General Galactic revolutionize the energy supply chain by producing synthetic hydrocarbons from air and waste CO2 using renewable electricity, making clean fuel affordable and accessible. General Galactic is developing technology to enable democratization of access to critical fuels at the site of need through modular hardware.
Beyond Aero is pioneering the future of aviation by developing the world's first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion, capable of flying over 800 nautical miles. Founded in December 2020, the company is focused on redesigning the architecture of a CS23 aircraft to integrate hydrogen-electric propulsion, fuel cells, and advanced cooling systems. With a team of over 45 highly qualified engineers and offices in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, Beyond Aero is positioned to lead in the electric aviation market, having secured significant Letters of Intent for aircraft sales and completed France's first manned hydrogen-electric flight.
Bees & Bears is a Green FinTech based in Berlin that facilitates financing solutions for renewable energy installations, including photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and heat pumps. The company provides a digital platform that allows installation businesses to offer flexible payment options directly to their customers, enhancing sales and customer reach. With a focus on sustainability, Bees & Bears aims to simplify the financing process, enabling installers to increase revenue by up to 30% while ensuring quick and efficient transactions. Their mission is to support the green economy by making financing for sustainable technologies more accessible and efficient.
Liquid Trees is dedicated to neutralizing pollution and mitigating climate change through innovative microalgae technology that captures pollutants and sequesters carbon in river ecosystems. Their scalable solutions utilize diatoms to enhance bioremediation, improving water quality while promoting biodiversity. By leveraging satellite data and machine learning, Liquid Trees ensures effective monitoring and validation of their projects, which aim to restore river ecosystems and provide ecological, social, and economic benefits to local communities. Their commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility positions them as a leader in nature-based climate solutions.
Ephos is building the essential infrastructure for the future of computing by designing and manufacturing glass-based integrated photonic circuits that power advanced classical and quantum devices. Their proprietary femtosecond laser writing manufacturing process allows them to minimize signal loss and unlock unique device designs, enabling customers to build scalable computational infrastructures. With a focus on photonic technologies, Ephos is positioned to play a critical role in the future of computational infrastructure, having recently opened the world’s first facility for the design and production of glass-based quantum photonic chips.
Matta builds artificial intelligence to supercharge advanced manufacturing, creating AI copilots that learn from the best operators in factories. Their technology focuses on anomaly detection, desktop 3D printing, and CNC machining, aiming to reduce resource wastage and improve production quality. Founded by a team with experience from prestigious institutions, Matta leverages cutting-edge research to develop manufacturing foundation models and a general-purpose manufacturing OS, positioning itself as a leader in the industrial AI space.
At Renaissance Fusion, we are pioneering the development of stellarators, the most efficient and stable fusion reactors on earth, utilizing unique High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets and liquid metal shields. Our innovative approach aims to decouple energy from fuels and emissions, addressing global energy demands while contributing to net zero emissions goals. As the first magnetic confinement fusion start-up in continental Europe, we leverage a rich ecosystem of talent and research facilities in Grenoble, France, to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. Our commitment to environmental and societal good drives us to create solutions that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, making fusion a viable energy source for the future.