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This year, we at GreenBiz identified a dozen of the most innovative circular startups, based on their strength across six criteria: the uniqueness of their solution; robustness of their business model; focus on customer needs; demonstrated traction; the relevant expertise of their team; and the quality of their pitch presentation. Other requirements: They are all incorporated, have a product ready and employ at least one person full-time. These top 12 were culled from 65 that applied to pitch their business to industry leaders at #Circularity24 on May 23 in Chicago. A short list of five will go on to pitch that day. Here’s a quick look at the most promising circular startups we’re seeing now:

#Sustainability is the top trend across all industries. Check out 12 Circular Startups in 2024. At We & Goliath we value sustainability. Virtual events slash the carbon footprint & waste of in-person conferences. Let's all do our part for a better future! 🌎 #Sustainability #Green #GoingGreen #Sustainable #EthicalBusiness #Virtual #Hybrid #EventTrends #EventIndustry

How exciting for Rebelstork to be invited to the Target Partner Summit. Such an existing shift is happening in the retailer industry, and even mass retailers are stepping up to improve their returns supply chain for the betterment of the planet.

🌍 Every day is World Environment Day 🌿 At The Circularity Hub + NEEW Ventures, we are 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐚𝐩, whether focussing on transforming the global food system, building circular urban environments, creating circular manufactured goods, or pushing for a shift in mobility and transport. 🚀 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 that can address any of the above topics, aiming to transition the global economy away from a linear model and towards circularity. ♻️ Alongside our partners we organize pitch events for impact startups, host collaborative sessions to develop impactful business models, and also offer a free 6-week no-code program for startups in the circularity space. 𝐁𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 🤝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭. The way we see it, is that our present linear economic system is broken, and needs to change. 🌎 Join us in making planet-friendly choices and supporting startups that pave the way for a greener, more sustainable world. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬, 𝐝𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 - 𝐰𝐞'𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮 💌 Together, we can close the circularity gap and build a brighter future for our planet and for ourselves. 🌱 #WorldEnvironmentDay #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #GreenFuture #partnershipsforfuture NEEW Ventures WASTEER Minimise Impact Business Modeling System™ 9x The Nunatak Group Philipp Boehm Florian Fehr Marlen Heske Stefan de Linde Benedict von Spankeren Alice Baumgärtner Mathis Mira Benjamin Giske Cecilia Giunta Craig Willmott

🌱🚀 **Exciting Announcement for the Climate Tech Community!** 🚀🌱 We're thrilled to share that Nic Gorini, General Partner at Spin Ventures, and Top Tier Impact Ambassador is set to moderate a pivotal panel at the upcoming Verbier Summit on Friday, March 15th. This panel will delve into the critical theme of #ClimateTech #Innovation and its potential to #decarbonize the planet while driving profitability. Joining Nic on the panel are esteemed leaders in the climate and sustainability space: - Roni GamZon, Co-Founder of BioFluff - Katka Letzing, Co-Founder of Kickstart Innovation - Santu (Alexandra) Boëthius, Co-Founder of Impact Hub Network - Sarah Harbarth, Founder & CEO of KUORI This diverse group of innovators and thought leaders will explore tangible solutions and strategies to bridge the "Trillion Dollar Gap in Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity", a goal that has never been more critical. The Verbier Summit will convene over 250 sustainability and finance experts, including more than 40 speakers and over 40 startups dedicated to making a tangible impact in the realms of climate, nature, and biodiversity. 🔗 Learn more about the event and how you can be part of this transformative journey: https://lnkd.in/e3jawvvR We invite the Climate Tech Community to engage with us in this important conversation. Your insights, innovations, and passion are key to unlocking the solutions we need to safeguard our planet for future generations. 🌿 Let's come together to champion the cause of decarbonization and profitability in Climate Tech. See you at the Verbier Summit! #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Decarbonization #Innovation #VerbierSummit #SpinVentures

💥 The 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 was a blast. Great to see how you give Circular Startups a home in Berlin, Florian Fehr, Marlen Heske & the team of NEEW Ventures! 💬 The evening was too short to talk to everyone I wanted to. Obviously, Alexander Balas and I had fun. It’s impressive how Richard Georg Engström helps teams clarify their impact. I was happy to meet Christoph Rohde, Sebastian Daus and Frank Botta again. 🥇 The startups were the highlights. We saw subscriptions, (local) platforms, bio-based materials, upcycling products, and CSRD-related ideas: Velulo - kids bike subscriptions provided by local shops Repair Circle - finding local repair shops Renwave - more efficient and sustainable ship coating CiRCEE - renting & repairing cloths CLOSWAP - trade clothes with each other Coldharbour Tiles - tiles made from recycled plastic fishing nets Kiklos Oy - subscription for essential childcare products TERGY SAGAVA - generating carbon-negative biogenic fuels Yngvik - making biodegradable plastics from food waste Tina - team-building with local artisans improving your sustainability reporting Minimise - rediscover and mine electronic waste Outzip - Circular Outdoor Retailing - an operating rental system foom - converts organic waste into valuable fertiliser 🙏 Thanks for the thoughtful discussions about your business models, Eloy Padilla, Carolina Soto & Sofia Cancarini Ghisetti! I'm happy to see that the circularity startup community gets bigger and bigger! #startups #circulareconomy #sustainability

Plasticity | Save as Startup Scene This video takes a quick look at the Save as Startup Scene option in Plasticity, which enables you to save the current scene as the default scene. https://lnkd.in/gQkYmauW

I’m super impressed. 8 of the hottest startups in the Celtic world pitched in 3 minutes “what they do” and “why do we want it” at the Interceltic Business Forum There was sweat but no tears because they were all brilliant in this exercise. Kudos to them! 💪 Out of 53 candidates, eight finalists of the first Interceltic Scaling Awards made their way to Lorient to pitch their groundbreaking ideas to the audience. Here’s a look at this companies that you need to know ASAP👇 Famileo : This Breton startup has created a unique platform that bridges generations by turning digital messages into personalized family newspapers for elderly loved ones who may not use digital devices. Zeus Scooters: A fast-growing Irish company providing sustainable, shared electric scooter services across Europe. Zeus Scooters stood out for its commitment to reducing urban congestion and lowering carbon emissions through eco-friendly transportation solutions. Buymedia : Hailing from Ireland, BuyMedia offers an intelligent platform that helps local businesses plan, manage, and optimize their advertising campaigns across various media channels. Their data-driven approach to local advertising secured them a top spot in the competition. Revive Eco : A Scottish startup that recycles used coffee grounds to create valuable products, including natural oils used in cosmetics and biofuels. Revive Eco’s circular economy model impressed the judges with its sustainability focus. Ultramed : Based in Cornwall, Ultramed develops digital pre-operative assessment tools that improve patient care and streamline the process for healthcare providers. Their innovative approach to healthcare earned them a finalist spot. Flexi-Hex : This Cornish company offers an eco-friendly packaging solution made from sustainable cardboard. Originally designed for surfboards, Flexi-Hex’s packaging is now used in various industries, reducing plastic waste globally. Whisper : A standout Welsh production company that has transformed the landscape of sports, unscripted, and branded entertainment over the last twenty years. Whisper Cymru’s award-winning team creates ground-breaking work that delivers transformative outcomes for global channels, series, and brands, fueling lasting emotional experiences for audiences. Delio : A Welsh fintech company providing a platform that helps financial institutions manage and scale their private investment offerings. Delio’s innovative approach to wealth management has garnered attention across the financial sector. Celtic nations have a bright future together.

Introducing our college startup project, LAHHGO! We transform plastic waste into valuable products like bricks while educating the public on waste management. Our MVP is a website where users can upload their plastic waste details. As a front-end developer, I helped create a user-friendly interface to bring this vision to life. We conducted three surveys to gather feedback and refine our concept and features. "FOR MORE SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATIVITY TOGETHER IN EVERY PLAY SESSION" Here’s a recap video showcasing the journey of creating the LAHHGO MVP. Dr. Mardhani Riasetiawan

💚 Berlin-based Vyld has secured a seven-figure seed round to launch Kelpon, the world’s first tampon made from seaweed, this year. The startup, founded by Ines Schiller and Melanie Schichan, focuses on sustainable, biodegradable period products and circular seaweed-based innovations. Vyld operates with a unique financing model, the Future Profit Partnership Agreement (FPPA), prioritizing long-term ecological and economic sustainability over typical VC-backed growth. With its model, they are particularly appealing to investors who want to invest their money in a regenerative way and critically question the maximum principle.  🌍 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/drzydJ_z #SustainableInnovation #EcoFriendly #SeaweedTechnology #CircularEconomy #GreenBusiness