Cycle Momentum

Wind energy is a key pillar of the energy transition, but what can be done with materials from decommissioned wind turbines? In Quebec, RECYC-QUÉBEC and Cycle Momentum have launched an innovation challenge to make wind turbines more eco-friendly by promoting sustainable design, component reuse, and material recycling. By bringing together industry leaders, circularity experts, and innovation hubs, this collaborative approach creates scalable solutions that can be applied to other sectors such as transportation, mining, and construction. 📢 Discover how these structured efforts are shaping a high-performing circular economy model that extends far beyond the wind energy sector. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eS7aVn2r #CircularEconomy #EnergyTransition #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #Recycling

L’énergie éolienne est un pilier essentiel de la transition énergétique, mais que faire des matériaux issus des éoliennes en fin de vie ? Au Québec, RECYC-QUÉBEC et Cycle Momentum ont initié un défi d'innovation visant à renforcer la circularité des éoliennes en favorisant leur conception durable, la réutilisation de leurs composants et le recyclage des matériaux. Grâce à une approche collaborative réunissant leaders industriels, experts en circularité et pôles d’innovation, cette initiative crée des solutions évolutives et transférables à d’autres secteurs comme le transport, l’exploitation minière ou la construction. 📢 Découvrez comment ces efforts structurés façonnent un modèle d’économie circulaire performant et applicable bien au-delà du secteur éolien. Lisez l’article complet ici : https://lnkd.in/epu8R2s9 #ÉconomieCirculaire #TransitionÉnergétique #Innovation #ÉnergieRenouvelable #Recyclage #Collaboration

Collaboration Drives Innovation ! Recently, we have seen firsthand how our efforts to foster collaboration can accelerate innovation. Among the nine investors who participated in Dispersa's recent fundraising round, Nadarra Ventures, BDC Thrive Lab, Good & Well Inc., and BoxOne Ventures are part of our Circle of Partner Funds. With Cycle Momentum included, this represents five out of ten investors who are part of our ecosystem. Dispersa and its visionary team deserve full credit for their success. That said, at Cycle Momentum, we firmly believe that collaboration among different stakeholders is key to overcoming the challenges of developing tomorrow's climate technologies. It is a real pleasure for us to contribute to advancing innovation alongside committed players working for a greener economy. Today, 10 years after its foundation, Cycle Momentum is much more than an accelerator and an innovation platform. It is a movement that brings together players around a common goal: addressing humanity's major ecological challenges. There is still much work to be done, but we remain convinced that we are heading in the right direction. Onwards! Learn more about the Circle of Partner Funds: https://lnkd.in/eNhiXAnr Learn more about the Dispersa funding round: https://lnkd.in/g3H_yNmT

Today we take a closer look at Dispersa a start-up in which Cycle Momentum recently made an official investment through its Origo program. Dispersa is commercializing the world’s first waste-derived biosurfactants to deliver affordable yet high-quality ingredients for household cleaning and personal care products. Find out more about the next steps in Dispersa’s development: https://lnkd.in/eXGhhAyy Dispersa’s press release: https://lnkd.in/g3H_yNmT Find out more about the Origo program: https://lnkd.in/eppCSY5u

Quantacet is the newest member of our Circle of Partner Funds Quantacet is the first Canadian investment fund dedicated to quantum technologies. Quantacet invests early-on in ambitious quantum startups that will tackle some of humanity’s biggest challenges, from personalized medicine to the energy crisis, cybersecurity and so much more. Read more about Quantacet: https://lnkd.in/g8-DEJKx The Circle of Partner Funds is a Cycle Momentum initiative that helps strengthen investor participation in the cleantech ecosystem and stimulate investment in innovative technology companies and entrepreneurship within the sector. The  Circle of Partner Funds includes over 55 members that represent together over $3.5B in capital. To join the Circle of Partner Funds and invest in impact innovation: https://lnkd.in/eNhiXAnr

L’appel à candidatures pour le Prix des Solutions Climatiques 2025 est prolongé jusqu'au 13 mars! Cette année c'est 2 millions de dollars de prix qui seront remis dans diverses catégories. Il vous reste moins d'une semaine pour postuler. Soumettez votre candidature dès aujourd’hui à : https://lnkd.in/egdGVYKM

Next weekend marks International Women’s Day (March 8)—a time to highlight the impact of women entrepreneurs shaping the future of Climate Tech. At Cycle Momentum, we’re proud to have supported 56 start-ups co-founded by women through our acceleration programs. These entrepreneurs are driving change, building groundbreaking solutions, and redefining the industry. Here are just a few making a lasting impact: 🔹Dispersa – Founded by Nivatha Balendra, Dispersa is commercializing the world’s first waste-derived biosurfactants for sustainable cleaning and personal care products. 🔹FTEX – Silvana Huaman is a co-founder of FTEX, which is developing next-generation motor controllers to enhance the efficiency of urban electric vehicles. 🔹Genuine Taste – Led by Emily Farrar, Genuine Taste is advancing cultivated fat technology, improving the taste, texture, and nutrition of alternative meats. 🔹 Green Graphite Technologies – Co-founded by Gillian Holcroft, Green Graphite Technologies is leading the commercialization of eco-friendly graphite transformation for lithium-ion batteries. 🔹Opalia – Co-founded by Jennifer Côté, Opalia is pioneering cell-based milk products, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional dairy. 🔹Rithmik Solutions –  Co-founded by Amanda Truscott, Rithmik Solutions is transforming the mining industry with AI-powered analytics for mobile mining equipment. These leaders are building the future of climate tech. Let’s keep breaking barriers. Join us in shaping a greener economy: https://lnkd.in/eP6mwbRJ

From Prize Winner to Seed Round Success: Dispersa’s Journey In June 2024, Dispersa won the Climate Solutions Prize – Quebec Startup Track (Pre-Commercialization Stage), securing a $150,000 equity investment through Cycle Momentum’s Origo program. A surprise addition to this support came from BDC’s Thrive Lab for Women, which chose to match our investment, reinforcing its mission to back women-led businesses driving positive social impact. Last week, Dispersa announced its successful $5.8M CAD seed round, led by Nadarra Ventures. Cycle Momentum and BDC’s Thrive Lab joined the round as co-investors, continuing our support for Dispersa as it scales its waste-derived biosurfactant technology. To know more about Dispersa’s round: https://lnkd.in/ezEmPDXQ As Sevrine Labelle, Managing Director of Thrive Lab, puts it: "BDC’s Thrive Lab chose to co-invest with Cycle Momentum in the winner of the 2024 Climate Solutions Prize to encourage more women-led companies to take part in the competition. Leaders like Nivatha Balendra, CEO and Founder of Dispersa, are inspiring, and by joining forces with ecosystem partners to support them, we hope that more women will fund and grow impactful companies." Proud to see Dispersa’s journey unfold and excited for what’s ahead! There is only 3 days left to apply to the 2025 - Prix des Solutions Climatiques - Climate Solutions Prize: https://lnkd.in/eMWWuQ7z

L’appel à candidatures pour le Prix des Solutions Climatiques 2025 – Piste Startup Québécoise se termine ce vendredi. Il ne vous reste que 5 jours pour appliquer: https://lnkd.in/eMWWuQ7z La Piste Startup Québécoise récompensera les meilleures et les plus brillantes start-up en technologie climatique du Québec en leur donnant accès à des investissements, à des prix et à de la visibilité. Le prix de 400 000 $ sera décerné à deux lauréats, en reconnaissance de leurs solutions innovantes qui contribueront à lutter contre la crise climatique : ➡️ 150 000 $ seront attribués à une start-up en phase de pré-commercialisation sous la forme d’un investissement en équité. ➡️ 250 000 $ seront attribués à une start-up en phase de commercialisation sous la forme d’un investissement en équité. En savoir plus: https://lnkd.in/egt54WGW   Les gagnant.e.s seront annoncé.e.s lors du Festival du Prix des Solutions Climatiques à Montréal, les 17 et 18 juin. — Final Call – Applications for the 2025 Climate Solutions Prize – Québec Startup Track close this friday Only 5 days left to apply: https://lnkd.in/eMWWuQ7z The Québec Startup Track will recognize the most promising climate tech startups in Québec, offering access to investments, awards, and visibility. A total of $400,000 in equity investments will be awarded to two winners for their innovative solutions tackling the climate crisis: ➡️ $150,000 for a pre-commercialization startup ➡️ $250,000 for a commercialization-stage startup Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dumvp6VF Winners will be announced at the Climate Solutions Prize Festival in Montreal on June 17-18.

Il ne vous reste que 4 jours pour postuler au Programme Accélération Matériaux Avancés, en partenariat avec PRIMA Québec - Pôle de recherche et d'innovation en matériaux avancés du Québec ! Vous développez des technologies climatiques pour relever les défis environnementaux et économiques du secteur des matériaux avancés? Rejoignez un programme conçu pour accélérer votre croissance. Nous recherchons des start-up qui proposent des technologies dans :  ➡️ La décarbonation des procédés industriels et la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre. ➡️La transition vers une économie circulaire. ➡️Le développement des énergies renouvelables et du stockage d’énergie. ➡️La protection des écosystèmes et des ressources naturelles. Profitez d’un accompagnement personnalisé, de mentorat avec des experts et d’un accès privilégié à un réseau de partenaires et d'investisseurs. Postulez avant le 3 mars 2025: https://lnkd.in/eqXfgXrx Pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/gSjnhE6z Merci à Environnement Québec de soutenir l’édition 2025 du Programme Accélération Matériaux Avancés