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At the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, FMC Ventures led a discussion about "Nurturing Growth: Building an Innovation Pipeline at the Speed of Environmental Ambition," with a focus on being kind to the environment. The discussion highlighted FMC's commitment to driving #sustainable innovation in the #agtech industry. #FMC #FMCIndia #AgriculturalSciences #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Environment #WorldAgriTechSummit

FMC Ventures attended the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, where we hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion on "Nurturing Growth: Building an Innovation Pipeline at the Speed of Environmental Ambition." Mark S. Brooks led the insightful conversation, exemplifying FMC’s commitment to driving innovation while keeping environmental sustainability at the forefront.   This discussion covered the crucial roles of startups and corporates in propelling innovation towards climate adaptation and sustainability goals. Executives from Aphea.Bio, Biotalys, ELICIT PLANT, and Novonesis shared valuable insights on collaboration in the agtech ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing growers and the planet, addressing adoption barriers, and recognizing the impact of regulation on the pace of innovation. FMC’s presence and thought leadership at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit reinforces our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we're not just part of the agtech industry – we are shaping its future.  #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Environment #WorldAgriTechSummit 

Leaving the fossile-driven economy behind is quite a journey. Our contribution: #BIOECONOMY #DEEPDIVEs We learned to apply solutions bilaterally and catalyze scaling ✅ But transition towards biogenic feedstock means huge dynamic pressure for specific value chains which cannot be sorted by individual stakeholder alone. In a collaborative format we focus on suitable value chains to identify upcoming challenges, specifically address them and close innovation gaps by selecting the best startups. THE WHY: We all know that closing the food gap is the core challenge for agrifood systems - but its a mega trend difficult to address proactively and individually. So whats behind this initiative and whats our contribution? To foster an economy based on biogenic feedstock (and circular processes) we act #bilaterally, on #ecosystem level and now #ValueChains. - In a bilateral setting we established #VentureClienting activities to catalyze economically viable cooperation between innovative Startups and scaled industry (Aquapurna is an example). - Fostering #Ecosystems consortia are key like in projects like Smarterra. The missing link has always been the connection between a topline setting and enabling change by specifically applying change. We are more than happy to get support by the fantastic team of Rentenbank with funding by BMEL (Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft). Lukas Hoyos Alexander Engelke Caspar von Alvensleben Dr. Christian Bock Nikola Steinbock Stay tuned! And many thanks for all the support to develop this format https://lnkd.in/e94uicHr RootCamp - A SpinLab Company

🌱 Greentech Panel Discussion on Energy Transition in Greenhouses!💡 Thrilled to join industry leader Rijk Zwaan, as they host a pivotal panel discussion on the energy transition in greenhouses. This event will explore how greenhouse growers can collaborate with innovative technology startups to enhance energy efficiency and adapt to climate change. Join us to hear insights from esteemed panel members: - Rob van Straten from Skytree - Jildou de Jong from Thermeleon - Willem Kesteloo from FOTONIQ At FOTONIQ, we specialise in transforming glass greenhouses with our PAR+ coating. This durable and sustainable solution diffuses daylight without light loss, vastly improving the energy efficiency, crop quality, and yield. In addition, PAR+ reduces the need and (microplastic)waste from seasonal coatings, and creates a nicer environment to work under. PAR+ is a game-changer that provides the perfect upgrade for existing clear glass greenhouses. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 June ⏰ Time: 13:45 - 14:30 📍 Location: Vision Theater at GreenTech, Booth 01.612 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in climate-smart cultivation and the impact of novel technologies on the horticulture sector. Discover how solutions like Skytree, Thermeleon, and #PAR+ are helping growers achieve greater energy efficiency and sustainability. #agtech #CEA #innovation #greenhouse #technologies #sustainability #ParPlusPower #InnovateWithFotoniq #sharingahealthyfuture #greentech #energyefficient #partners

📢📢📢 The Logo Soup is up! As our strongest line-up to date, this will continue to grow over the next few weeks as we welcome over 1,000+ Senior Agri-Tech professionals, that are keen to grow their networks in an environment optimized for creating pathways to new partnerships. World Agri-Tech London, will be back at the stunning InterContinental London - The O2 on September 30 - October 1. 💡 As the premier event on the Ag calendar, who would you like to see there most? #aginnovation #retailers #growers #cpgs #foodbrands #biotech #robotics #policymakers #techproviders #consultants #investors #finance #sustainability #naturestrategy #soilhealth #agrifintech #naturepositive #corporatestrategy #AI #genomics #regenerativeagriculture #resilientagriculture

Delighted to announce NextSTEP's 7th sustainable investment, in Agrisky, a pioneering startup dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality through vertical farming innovation. Agrisky's mission is crystal clear: to guide companies towards carbon neutrality while promoting sustainable agriculture. The company's cutting-edge solutions empower businesses to offset their carbon and water footprints by supporting vertical farms globally. Partnering with Agrisky means accessing data-backed CO2 and water compensation certificates, along with expert guidance in selecting and executing ideal projects. Agrisky is committed to providing the most innovative, reliable, and transparent pathway to #NetZero. "We believe in the power of innovation to address environmental challenges, and we're excited to collaborate with the visionary team led by Kaloian Stanimirov Gueorguiev, CEO of Agrisky, to drive their growth forward." - Claudio Colombo, Managing Director of NextSTEP. Thanks to the team for another fantastic job: Dario Rjeili - Investment & Program Manager, Davide Nielsen - Investment Director, Michele Catanzaro - Head of Legal, and Claudia Calderini - Legal Counsel. | #sustainableinnovation | #sustainableinvesting | #startup | #accelerator | #verticalfarming | #carbonneutrality | #climateinnovation | #carbonoffset |

Calyxia, a French clean #technology business, is on track to become profitable. The company recently raised a $35 million Series B financing to enable it scale up industrial manufacturing of its sustainable alternatives to #microparticles and microcapsules, putting it on track to achieve net profitability by 2026. But co-founder and CEO Jamie Walters thinks the B Corp is only getting started. The "starter" problem Calyxia is addressing is astounding on a worldwide scale: Microplastics are poisoning everything on the planet, from soils, rivers, and beaches to the cold waters of the Arctic — and they're even seeping into our own bodies and minds. Aside from that, the traditional production methods used by the materials and chemical sectors might result in a variety of environmental difficulties. It is critical to green industrial #production processes if we are to protect the environment for future generations and minimise the energy required to produce goods. Walters stated that Calyxia's goal for the next five to ten years is to become the #globalleader in the microparticles and microcapsules categories. Following that, he hopes the company's technologies will have a broader impact on the industrial #chemicalbusiness. The company was founded in 2015 as a result of academic research between Harvard and ESPCI-Paris PSL, and Walters was a member of the scientific founding team after spending time at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom, where he earned his PhD in #biotechnology and chemical engineering and worked as a researcher. "At first, I was in a lab with a team of #scientists, researching and discovering the limitations of this technology, and dreaming about where it may take us. He explained to TechCrunch how it may be turned into products and used to disrupt businesses. https://lnkd.in/fzpnPPW #calyxia #microplastics #pollution #cleantech #startup #funding #agriculture #sustainability #innovation #ecoinnovation #greentech #biodegradable #pollutionsolutions #circulareconomy #business #zerowastesolutions #microcapsuletechnology #householdbrands #intellectualproperty Calyxia

Digitalization’s hollowing out of an industry into a completely new form moves like Nature: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast… [ref: https://lnkd.in/gnQmK62a ] We are among those in the Ag sector[1+] grateful to the folks in other business sectors and human endeavors hollowed out by the tech sector for their demonstrations of what works and what does not.   ~ [ref: 2+ ~ #DontGetCommoditized   ~ [ref: 3+ ~ #WhentoLeave [e.g. The time to leave for shelter plays out similar to how in Nature when a storm is brewing is the time to think, decide and act quickly while not waiting for the storm to hit.[4]. How effective / focused on your sustainability service / regenerative agriculture partnership needs and requirements can an #ExtractionAge global ag trader be when their own internal struggles some describe as “shrinking profits and lowering future outlooks” are so front and center in their lives?[5]. Not to mention their #ExtractionAge lead-with-leverage internal culture fostering #Jackassery[6]? If not now, when is the time you will be seen exploring #EcosystemAge convergence alternatives? Is your business model flexible enough to enter into a conversation where one can move from supporting the status quo to an Ecosystem play alternative? Thus, making much of what we experience today obsolete? And doing so without wasting our time, space or resources trying to disrupt or destroy what exists today? conversations@agnetic.com ©2024 agnetic, llc 1/X

🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀 Get ready for the Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2024 to be held on 14 November in Wuppertal, Germany, where innovation meets opportunity! Bio-based industries are revolutionizing the way we produce and consume goods, tapping into nature's bounty to create sustainable alternatives to traditional materials and fuels. From alternative proteins to bioplastics, these innovations hold the key to a more resilient and environmentally friendly future. Calling all entrepreneurs to apply for our diverse tech tracks and be part of a game-changing event in Wuppertal, Germany, on November 14th, 2024. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3ztGIgP Our tech tracks span a wide range of bio-based industries, including:  🔬 Bio-based Chemicals and Materials   🌳 Forestry and pulp & paper, wood-based products & materials  🐟 Algae, aquaculture and marine    🌱 Agriculture, food & feed ingredients, proteins  ♻️ Waste management, treatment and valorization    🔄 Recycling & Circular Models  With 36 start-ups showcasing their groundbreaking solutions and 45+ investors, corporates, VCs, and financial institutions seeking partnerships and investments, this event promises unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities.  Join us for panel discussions, keynote speeches, company pitching sessions, and a networking dinner, all geared towards fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth in bio-based industries. Don't miss your chance to be part of this dynamic event! Apply now and secure your spot among the 120+ invited-only participants shaping the future of bio-based innovation. The programme is organized with the kind support of Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), Circular Valley, @the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action & Energy and ShapingBio #TechTour #TTBio24#BioBasedIndustries #Innovation #Opportunity #Sustainability #Entrepreneurs #GameChangingEvent #Startups #Investors #Partnerships #Networking #Collaboration #PanelDiscussions #KeynoteSpeeches #PitchingSessions #BioBased 

New deal for AFI Ventures: Nova Carbon ♻️ In the face of ever-increasing environmental challenges, Nova Carbon is leading the way towards a future where carbon fiber waste (from end-of-life products or industrial production offcuts) is transformed into a valuable range of high performance semi-finished products. After 13 years of R&D and 2 patents from I2M Bordeaux - Institut de mécanique et d'ingénierie, Nova Carbon has developed a unique and protected technology to revolutionize carbon fiber recycling. Happy to have led the €1.4M seed round alongside UI Investissement (Jean-Philippe), NACO (Vincent) Épopée Gestion (Camille) and our friends from Bleu Capital (Jean-Pierre & Julien). With these funds and within the next 18 months, Nova Carbon aims to develop its first pilot line to produce recycled carbon fiber semi-finished products, and to recruit an stellar R&D team of around 10 people to accelerate its industrialization. cc Audrey Mamadou Constantin Kim Ventech #GreenTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Circularity #Impact