technologies
- Carrier
- Grid management
- Pipeline adaptation
- Safe and effective transportation methods
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ENERGY GENERATION
Making the process of energy generation more sustainable- Efficient Processing
- Catalyzation
- CO2 capturing
- CO2 utilization
- Heat capture
- Kynetic
- Renewable sources
- Chemicals
- Geothermal, hydro, solar, wind, and wave energy
- Hydrogen
- Biomass
- Heat
- Efficient Processing
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Efficient energy that is utilized by the end-consumer at the right time- Electric & Hydrogen mobility
- Energy saving
- Insights into energy use
- More efficient public energy use
- Self sufficient buildings
- Smart grids
Brill Power
Intelligent control system to extend the lifetime of batteries while maintaining high performance
NanoSUN
Accelerate the transition to hydrogen mobility through safe hydrogen storage
Opus 12
Convert CO₂ into profitable chemicals, such as plastics and transportation fuels
Hiiroc
Low-cost, zero-emission Hydrogen production through a unique plasma process
Wellsun
Highly efficient transparent glass solar panels for energy production, solar shading
Maxem
Measures all energy flows in your home and makes adjustments where necessary