44.01 is a pioneering company focused on carbon removal through mineralisation, leveraging the natural process of turning CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals using peridotite rock. Founded in Oman in 2020, the company aims to scale its technology to combat climate change effectively and sustainably. Their process is safe, fast, permanent, and affordable, with significant potential for large-scale implementation across various regions. With notable achievements such as the XPRIZE Milestone Award and the Earthshot Prize, 44.01 is positioned as a leader in the emerging carbon removal industry, attracting attention from investors and partners alike.
75F is the world’s leading IoT-based building management system, focused on making buildings smarter to save energy and protect the environment. Their innovative solutions utilize smart sensors and controls to enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency, providing a self-optimizing system that installs in half the time of traditional systems. With a mission to create purposeful technology, 75F has established a strong market position and traction in various industries including office, retail, education, and hospitality, delivering significant energy savings and improved comfort for their clients.
Absolute is a climate-focused deep tech bioscience research institute that aims to decarbonize agriculture at scale and accelerate life-critical discoveries. Their innovative products include sustainable solutions for health, home, and personal care, as well as a new class of climate-positive materials inspired by nature. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Absolute has made significant impacts, including over 8.5 million lives impacted across 20+ countries and extensive R&D facilities. They are positioned as a leader in biosciences, recognized as one of the world's 100 most promising impact startups.
AeroFarms is an award-winning vertical farming company that utilizes advanced indoor farming techniques, artificial intelligence, and plant biology to address significant agricultural challenges. As a Certified B Corporation, they focus on growing a diverse range of produce with superior flavor, quality, and nutrition while ensuring food safety and traceability. Their innovative approach allows them to use up to 90% less water and 99% less land compared to traditional farming, all while avoiding pesticides. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, AeroFarms is positioned as a leader in the vertical farming industry, delivering fresh produce year-round to urban markets.
Aeroseal is a pioneering company specializing in innovative duct sealing technology that significantly reduces building carbon emissions. Their unique aerosol-based solution effectively seals air ducts and building envelopes, addressing the prevalent issue of air leakage that contributes to high energy costs and poor indoor air quality. With over 260,000 buildings sealed globally, Aeroseal has established a strong market presence and is recognized for its commitment to energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The company aims to reduce carbon emissions from buildings by 1 gigaton annually, making it a key player in the fight against climate change.
AFRIpads is a leading social enterprise in Uganda that manufactures reusable sanitary pads, focusing on menstrual health and hygiene solutions. Their innovative products, including menstrual kits and underwear, are designed to be cost-effective, waste-reducing, and provide quality protection for a minimum of two years. The company emphasizes education to break menstrual barriers and improve menstrual health worldwide, offering partners educational materials and a data collection toolkit. With a significant impact, AFRIpads has served over 5 million girls and women across 40 countries, averting 30 million kilos of waste, positioning itself as a key player in promoting gender equality and sustainable health solutions.