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Innovation Highlight 💡: Helix Earth Technologies, founded by Rawand Rasheed, PhD (‘23) and Brad Husick (BA ‘86), harnesses technology developed at NASA and perfected in Daniel J. Preston’s lab at Rice University to tackle issues here on Earth. Their inertial filtering technology can be used for HVAC energy reduction, CO2 capture, and pollutant capture, increasing systems’ efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Helix’s first product reduces the energy consumption of HVAC systems with a simple retrofit device that can complement existing systems by reducing the humidity of the incoming air, the so-called latent load. Their 'add-on' approach minimizes the need for infrastructure overhauls, making it accessible for their customers. Learn more about Helix Earth Technologies here: https://lnkd.in/gesmaNtE #HelixEarthTechnology #Startup #GreenTech #CleanTech #RiceUniversity #Innovation #RiceOfficeofInnovation

Is the Ice Sheet Collapse Inevitable? What Ancient Ice Reveals About Our Future. It's crucial to invest in technologies that ensure a bright future for the next generation. (https://lnkd.in/eWfeRWnJ) Acting now is key to shaping a sustainable future for all. Empere® is at the forefront of innovation with its quantum energy business model technology, poised to transform energy production. By converting challenges into opportunities, we guarantee a 100% positive return on investment. Join us at Empere® in overcoming future economic and environmental obstacles across various sectors. Together, let's work towards building a sustainable tomorrow for everyone. Call us free. www.empere.net #Empere #QuantumEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation#Empere #QuantumEnergy #Sustainability #electricityproduction #thermodynamics #superconductivity #quantumphysics #quantummechanics #quantumtechnology #quantumtechnologies #businessbusiness #economicdevelopment #globalbusiness #investment #capitalprojects #capitalraising #investorpitch #investorgroup #bankingindustry #innovationinagriculture #innovationecosystem #excellenceininnovation #futureleaders #futureinnovators #unitybusiness #investors #eugovernment #waterindustry #energyindependenceefficiency #energymanagement #energysecurity #energyinnovation #energynews #energysector #cleanenergy #cleanenergyfuture #environmentalimpact #environmentalsustainability #environmentalscience #environmentalconsulting #enviromentallyfriendly #environmentalresponsibility #environmentalsocialandgovernance #powerindustry #powerbideveloper #powerfulrendimiento #generatorpower #generatorservices #powerplatform #doe #epa #globalcollaboration #comercioglobal #globalcitizen #investorday #capitalraising #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitytech #watertreatmentsolutions #waterdamagerestoration #watercrisis #ecofriendlyproducts #ecoinnovation #usanews #cnn #iplaw #powergrid #spaceforce #ct #deepclean #deeptechstartups #startupecosystem #startupcommunity #puertoricospace #space #energy

🌍✨ Celebrating Technology Day: Tracing the Arc from Industrial Beginnings to Lunar Frontiers ✨🌍 Today, CORE celebrates the awe-inspiring evolution of technology—from the first sparks of the Industrial Revolution to the serene expanse of the moon's surface. Technology stands as a bedrock of human progress, continuously transforming our world, overcoming distances, and enhancing every facet of our lives. On this Technology Day, we offer our profound gratitude to all our esteemed clients and partners. As our nation commits to a sustainable agenda, it's your innovative spirit and trust that empower us to turn these ambitious visions into reality, through science a& technology, paving the way for a brighter, cleaner future. As we look ahead, let us renew our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Together, we shape the future. 🌱💡 "Driving Progress, Empowering Nation" 💡🌱 #technologyday2024 #engineering #innovation #npcil #barc #AtmanirbharBharat #departmentofatomicenergy #iaeaorg #iaea #cleanenergy #greenenergy

Last week, The Economist highlighted Perovskites as one of the "Metrics to keep an eye on in 2024". It is a technology that we at Peak have built a deep understanding on over the past year, especially with regards to its potential as the next stage of solar technology as well as the development and commercialisation challenges it is currently facing. Despite making the Economist's list, most individuals are unfamiliar with what perovskites are. So what makes them so special? 1. Theoretical efficiency at a low cost: Perovskite solar cells have garnered immense attention for their theoretical efficiency, similar to those as traditional silicon cells, but with the potential for much lower costs ($0.10 per watt vs $0.30 per watt) and simpler production methods. 2. Versatility: Unlike many materials with fixed properties, perovskites are like chameleons – their properties can be tailored by tweaking their chemical composition. This allows scientists to design perovskites for specific applications, whether it's emitting different colors of light, conducting electricity, or acting as superconductors. But, it's not all smooth sailing; challenges in production methods still need addressing. 3. Environmental Impact: Perovskites often utilize abundant and non-toxic elements, unlike some rare earth elements found in other technologies. This makes them a more environmentally friendly choice, aligning with the growing focus on sustainable development. However, the environmental impact of scaling up production is an aspect that warrants consideration. Do you agree with their potential for the coming year? If you are a founder building in this space, do reach out to us at team@peakventures.in https://lnkd.in/d3F42e5Q #perovskite #techtrends2024 #renewableenergy #solarinnovation #sustainabletech #cleanenergyfuture

🏭 First-of-a-kind plants seem like a big leap to most of us. While building such a plant is certainly challenging, it also represents a big opportunity. 💬 Next week at Latitude59 in Tallinn, Estonia, we will explore the challenges and opportunities around first-of-a-kind plants for climate tech solutions, from concept to financing. I'm excited to discuss this on stage alongside Erki Ani, Roni Hiranand, and Yvon Slingenberg. 🚀 If you happen to be in Tallinn next week, our portfolio company UP Catalyst is launching their GEN2 reactor at Latitude59. The new system will be producing carbon nanomaterials directly from CO2 at tonne-scale. 🔗 Find out more details on the reactor launch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSKh3uTW Extantia | Yair Reem | Fernanda Bartels | SFV | GV (Google Ventures) | European Commission | Gary Urb, PhD | Karl-Gustav Tamberg | Teele Niidas | Einar Karu | Sebastian Pohlmann | Ivar Kruusenberg | Kätlin Kaare | Mirjam-Kim Rääbis #climatetech #investing #venturecapital #firstofakind #FOAK #technology #engineering #science #sciencepreneurship #carbondioxide #CDR #DAC #CCU

Meet Panagiotis Martakis, Christos Lataniotis, Yves Reuland, and Cyprien Hoelzl, co-founders of irmos technologies, a Swiss startup monitoring the structural integrity of bridges and buildings using low-cost vibration sensors and cutting-edge AI algorithms. They’re part of the inaugural startup cohort of #ClimateCollider, the startup exchange program powered by #Swissnex and Innosuisse. Construction is costly when it comes to CO2 – building materials like steel, cement, and glass are responsible for over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Making our built environment sustainable means maximizing the life of our existing infrastructure. But to do so, we need to know which structures are sound, and which need to be retrofitted. Irmos has developed an innovative solution. They use sensors installed in bridges or buildings to monitor the vibrations caused by wind or traffic. This allows them to continually evaluate the integrity of the whole structure, overcoming the limitations of previous methods of building monitoring at a lower cost. Keep an eye out for Panagiotis in Boston and New York this fall during Climate Collider! Learn more about Irmos Technologies: https://bit.ly/3LjwMtq Learn more about Climate Collider: https://bit.ly/3pvTeHH #climatetech #climatechange #sustainability #ConnectingTomorrow Innosuisse

🚀 ESA's Pioneering Report on Carbon Markets: Unveiling the Space-Sector Synergy Discover how space technologies are revolutionising carbon markets in the latest report by the European Space Agency - ESA. This groundbreaking analysis delves into the synergy between space-based technologies and carbon market efficiency. Key Insights: 🌍 ESA's report highlights the crucial role of satellite data in enhancing transparency and reliability in carbon markets. 🛰️ It reveals how Earth Observation (EO) technologies, including satellite imagery, are pivotal in monitoring and verifying carbon sequestration, crucial for credible carbon trading. Space Tech Advancements: 🌳 Satellite data aids in forest monitoring, estimating biomass and carbon sequestration and tracking deforestation. 🌊 It also explores the potential in 'blue carbon' ecosystems, offering new ways to monitor coastal and marine carbon storage. Transforming Carbon Markets: 💡 The integration of space technology ensures more accurate, cost-effective and comprehensive monitoring of carbon offsets. 🌱 This advancement is vital in meeting global climate goals and enhancing the credibility of carbon trading. Explore how #SpaceTechnologies are setting new standards in carbon markets. A must-read for industry professionals, policymakers and environmentalists. 🔗 Attached to this post is the full report. Are you a #startup, #investor, or industry player passionate about #NewSpace and #Sustainability? Follow Einstein Industries Ventures in for the latest in space-driven environmental innovation! #EinsteinIV #CarbonMarkets #ESA #SpaceTech #EarthObservation #EnvironmentalSustainability #ClimateChange #GreenTech #SpaceInnovation #TechnologyForEarth #SustainableFuture

$50 million up for grabs. Today, 20 finalists for the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition were announced. The grand prize winner will receive $50 million. In the next stage of the competition the 20 finalist teams are challenged to demonstrate 1,000 net tonnes of CO2 removal. Each demonstration is judged on cost, operational performance, and the ability to meet sustainable scalability requirements. The winner of the final stage of the X Prize Carbon Removal competition will be announced April 2025. X Prize Carbon Removal has four carbon removal pathway tracks: air, oceans, land, and rocks. These are the finalists for each pathway removal track: Air: Airhive, Heirloom, Octavia Carbon, Project Hajar by Aircapture and 44.01, and Skyrenu technologies Oceans: Planetary, Captura, Kelp Blue, and Ebb Carbon Land: Vaulted Deep, Takachar, NetZero, MASH Makes, and Climate Robotics Rocks: Lithos Carbon, Mati Carbon, Silicate, UNDO, Arca, and Yuanchu technologies #climateinnovation #climatetech #carbonremoval #xprize #elonmusk #climatechange #climateaction

📅We are delighted to be heading back to CERAWeek in Houston next week. This conference is one of the largest annual events in the #energyindustry, and we are looking forward to promoting the innovations of several of our investees who will also be attending. Throughout the week, innovators from our portfolio companies, including Andium, Boston Metal, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, GHGSAT, ICA-Finance AS, Insight M (formerly Kairos Aerospace), Kelvin, Qnergy, Quail Run Project, SeekOps Inc., SensorUp Inc., Svante and Wabash Valley Resources will be present at the conference. They will be sharing their capital-efficient and operational solutions with delegates, with a focus on finding impactful ways to accelerate #decarbonization. 📌March 18 🔵2pm; Oxy Agora Space – SensorUp platform showcase: Measuring and mitigating #methane emissions with Climate Investment (CI)'s Dr Pratima Rangarajan and Daniel Palmer, Oxy’s Richard Jackson and Jeremy Underwood, SensorUp’s Terry Cunningham and Steve Liang and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s Shashank Shekhar 🔵3.30pm; Carbon Hub (Agora) – Panel: Making sense of methane measurements with advanced analytics with Insight M’s Elena Berman, PhD 🔵4.30pm; Agora Pod - Presentation: Achieving 2030 targets: #Carbon mineralization as scaleable method to #CCUS with Carbon Upcycling Technologies' Apoorv Sinha 🔵5pm; Agora Pod – Presentation: Scaling technologies for hard-to-abate sectors with Boston Metal’s Adam Rauwerdink 📌March 19 🔵9.30am; Agora Studio – Panel: EIP: Driving decarbonization in overlooked areas with Svante’s Claude Letourneau, ICD.D 🔵12pm; Amazon Web Services (AWS) Agora space – Panel: Building industry-standard #methaneemissions management in #collaboration with SensorUp and Oxy 📌March 20 🔵9.30am; Carbon Hub (Agora) – Panel: #CDR/CCUS: Project delivery experiences panel with Svante 🔵3.30pm; Agora Pod – Presentation: 'Satellite Data: Emission Insights from Space with GHGSat's Deepak Anand 🔵4.30pm; Agora Pod – Presentation: Monetizing CO2: Key insights on the future of the #CO2 marketplace with Svante 📌March 21 🔵7.15am; Executive Conference – Strategic Dialogue: Decarbonization: what are the learnings?’ with Svante 🔵8.30am; Carbon Hub (Agora) – Panel: Unlocking the ‘U’ in #CCUS advances in CO2 use cases with Carbon Upcycling Technologies   DM us if you want to meet with CI or any of our investees. See you at #CERAWeek 2024 on 18-22 March!

BAD CARBON, GOOD CARBON? – NEW ROLE FOR AN UNLOVED ONE. Nearly 30% of the worldwide Greenhouse Gas Emissions are related to industrial processes. We decided to work on a solution which helps to decarbonise the industry. We are: Evgeniya Cheremushkina – a high energy physicist who worked at CERN for a long time and me with my experience in business development. We met at the Venture Builder Carbon13 and teamed up with a first ideation approach (phase 1). Our plan is to work out the concrete idea and the business plan over the next few months (phase2). Our first common business trip led us to HANNOVER MESSE where we met lots of lovely people from the world of research, such as Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), and companies from heavy industry. Many thanks for the inspiring discussions and sharing your experiences, which help us very much to develop our business. We are currently looking for collaborations in research and companies of hard-to-abate industries. Please contact us and we will tell you more about what we want to do. Just by the way, because it is not our topic: We were very impressed how innovatively Norway is tackling climate change. Wintershall Dea uses a model from the FluidFlower experiment at the University of Bergen to show what happens to CO2 at a depth of 2,000 metres under the seabed when it is stored. #carbon13 #climatechange #industry #technology #innovation #science