Global sense of urgency sparks sustainable innovation
With COP28 fast approaching, we explore the latest trends in sustainable innovation and disruptive technology.
Biomaterials
Batteries, biotechnology and the decarbonisation of buildings
In this week's roundup of disruptive technology, we delve into three recent trends that are rapidly entering into the mainstream.
Biomaterials maker Bolt Threads to float on Nasdaq via SPAC merger
Bolt Threads’s merger with Golden Arrow Merger Corp (NASDAQ:GAMC) to become a public company comes at a challenging time for the biomaterials industry.
Microbes walk the catwalk as disaster market emerges
This week's rollercoaster of a roundup explores the rising popularity of biomaterials before descending into the worryingly necessary market of disaster response.
Innovative technologies capitalise on sustainable transition
This week's headlines brought news of several innovative technologies that are driving the transition to a sustainable future. In this roundup article, we explore some of the dominant trends.
Startup profile: Materials Nexus
Materials Nexus uses AI and advanced quantum calculations to accelerate new material discovery and design.
Nature Coatings raises $2.45m for fossil free non-carcinogenic black dye
US biochemicals start up Nature Coatings, which is focused on transforming wood waste into pigments, has raised a $2.45 million seed funding round. The round was led by The 22 Fund and Regeneration.VC, with participation from Leonardo DiCaprio, Safer Made, and Portfolia.
Casting waste aside and dreaming of outer space
This week's roundup features a number of disruptive technologies that are driving a fundamental change in the ways in which our society operates. Waste is becoming a thing of the past, and outer space has opened its gates as the world's latest playground.
MycoWorks reaches commercialisation of mushroom-based leather
Biomaterials firm MycoWorks has announced the launch of a large-scale production facility, primarily dedicated to crafting its ‘Reishi’ leather alternative made with mycelium.
Startup profile: Cassava Bags
Cassava Bags has designed natural, biodegradable and compostable bags made with the Cassava root, in a bid to replace single-use plastics.