Sustainability and Green Tech

Summary tozero opened a demonstration-scale industrial battery recycling plant in Bavaria that recovers lithium, graphite, and nickel–cobalt blends using an acid-free process, offering a path to reduce Europe’s import dependence and close the supply chain. Key takeaways A tozero demo plant in Germany can process over 1,500 tonnes of battery waste per year, demonstrating the scalability of industrial-scale recycling. The proprietary acid-free process at tozero enables the reco

Summary Arkadia Space secures €14.5M from the EIC (grant, equity, and private investment) to bring to market green propulsion for satellites based on hydrogen peroxide and a proprietary propellant: in-orbit testing completed and a plan for an independent European supply chain. Key takeaways The EIC granted Arkadia €14.5 million combining grant, equity, and private capital to accelerate green propulsion for satellites. Arkadia's technology uses hydrogen peroxide and a propriet

Summary Epoch Biodesign has raised €10.3M to accelerate enzymatic recycling of nylon 6,6 and scale production from pilot-scale to multi-kilotonnes. The startup leverages AI and synthetic biology to design enzymes that convert waste materials back into virgin-quality monomers, collaborating with apparel and automotive partners to offer drop-in supply-chain solutions. Key takeaways Epoch Biodesign has raised €10.3M to accelerate enzymatic recycling of nylon 6,6 and move from pi

Summary Rubi has raised $7.5 million to demonstrate a technology that converts captured CO2 into cellulose usable for lyocell and viscose; the startup uses an AI-augmented enzymatic cascade, containerized modules, and non-binding off-take agreements totaling over $60 million, with tests underway with brands like H&M, Patagonia, and Walmart. Key takeaways Rubi aims to produce cellulose from captured CO2 using AI-optimized enzymes, with containerized modules for distributed dep

Summary Telura raises €4M in pre-Seed to field electric impulse drilling geothermal: high-voltage impulses fracture rock, integrate with existing systems, SPRIND validation, and a 2026 target for safe, scalable baseload energy. Key takeaways Telura aims to industrialize electric impulse drilling, reducing wear, downtime, and costs with go-to-market planned for 2026. €4M pre-Seed round with Nucleus Capital, Possible Ventures, and First Momentum; SPRIND validation for field dep

In recent years, climate innovation has accelerated the shift toward less-polluting industries. Spark Cleantech, a French startup born from the CentraleSupélec lab, announced a €30 million Series A to fund the decarbonization of Europe’s heavy industry. The proposed technology promises a radical transformation: reducing emissions and creating decarbonized materials directly within the production process. The funding round was led by 360 Capital and Taranis, with support from