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Wow, I just got goose bumps reading this article about PROJECT EADEN by Green Queen Media. It's surreal to recognised by such a respected voice in the plant-based community what we have started. Their take on how realistic our meat is? Well, it's exactly what we've been aiming for these past three years. Rewind to 2022. We embarked on this moonshot project against all odds. Billions had already been poured into meat alternatives, with countless researchers dedicating decades to the cause. Yet, we weren't satisfied. The products out there? Not quite hitting the mark. But the urgency to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from meat production, especially cattle, was undeniable. Our mission was clear, and pretty ambitious: harness fiber technology to recreate ultra-realistic meat from sustainable proteins. No compromises. Scalable. Affordable. Because let's face it – only then can we convince the masses to shift from animal meat to options that are better for both people and our planet. Looking back, it seemed improbable. But isn't that the essence of entrepreneurship? That naivety that pushes you to start, despite the unknown challenges ahead. It takes a bit of obsession to convince yourself – and those early believers. Speaking of which, massive shout-out to our early backers: David from Magnetic Capital, Carl from Creandum, and Christophe and Patrick from FoodLabs. And to our first team members - Cian and Mimi. Thank you for believing in us and Project Eaden’s mission from the very beginning. Not to forget those who moved continents to join our mission: Sylvain from Tokyo, Pierre from Lebanon, and Elliot our Kiwi champion from New Zealand. Your dedication is what turns visions into reality. Now, just over two years since our initial funding, reading this third-party validation ... I'm humbled. Proud, yes, but mostly grateful for this incredible team and the unique technology we’d bring on its way. PROJECT EADEN’s future is brighter than ever. As we gear up for our next funding round to build production capacity for our market-debut next year, I'm reminded of why we started this journey. It's not just about creating alternatives; it's about crafting a future where sustainable, delicious food is the norm, not the exception. Onwards to the next chapter of Project Eaden. The best is yet to come. #ProjectEaden #FoodTech #meatfromplants #fibertechnology

🌍 Exciting Announcement! qonvolv Ventures is now an Outreach Partner of The Liveability Challenge 2024 🌱 We are happy to announce that qonvolv Ventures is now an Outreach Partner of The Liveability Challenge 2024! The Liveability Challenge is a global platform presented by Temasek Foundation and organized by Eco-Business that seeks out and accelerates the launch of ground-breaking solutions to urban challenges faced in the 21st century within tropical cities. As Asia's largest prize for sustainability solutions, it stands as a key highlight in Southeast Asia's calendar of sustainability events. This year, the Challenge focuses on two key tracks: Climate Change and Food & Nutrition. 🌏 Climate Change – adaptive innovations, including nature-based solutions, that address climate change effects such as extreme weather and sea-level rise. 🍎 Food & Nutrition – innovations that can enhance food resilience and safety in 3 critical areas: agriculture, aquaculture, and alternative nutrition sources. Our decision to support this challenge is driven by our shared goal of driving positive change and fostering sustainable practices within and beyond our industry. These themes align with qonvolv Ventures' mission to drive positive change and foster sustainable practices within and beyond our industry.📢 Submit your solution! The deadline has been extended to 18 FEBRUARY! This is an incredible opportunity for individuals and organizations passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact. Submit your deep-tech solutions for a chance to secure up to S$2.5 million in project funding! It is time for you to showcase what you have been doing to help solve some of the greatest problems facing cities in the tropics and create a more sustainable future. Reach out to us if you would like to know more. For more, visit https://lnkd.in/fBFi4sn #Sustainability #Innovation #TheLiveabilityChallenge2024 #ClimateChange #FoodResilience #Partnership

🌱 Exciting News in Sustainable Food Innovation 🌱 19 startups and small businesses were awarded funding in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Big Food Redesign Challenge. Their commitment to creating food that not only nourishes us but also nurtures our planet is commendable. This initiative not only supports their growth but also highlights the importance of aligning with Circular Design for Food Framework. It's a testament to the power of innovation in driving sustainable solutions forward. As an advocate for design and sustainability, it's thrilling to see these organizations paving the way for a more regenerative food system. Let's continue to support and celebrate their journey towards a future where nature thrives alongside us. https://lnkd.in/d3it2bVJ #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #CircularDesign #RegenerativeFuture #EllenMacArthurFoundation #BigFoodRedesignChallenge #CircularDesignforFoodFramework 🌍🌿

🌍🐝 Happy World Bee Day! 🐝🌍 Today, we celebrate the incredible bees and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. As we honor these tiny but mighty pollinators, let's take a moment to reflect on the valuable lessons they can teach us and how we can apply them to our businesses: Teamwork and Collaboration: Bees work together seamlessly, each playing a specific role to support the hive. In business, fostering a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued leads to greater success. 🤝 Adaptability: Bees are highly adaptable and can thrive in various environments. Businesses must be flexible and ready to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs. 🌐 Efficiency and Productivity: Bees are incredibly efficient in their tasks, ensuring maximum productivity. Streamlining processes and optimizing resources can help businesses achieve more with less. ⚙️ Sustainability: Bees contribute to biodiversity and environmental health. Embracing sustainable practices not only benefits the planet but also enhances a company's reputation and long-term viability. 🌿 Innovation: Bees constantly seek out new sources of nectar and pollen. Similarly, businesses should continuously innovate and explore new opportunities to stay ahead in the market. 🚀 Let's strive to embody these principles and create thriving, sustainable businesses that make a positive impact on our world. #WorldBeeDay #Sustainability #Teamwork #Innovation #Efficiency #BusinessLessons #BeeInspired #EcoFriendly #Entrepreneurship #Adaptability

AGUA DE SOL is a company "with impact " - based in the Mediterranean region with headquarters in France and branches in Morocco and Tunisia - with more in the pipeline. "With impact" is an award that recognizes last year 68 Companies in France of now 1,142 “startups with an impact – on the environment, society, technology, and markets." Selected by Bpifrance Le Hub, @Impact France Movement and France Digitale.   We develop solar panels that produce water - where water is scarce and exactly where it is needed - clean, tasty drinking water for households and against the plastic bottle madness; our Agri-Panels are designed for greenhouses and nurseries." So you can read on the MERLIN Marketplace. The MERLIN project commits to transformative ecosystem restoration, mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions for the urgent systemic change of our society.

I remember landing back in France last year feeling purposefully lost. 😵 We had left our comfort zone, were happy about it, but felt a bit overwhelmed by the blank page and the diversity of options. I felt the need of building some sort of a “compass” that would help me find my new way, but I wasn’t sure about how to do that. Here is a list of some of the ideas I've gone through over the past year, looking for my next project to work on : - Open a restaurant - Take over an oyster farm - Diversify an existing oyster farm - Consult for French oyster farmers - Be an entrepreneur in residence - Open an online store for oyster farmers’ gear - Apply to become co-founder of impact driven company in any field - Move back abroad and get a teaching or admin position 😱 - Host sustainable aquaculture summer camps - Create a Sino-French sustainable aquaculture best practice sharing platform (this one I actively started with DéDu - 德笃 , don’t hesiteate to check it out) - Open a sustainable aquaculture vocational school for international students - Build an oyster shells upcycling company - Create a pedagogical sea farm - Frantically apply to any job 😱 - Create an innovation-oriented pilot sea farm - Consult on the creation of a sustainable aquaculture ecovillage in Hainan, China (currently on the backburner but still around) - Become the French representative for foreign sea farming technologies and gear - Create online content such as newsletters (Hello there !) and web based trainings (more on this one at a later date) Until... - Identify the need to put value on the environmental services provided by bivalves, such as oysters, and seaweed and look for ways to monetize them to foster their restoration to fight climate change and biodiversity loss. It was nothing like a straight line. It has been an often frustrating learning process. Scary even. Especially when my wife and I started to see the bottom of the war chest we had set aside to keep us going (hence the 😱 panic applying to get back to safety at different times). But I feel my compass is now much clearer. And here are 3 core principles I used and am still using for building it : 1. Fall in love with the problem, not your solution 2. Entrepreneurship is an infinite game, get your mindset right 3. Less is more, don’t try to do everything Also a shout out to 3 inspiring projects and thinkers : Simas Gradeckas with Bloom Labs : MUST read for anyone even remotely involved with biodiversity these days ! Olivier Meynard frugal innovation approach incarnated in their Seablocks artificial reefs ! Damien Demoor and Greenov to foster blue innovation and find the right framing and backing to implement change ! If these raise your interest, come discover the new log of my Reefs Rebuilder's Journal where I go in more details around these topics : https://lnkd.in/dcjfBr6D

In This Episode, Stefan Shares How Circular’s Projects in New York Aim to Harmonize Agriculture, Hospitality, and Urban Farming http://s4g.biz/25jul24 tl;dr: 1. Innovative Real Estate Projects: Stefan Martinovic is a real estate developer focused on sustainable and regenerative projects. His company, Circular, has three major projects in New York: an agritourism resort on an old dairy farm, a standalone restaurant down in the Hudson Valley, and an urban gourmet mushroom farm in Harlem. 2. Agritourism Resort: The Livingston Farm project involves transforming a historic dairy farm into an 80-room regenerative agritourism resort. It integrates agriculture with hospitality, offering farm-to-table cuisine and accommodations that blend with the landscape. The resort aims to educate guests on sustainable practices and includes restoring the property's ecological health. 3. Sustainable Dining: Circular's restaurant endeavors include a formal dining restaurant and a casual café on the resort property, plus an off-site restaurant called Wren of the Woods in the Hudson Valley. These establishments will feature locally sourced, responsibly prepared food, leveraging waste products in composting and other regenerative practices. 4. Mushroom Farm and Waste Recycling: The mushroom farm in Harlem is designed to upcycle food waste from Circular's restaurants and other sources into a productive growth environment for organic mushrooms. This initiative highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and creating closed-loop systems. 5. Raising Capital for Expansion: Stefan and his family have invested significant personal capital into these ventures. They are now seeking to broaden their investment pool through small change offerings, inviting community members and other investors to contribute. The goal is to complete land acquisition, obtain necessary permits, and move forward with construction and operation phases. These points summarize the core aspects of Stefan's innovative work in creating environmentally sustainable and economically synergetic real estate projects. https://lnkd.in/e2nunP4g #ImpactCrowdfunding #DiverseFounders #SocialEntrepreneurs #CommunityCapital #ImpactInvestors #RIC #InvestmentCrowdfunding #SuperCrowd

Is there a role for hospitality businesses in supporting regenerative agriculture and soil regeneration? Absolutely. Here's how. 👇 🌍 Problem The conventional practices of monoculture and chemical reliance in rice farming across Asia are detrimental. Biodiversity loss and crop vulnerability threaten both our environment and food security. 💡 Solution Enter Zero Foodprint Asia (ZFPA), a non-profit organization leading the charge for change. Through ZFPA's 1% Pledge Program, hospitality partners fund the organization's Restore Fund that enables initiatives like regenerative rice farming. 🌟 Scaling Change Hospitality businesses play a pivotal role in driving sustainability forward. ZFPA's 1% Pledge Program invites partners like The Cruise and The Farmhouse at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong and Roganic Hong Kong to fund initiatives like Regenerative Rice in Bali, fostering environmental stewardship and carbon sequestration. 👉 Join ZFPA's 1% Pledge Program here: https://lnkd.in/gzPKyGgr 🌾 Impactful Initiatives ZFPA's initiatives extend beyond rice farming. The Carbon Neutrality Program helps hospitality businesses track and reduce food-related emissions. The SoilFeeders Program empowers hospitality partners to transform food waste into nutrient-rich compost, supporting local farmers and soil regeneration efforts. 📰 Stay informed: Join our weekly AST Briefing for expert insights and advice on sustainability, regeneration, and Asia's traveler engagement. Sign up for free at https://lnkd.in/gXqVr3Eb _____________________________ Zero Foodprint | Peggy Chan | Anthony Myint | Jeremy Tran 🌏 | Rhea Vitto Tabora _____________________________ #sustainability #climateaction #impact #purpose #earth #sainha #planet #people #prosperity #growth #culture #strategy #hotel #luxury #opportunities #hospitality #sustainabletravel #travel #travelindustry #responsiblebusiness #responsibletourism #AsiaSustainableTravelBriefing #AsiaSustainableTravel #ASTB #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #Technology #Creativity #Future #Futurism #Entrepreneurship #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regeneration

The call to transform #food and #agriculture is loud, but the pace? Not fast enough. What if picturing what next looks like can help us believe we can make it and accelerate? Poke François Gemenne. Three iconic examples from ChangeNOW : - FEVE (Fermes En ViE) 🦔 is a citizen fund installing new farmers in agroecology all around France. On top of making the transition happening, it reignites something invaluable, the link between us and farmers that grow our food. One of the smartest investments you can do (yes, this is a call to action!) - Genesis has fixed a major issue in #RegenAgriculture, the real measurement of #soil quality, in the field. Progress becomes tangible and new practices can be planned and valued. Simply game changing. - Infinite Roots® is turning mushroom #mycelium into a source of nutritious food anywhere. Just brilliant when we look for ways to feed the planet while protecting ressources. Thanks for the energetic chat Maïa Delcourt Irwin Boutboul Adeline Guillot Coline Déjean 🦔Simon BESTEL Vincent Kraus 🦔 Marie Cournil Louise Edouard Mazen Rizk Thibaut Savoye Ruben Sabah Lucie Dufour Jean-Michel ScheurenSofyan Martin Benjamin Rombaut 🌳Alya Armali Louise d'Amécourt Steffen Ehrhardt Marion Paty Paul-Antoine Raulin François Gemenne https://lnkd.in/ebYBsKbr #Agroecology #SustainableFarming #Innovation #changenow ---

https://lnkd.in/gcv6bkks Boulder, Colorado is Tarian's at plantbased.cloud's new home incubator to develop and grow for several reasons. In collaboration with this fine town we will reach our true potential. Boulder City Chamber of Commerce,Intuit Ventures; University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder Chamber, Impact Hub Boulder, University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business: Boulder, Colorado, is an excellent location for Tarian’s at plantbased.cloud for several reasons: Strong Consumer Base: Boulder has a large and supportive consumer base that values natural, organic, and local products. This community is passionate about sustainability and healthy living, making it an ideal market for plant-based products. Concentration of Investors: The city has a concentration of angel investors and venture capitalists who are particularly interested in natural and organic food companies. This can provide crucial financial support and growth opportunities for Tarian’s. Rich Heritage of Natural Food Companies: Boulder has a long history of successful natural food companies. This heritage means there are many experienced executives and entrepreneurs willing to offer mentorship and support. Community Support: The Boulder community is known for its progressive values, including a strong commitment to environmental preservation and healthy living. This supportive environment can help foster the growth of sustainable businesses like Tarian’s. Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: Boulder hosts numerous events and has organizations like Naturally Boulder and Impact Hub Boulder that facilitate networking and collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors. Educational Resources: The University of Colorado Boulder offers programs and initiatives focused on sustainability and entrepreneurship. This provides access to a pool of talented individuals and potential collaborators. Vibrant Plant-Based Scene: Boulder is recognized as a haven for vegan and vegetarian dining, with a diverse range of restaurants and a community that embraces plant-based lifestyles. This cultural alignment can help Tarian’s connect with like-minded businesses and consumers. These factors combine to create a supportive and dynamic environment for Tarian’s at plantbased.cloud to thrive and grow. Stand under Tarian's®️ umbrella because the future is plantbased.cloud™️