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Did you know that Hazaar started off as a plastic-free society? Sarah Granville and Harriet N. were two friends at university who wanted to help reduce single-use plastic on campus. They used to run regular litter picks, canal cleans and talks educating students on how they can live a more sustainable life. The work with the society highlighted the wasteful culture that happens at university, where students end up buying brand new items that they could just buy from other students. If students are connected and can buy & sell from one another, this is a WIN for the environment and also for students pockets 💰 Our story is proof that you don't need to start off with a shiny business idea, if you have a mission and want to truly make impact, start with something small and you never know where it will take you... Today Hazaar is the only campus based student marketplace, powering 10 of the largest UK universities! 🌎⭐️ #startup #sustainability #studentsuccess #circulareconomy

We are happy to share that the 2nd Executive Board Meeting of the RIBES Project was a success! Key consortium representatives gathered to review our #progress, plan the #next #steps, and align efforts for the exciting road ahead. With a focus on driving #bio-#based #innovation, advancing our governing spaces, #MTFs, and engaging stakeholders across #10 European regions, the RIBES team is making all the necessary steps toward building a #sustainable #circular #bioeconomy. 🍒 👉 Visit our website and learn more: https://lnkd.in/d78gKzDy #RIBES #CircularEconomy #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #RuralDevelopment #Horizon #Europe #Research

Our partner Social Alpha recently released a report highlighting the impact created over the last four years under Phase 1 of Saamuhika Shakti. The report, titled “Revolutionising Empowerment: Transforming Waste Pickers' Lives Through Innovations,” captures insights from the two startup cohorts in Phase 1 and stories of waste pickers. It underscores the critical role of innovation in driving social change and economic empowerment. The cohort winners collectively diverted ~4000 tons of waste from landfills and avoided over 2400 tons of CO2 emissions. Notably, they employed and upskilled over 40 waste pickers, leading to a significant increase in their income. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gqYMAvk7

Green entrepreneurship refers to the creation and management of businesses that integrate environmentally friendly practices into their economic models. The characteristics of green entrepreneurship include several key aspects that distinguish these businesses from traditional ones: environmental sustainability, Ecological Innovation, Resource Efficiency, etc. Several sectors make up green entrepreneurship, including: Renewable Energy, Waste Management and Recycling, Sustainable Agriculture, Green Construction, Eco-friendly Transportation, Green Technology, Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable Food, Environmental Education and Awareness and Sustainable Finance. These sectors demonstrate the diversity of opportunities in green entrepreneurship, each aimed at addressing environmental challenges while providing viable economic solutions. #DurabilityEnvironment #GreenEntrepreneurship #Farmer Picture : Map Ecology.

Our CEO, Mari Granström, opened the impactful panel discussion at the 2nd Mission Arena by Blue Mission Banos Project #bluemissionbanos (BAltic & NOrth Sea). The session, titled "Nurturing the regional innovation ecosystem", focused on on the support measures offered to companies and how they can facilitate success for startups in innovative blue sectors. The session involved active contributions from participants, which will help shape regional priorities. In the end, Mari revealed the action points that Origin by Ocean will be focusing on regarding the mission. One of the major focuses is, of course, regeneration. We want to make the value chain used for the chemical industry regenerative. As for the business support part of the mission, it also involves educating consumers about the value chain. Most people don't completely know what ingredients are used in their everyday products. It makes a big difference what you use at home, as most things we use on land end up in the waterways and oceans. Therefore, increasing awareness of the choices consumers make when buying products is vital. From this mission, we can actually say that we implement value chains that have an impact all the way from the feedstock, so from sea to land and land to sea. #OriginbyOcean #BlueMissionBANOS #balticsea #regeneration

Time to take a look at some recent climate tech funding round announcements that you may have missed💰 🌊 SeaO2 successfully closed its €2+ million seed round to accelerate its pioneering Direct Ocean Capture technology. The Amsterdam-based company uses its technology to remove CO₂ directly from seawater, helping mitigate climate change by enhancing the ocean’s natural ability to absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. 🌻Energy tech firm Flower has closed its Series A funding with a further €20 million, bringing its round to an impressive €45 million. Flower’s AI-driven software enables grid operators to share data to optimise clean energy supply and demand. Led by Northzone, this round will fund the Swedish company’s pan-European expansion beginning in 2025. ♻️ Recyda GmbH has raised €6.3 million in a Series B round led by Cusp Capital. Based in Freiburg, the company’s packaging management software helps companies along the packaging value chain assess recyclability to help stem the global flood of packaging waste. The team plans to use the funds to expand into international markets, acquire new customers and accelerate product development. The diversity of companies receiving funding this month suggests the future of climate tech is bright! Congratulations to these pioneers - we look forward to seeing what’s next. #FundingRounds #StartupCommunity #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

It's been a year of contrasts—quiet yet intense, peaceful yet chaotic—during my maternity leave. Interestingly, after a temporal observation on both of my leaves, my luck seems to work best during this sacred time, with publishing 😅 Sharing our latest publication in Industry and Innovation: “Partnering with green start-ups: A vehicle for eco-Innovation?” co-authored with Anders Broström and Raffaella Cagliano. In this paper, we explore the dynamics of partnerships between large established firms and green start-ups, focusing on how these collaborations drive the adoption of eco-innovations. By examining initiatives aimed at reducing food waste, our research offers insights: 🔍 For Scholars: Our findings reveal that legitimacy-seeking rationales dominate the early stages of alliance formation. As alliances evolve, they transition into ambitions for eco-innovation, with capability-building and new revenue creation becoming the dominant motives. We illustrate how the quest for legitimacy enables established firms to adopt eco-innovations through alliances with green start-ups. 💼 For Managers: Our research shows how collaborations with green start-ups can enhance companies’ sustainability profile, foster eco-innovation, and unlock new revenue streams through such collaborative efforts. 🚀 For founders of Green Start-ups: We offer insights on how partnering with established firms can accelerate growth and amplify the start-ups' impact. 📖 Read the full article here (open access): https://lnkd.in/dSdm-JfT #Sustainability #GreenStartups #EnvironmentalAlliances

🌱 Important Update: Green Transition Competition and Gala 2024 🌱 To accommodate more innovative entries and give everyone the best chance to prepare, we've extended the final submission deadline. 🔔 New Final Submission Deadline: May 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM We encourage all eligible companies to seize this extended opportunity to highlight your innovative products or services aimed at fostering green transition. 🔗 Registration and More Information: Check the application form here: https://lnkd.in/eiss8tSG 🌍 Follow us on LinkedIn for more updates: Biocluster Finland #BioclusterFinland #GreenTransition #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy #BioEconomy #BusinessCompetition2024

At Greencubator, we understand that starting a sustainable business can be daunting. That's why we're organising a special discussion for Ukrainian innovators who are just beginning their climate-friendly entrepreneur journey 💚

🏗️ Building a Sustainable Green Tech Ecosystem: Collaborating for a Greener Future 🌿 At APCIC, we understand that a thriving green tech ecosystem is built on strong partnerships across governments, academic institutions, and the private sector. By fostering collaboration between these key stakeholders, we are laying the foundation for a sustainable future that supports green innovation, accelerates clean technology development, and ensures lasting environmental impact. Learn how APCIC is working to create a supportive ecosystem for green tech startups and companies, helping them scale and thrive globally. Together, we can build the green future we all envision. 🌍 #GreenTechEcosystem #SustainableInnovation #CollaborationForChange #GreenTech #CleanEnergy #APCIC #Sustainability