Byron Bay | Australia
Founded: 2019
Solution Area/s: Climate

AlgaeHive™ transforms microalgae production with its cutting-edge bioreactor technology, solving the inefficiencies in traditional algae cultivation. Our system enhances biomass yield, reduces energy consumption, and minimises water usage, making sustainable algae production commercially viable at scale. By unlocking algae’s full potential for industries like nutraceuticals, bioplastics, and feed, AlgaeHive™ drives innovation and sustainability in critical global markets.

Perth | Australia
Founded: 2022
Solution Area/s: Climate

Kelp Island is developing high-performance sustainable construction products – made from seaweed – to reduce the environmental impact of construction, particularly for coastal and offshore infrastructure.  

Matsusaka | Japan
Founded: 2020
Solution Area/s: Ocean Pollution

Turn black tyres white: Nanotechnology Tire Reinforcement Materials for a decarbonised society and prosperous oceans. LIPPER develops environmentally friendly tyre materials. They are working on the development of naturally derived tire-strengthening reinforcement to replace petroleum-derived carbon black. Their goal is to achieve tyres that reduce CO2 emissions from manufacturing and disposal processes and reduce microplastic emissions from tyre dust.

Adelaide | Australia
Founded: 2023
Solution Area/s: Ocean Pollution

Sprout Materials produces bio-based materials for sustainable foam and plastic production, to eliminate plastic waste and reduce fossil fuel consumption. Sprout Materials is using proprietary chemistry developed at the Australian National University to produce foams from renewable, bio-based sources. Their materials offer significant advantages over current foams, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, for comparable cost.