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Cities contribute hugely to climate change, material consumption and waste generation. In fact, 75% of EU citizens live in urban areas, yet produce 50% of all waste and 60% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally. Portal is proud to join academic and city partners to address some of these challenges through the Circular Cities ClimAccelerator programme.
Implemented in conjunction with ClimateKIC, Luvent Consulting and Danmarks Teknikske Universitet (DTU) across Berlin, Dublin, Athens, and Copenhagen, the Circular Cities ClimAccelerator recruits European start-up companies hoping to advance their circular economy solution.
Circular start-ups aim to reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and regenerate resources for the betterment of urban environments, maximising the lifecycle of materials and optimising their use. Restorative by design, a circular economy helps offset climate change, therefore helping Europe transition to net-zero carbon emissions.
Companies participating on this accelerator are developing solutions across transport and mobility, logistics, waste management, construction material, food consumption and packaging to support more sustainable, circular urban environments.
2022 ClimAccelerator Cohort
2050 Materials
2050 Materials addresses the pressing issues around embodied carbon and health implications of building material choices. Our software turns global climate targets into tangible actions for architects.
Flinker
We reinvent construction by enabling smooth data flows across enterprises, systems and tools making data-driven decision for efficient & sustainable projects.
Terratonics
We have developed a concrete free foundation & floor system, for residential & commercial buildings. This system is reducing CO2 emissions by 90%, water & building sand consumption by 100%.
Orosi AI
Our mission is to unlock a new era of pre-construction. We will become the figma of construction. Business model is license-based SaaS.
Arcology System
Arcology System unlocks the circular economy in the way that fit outs are financed, designed, procured, built, and managed. Assets become intelligent, buildings become material banks and spaces futureproofed as-a-service.
UP Catalyst
World’s first scalable technology to produce sustainable carbon! We plan to disrupt the EV sector by enhancing battery properties with carbon-negative products.
ParaStruct
We are developing a 3D printing technology that processes construction and production residues. We license and implement our technology via construction producers.
4 OMID
Intelligent Portable Systems produce modular circular bio-composite blocks & bricks at farms. 4 OMID licenses them to companies such as Caterpillar. Royalty: €15K per-unit-sale basis.
CoBenefit
We help cities and energy providers shift away from gas with a white-label solution to set up consumer-oriented one-stop shops for the decarbonisation of the building stock.
LightMirror
LightMirror develops controllable reflective panels in hospitals and care homes, making natural light a controllable asset and cutting the costs of lighting and heating.
SoLight
Solight has developed an innovative, patented, natural lighting system that make buildings healthier and more energy efficient by up to 40%.
Preflet
Preflet harnesses energy data with AI in buildings with a SaaS platform to reduce costs, predict disruptions, optimize consumption to foster a net-zero society.
GS Renewable
GS Renewable has over 20 years of experience in heat pump installation, now offered in a modular and scalable system. We can provide heating, cooling and steam up to 140°C with industry leading efficiency.
Enerlind
Electricity price, war finance with gas. We offer a new opportunity to self-produce energy to all apartments with design integrated EnergyBlinds at best price.
Loop Farms
Loop Farms synthesize original technology to construct zero-waste food production systems. Loop Farms provide a pathway for long lasting, resilient, local food systems for urban communities.
Hortee
Our subscription-based platform makes circular food systems accessible to any city, enabling the matching production and consumption of sustainable local food.
Artificient Mobility Intelligence
University Spin-Off leveraging computer vision technology as the first on the market using the smartphone to monitor road traffic, prevent accidents, and reduce carbon emissions.
Velow
Velow empowers citizens with circular mobility. The e-bike can be used via a monthly subscription or purchased and then rented within the local community.
SiWeGo
Our app is a SAAS, it is free for all private users and for companies looking for a delivery. The revenues come from 7% transport cost and a €199 annual subscription.
EVTech4U
We integrate premium and easy to use EV charging technologies; to improve the total cost of ownership, and manage the EV chargers from maintenance to invoicing.
TransCircular, Orbyc
Orbyc powered by Transcircular addresses information asymmetries, upcoming EPR compliance schemes, decreased consumer retention with a secure, connected and interlinked infrastructure across stakeholders.
Tocco
Tocco is building a product-level carbon management layer for businesses, allowing them to take climate actions in a seamless manner.
ProDecipher
ProDecipher is building the ProSOS - a blockchain-powered ERP System built around sustainability claims for entire supply chains. It's time to solve the climate crisis using smart, digital tools.
ReLearn
ReLearn enables a waste-free lifestyle by installing an AI plug&play sensor in the waste bins, NANDO, to collect data and raise awareness in the users' community.
TheZeroNet
The award-winning ZeroNet platform is transforming how e-Waste is recovered from the home and has been launched in the UK 2 years ago. Revenue is on a per-collection basis.
Munasafn RVK Tool Library
Munasafn RVK Tool Library provides local communities with software and hardware solutions to reduce waste and extend the life of items through a self-checkout library system.
Reusable Technologies
Our mission is rEthink.rEmake.rEuse - we help eliminate and reuse e-waste materials in new products. We own a technological process for preparing discarded Li-ion batteries for reuse.
Toboro
We are on a mission to decentralize access to things and offer a viable alternative to mindless buying and consumption. Through our subscription-based platform, people can access electronic devices and appliances in a flexible way.
4D-Mater
Using GROW material, we develop stiff composite materials that can be transformed into plants after their end-of-life, addressing solid waste issues from the interior of the building sector.
DANU Robotics
Our mission is to create a cleaner and greener future and our vision is to develop sustainable technology that enables a circular economy worldwide. We will sell hardware and license software.
Frieco
We help reducing costs and CO2 emissions generated by waste collection and transport activities while supporting the recycling process in a circular economy perspective and on a local scale.
Dycle
A regenerative system where compostable diaper inlays are used, recollected and turned into fertile soil, ideal for tree planting. Offered as a subscription service.
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Winter 2021 Dublin Start-ups
Fernhay
Manufacturing last mile logistics cycling and walking equipment. Providing a system based on a mechanised container moving between assets including cycling and walking products that replace the need for vans in cities.
Concrete4Change
Concrete4change (C4C) is using specific technology for CO2 sequestration. A polymer-based carrier is utilised to transfer CO2 into concrete - up to 30%. The CO2 will react with concrete and will be permanently mineralised.
River Cycleway Europe
The River Cycleway will deliver transportation and clean tech innovations for megacities situated on tidal rivers around the world.
SuperWheel System Ltd
Bicycle Pedal assistance by weight & without a battery. The SuperWheel is a bicycle wheel which converts the rider's weight to turning power during rotation.
Electric Avenue Bikes
E-mobility company that transforms the landscape of employee commuting. There are two aspects to our offering, one is the physical hardware supplied and the other is the backup service offering.
Positive Carbon
Positive Carbon provides food businesses with fully automated food waste monitoring preventing 50% of food waste and increasing kitchen profits.
Winkt
The Winkt App is a social reality platform that enables small local retailers and gastronomers to connect with potential customers nearby in order to easily provide offers, invitations or no-show replacements - direct, fast, and efficient.
FixFirst
FixFirst is the operating system for circular services. It is software that enables services, manufacturers, retailers to launch, scale and improve their circular operations, starting in the electronics sector.
Concular
Concular closes the material loop in the construction sector by making the reuse of construction material easy, efficient and measurable. Their software allows them to digitize materials in existing and new buildings using material passports.
Suncrafter
SunCrafter offers solar-powered dock & charging stations for light electric vehicles from 2nd life solar panels to empower micro e-mobility services with a smart and clean energy infrastructure.
Era Zero Waste
Local marketplace for sustainable groceries. A platform for green last-mile logistics partners and reusable containers. Using AI to manage inventory and to help stores bring their offline stores online fast and reduce food waste at home.
Winter 2021 Athens Start-ups
Wegozero
Wegozero is a zero waste consultancy and was founded in Amsterdam to make an impact for future generations. Europe already offers an existent Zero Waste network, Wegozero aims to make it visible.
BabylonGardens Greece
Environmental systems' monitoring and analysis using smart tools. Upgrading of urban waste collection and management through smart systems.
