📣 We have two exciting announcements from KUORI today! 🥂 🍌 First of all, we are over the moon to announce that KUORI has been selected for funding by the Migros Pioneer Fund! This funding will empower us to accelerate our mission of providing sustainable material solutions for industries wanting to move away from fossil resources. 🚀 This partnership enables us to scale up the production of our innovative granulates, marking a significant step toward offering practical, circular economy solutions to our clients. 🏭 Secondly, to support this exciting new phase of growth, we are relocating our headquarters to the Bio-technopark Schlieren-zürich. This new location will allow us to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly materials and continue advancing our mission and vision. Special thanks to all the amazing people who made this possible: Sarah Harbarth, Arthur Groh, Pablo Villars, Britta Friedrich, Robin Born, Anna Veljkovic and the whole Migros Pioneer Fund Team and many more. And last but not least, a huge shout-out to our incredible team at KUORI, Erika Fivaz Roman Meyer Pierre CLUZEL Oliver Weismantel Anik Eckhart Rytka Christian Ana Cristina Vides Gómez Simone Battaglia Mariona Diaz Rodenas Benjamin Kunz Matteo Vincent 💪 Your hard work and passion are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Let’s continue building a greener future together! We look forward to sharing more updates as we embark on this adventurous new chapter, and we thank you for following us on our journey and supporting us. 🌿 Pro Helvetia Gebert Rüf Stiftung Innosuisse Alternative Bank Schweiz Startupticker.ch HANDELSZEITUNG Female Founders Swiss Startup Association Circular Economy News European Bioplastics INNOVATION BASEL Blick NZZ 20MIN SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen Ladies Drive Swisspreneur #migrospionierfonds
KUORI
Biotechnologieforschung
KUORI stands for a better material world without plastic pollution 🌱🔬 #Cleantech #ReduceMicroplastic #ImpactDriven
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We started KUORI in 2022. We are an innovative Swiss Cleantech company committed to transitioning to a post-oil economy by transforming consumer plastics through a circular economy approach. As a B2B enterprise, we provide cutting-edge and eco-friendly granules, seamlessly fitting into existing manufacturing processes of diverse sectors including fashion, outdoor equipment, and tools. Overall, our material has a PCF (Product Carbon Footprint) potentially 60 % lower compared to conventional plastics. We leverage food byproducts - such as olive pits and walnut shells - to produce novel bio-based, biodegradable, and elastic materials that have a patent pending. Our materials only produce biodegradable microplastics, directly addressing a critical environmental concern. Furthermore, they safely break down in industrial composting places, meeting EN 13432 standards, which helps reduce our environmental impact and makes the earth cooler and oceans cleaner. KUORI has been recognized for our commitment to sustainability, receiving support from the European Union's Horizon program and winning the Renewable Material of the Year Award in 2023. We are also proud to be backed by the Migros Pioneer Fund, which reinforces our vision for a post-fossil plastic industry.
- Website
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www.kuori-materials.com
Externer Link zu KUORI
- Branche
- Biotechnologieforschung
- Größe
- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Zurich
- Art
- Selbständig
- Gegründet
- 2022
Orte
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Primär
Zurich, 8005, CH
Beschäftigte von KUORI
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Sarah Harbarth
Founder & CEO @KUORI
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Roman Meyer
Master Student at University of Zurich - Chemistry and Business Studies I Interested in Sustainability and Green Chemistry
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Arthur Groh
Chemist | Polymers | Renewable Materials | Organic Electronics | Renewable Energy | Data Science
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Oliver Weismantel
Engineer in Material Science
Updates
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KUORI hat dies direkt geteilt
How can we make Switzerland more circular? ♻️ Last week at Tsüri.ch Pitch-Night hosted by FREITAG, I had the possibility to be one of 7 speakers, presenting KUORI and our approach to circular economy.💡 Special thanks to Lara Blatter and the Tsüri.ch team for moderating and organizing this inspiring event! Rene Estermann (Director, Environmental and Health Protection, Zürich) Prof. Dr. Christine Grimm (Professor, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts) Anita Ni (Countdown 2030) Karen Rauschenbach (Circular Clothing Cooperative)
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KUORI hat dies direkt geteilt
Today, I had the opportunity to speak at the #5thInternationalBioökonomiekongress in #Stuttgart during the session "Bioprocess Engineering and Its Importance for the Bioeconomy." Sharing KUORI’s journey so far of turning waste into valuable resources alongside brilliant minds like Dr. Peter Schmiedel (Henkel), Zibek Susanne (Fraunhofer IIS), Janina Jarothe (rezemo), Thibault Godard (Infinite Roots®) and others was truly inspiring. Amazing to see how innovations in bioeconomy are reshaping whole industries - huge thank you for the invitation Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg, Stefanie Föller, University of Stuttgart Continental Esther Rommel Max Kroymann Markus Wolperdinger Torben Vedel Borchert Ralf Takors #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation
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🌟 Excited to announce that Sarah Harbarth will be speaking at the 7th Female Innovation Forum (FIF) on September 19, 2024! 🚀 We are proud to be part of this event that promotes women in innovation. The program will be conducted in both German and English, embracing our diverse ideas and approaches. Join us for an inspiring day of groundbreaking discussions and networking opportunities. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4K7Bsbk #FemaleInnovationForum #Innovation #Leadership #Diversity Katherine Milligan Larisa B. Miller Laraine Redmond Moehle Ondine Riesen Jessica Farda Ramona Schwarz Lina Graf BMW Group USM Modular Furniture Siemens Alpian Bank DQ Solutions – ICT Lösungen Oppenheim & Partner Emediately Weleda AG Blick EqualVoice Kanton Zürich
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Join Sarah Harbarth and Christian Lundsgaard-Hansen for a comprehensive Masterclass on financing and legal structures tailored for impact-driven startups. 👉 27.08.2024 (17.30 - 20.00) Get ready to launch your #Idea and dive into entrepreneurship or develop your concept within an #SME. The LIA - Lean Innovation Award is here to support groundbreaking projects, promising business ideas, and motivated entrepreneurs. 🚀 Sign up for our Masterclasses to gain insights from industry leaders, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts. ➡️ Learn more and register today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dvsen8Tx Impact Hub Bern #Entrepreneurship #StartUpFunding #LegalAdvice #BusinessGrowth #LeanInnovationAward #Masterclass
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Join our CTO Arthur Groh and CEO Sarah Harbarth As they give a deeper insight into the importance of IP for sustainable innovations at the upcoming #SGES. We’re excited to continue showcasing our breakthroughs in material science, thanks to the support from our partners like Pro Helvetia and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE IPI. Don't miss out on gaining insights into how patents can boost market success for sustainable products at IF.14. Check out the video to learn more and register for the event! 👉 Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/ecM7t3Ki 👉 Learn more about IF.14: https://sges.ch/if14-2024/ 👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d3x-E6Ag #SwissGreenEconomySymposium #Sustainability #IGE #KUORI #IntellectualProperty #Patents #Innovation
KUORI – waste turns material Wie werden aus Bananenschalen Schuhsohlen? KUORI ist ein Schweizer Cleantech Startup, welches neue Materialien aus verschiedenen Abfall-Komponenten kreiert und damit die Kreislaufwirtschaft fördert. Um von dieser Innovation zu profitieren, schützt das Startup sein geistiges Eigentum auf vielfältige Weise. Im folgenden Video spricht unter anderem Arthur Groh, CTO & IP Manager bei KUORI, über die Relevanz von IP (Rechte am geistigen Eigentum, zum Beispiel Patente). Sarah Kim Harbarth, CEO & Co-Founder von KUORI, wird dieses Thema am 28.8.24 im Rahmen des #SGES am IF.14: «Markterfolg für nachhaltige Innovationen: So helfen Patente und Co.» genauer beleuchten. Kuori wurde bereits in den Jahren 2022 und 2023 durch unseren Partner für Design und Nachhaltigkeit Pro Helvetia gefördert und konnte in der Innovationsausstellung seine Produkte und Dienstleistungen den über 2000 hochkarätigen Entscheidern, Umsetzern und Innovatoren vorstellen. Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum ist Presenting Partner des IF.14 und Behördenpartner am #SGES. 👉 Zum Video: https://lnkd.in/ecM7t3Ki 👉 Weitere Informationen: https://sges.ch/if14-2024/ 👉 Jetzt anmelden: https://lnkd.in/eC8shwNv Arthur Groh Sarah Harbarth KUORI Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum Anatol Heib Laurent Chantalat 🌴 Marcus Ehnle Miriam Gantert Olivier Gröninger Cornelia Hoffmann Daniel Kraus Matthias Kuhn Ingrid B. Müller LORENZ PROBST #sges #SwissGreenEconomySymposium #nachhaltigkeit #IGE #Kuori #GeistigesEigentum #Patente
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🎥 Exciting News: The video featuring our collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property IGE IPI of Intellectual Property (IGE IPI) is now live! A big thank you to the IGE IPI team for visiting us and providing a deep dive into how intellectual property plays a crucial role in our daily operations and long-term strategies. 👉 Check out the video to see how we integrate IP management into our innovative processes at KUORI. https://lnkd.in/dvzakHxx #IPManagement #Innovation #KUORI #SwissFederalInstituteOfIntellectualProperty #IGEIPI #BusinessStrategy
Mit Bananenschalen und anderen natürlichen Zutaten forscht das Schweizer Startup KUORI an einem Material, das Kunststoff ersetzt. Beim Schutz des Geistigen Eigentums überlässt man nichts zu dem Zufall: IP ist Teil der Geschäftsstrategie. Im Video gewährt das Startup einen Blick hinter die Kulissen. Kuori: Sarah Harbarth, Arthur Groh, Erika Fivaz, Roman Meyer, Anik Eckhart, Pierre CLUZEL, Christ Videz Gomez, Rytka Christian, Simone Battaglia, Mariona Diaz, Julia Fabis, Benjamin Kunz, Florian Frei Startup Supporters: Swiss Green Economy Symposium, startup days, Startup Nights, Open-i, Innosuisse, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW, Swiss Startup Association #greentech #innovation #erfindung #patent #tradesecret #startup #spirit
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📣 We are excited and grateful that KUORI has been selected for the funding program #KlimUp from the Stadt Zürich 🚀 It is always great to find valuable collaborations and support by local initiatives like this one from the city of Zurich, making our vision of a greener materials market possible. 🌿 A special thanks goes to: Miro Mayer Bluelion Incubator Startzentrum Zürich Genossenschaft We wish all the best to all the other selected startups: RTDT Laboratories AG sallea irmos technologies AG Norm Twiliner - Night Bus Lines for Europe #KUORI
🚀 Founders watch out! Applications are now open for the Fall 2024 cohort of the Bluelion Acceleration Program! 🌟 Are you an early-stage entrepreneur in the B2B tech space, eager to sharpen your value proposition, put your MVP to the test in the market, and seek the investment to supercharge your growth? Then our highly acclaimed Acceleration Program might be the perfect fit for you. For more details and to access the application form, click here: https://lnkd.in/eueifxfN Take your chance and apply until August 11th to join our program and become part of a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs. 🚀 #startup #acceleration #program #entrepreneurs #founders #community #bluelion #switzerland #zurich #innovation #B2B
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Sarah Harbarth joined the Innovation Zurich Event 2024! This years focus was revolutionary Foodtech solutions and innovative sustainability ideas, spotlighting the exciting advancements shaping our industry. Grate collaboration and exchange with pioneers and thought leaders committed to driving positive change. Alban Muret Erich Schmid Lars Sommerhäuser Michael Kleinert Kathrin Hönegger #InnovationZurich2024 #Foodtech #Sustainability #IndustryLeaders #KUORI
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Insights into the Material Lab by Studio Nima at OutDoor by ISPO 2024! We are excited about the significant interest and positive feedback we received from the outdoor industry at our exhibition in the ISPO Material Lab! 🚀 It was inspiring to see such enthusiasm for our sustainable materials and innovations. 🌿 A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand and engaged with us. We are motivated more than ever to continue our work towards a sustainable future. A big thank you to the Studio Nima Team, Leonhard Nima Szimona Zaharieva Antonia Peterson Elisabeth Harwardt revoltech OurCarbon SPINNOVA® Malai.eco RE-ROOT Tex Solution Ohoskin Ponda Bio #ISPO #OutdoorIndustry #Sustainability #MaterialLab #Innovation #KUORI