Halo Coffee are a range of 100% compostable, biodegradable coffee capsules, containing premium quality coffees which are fully compatible with Nespresso home machines. The capsules have been designed by a world-leading environmental packaging team and are made from a natural blend of paper pulp and bamboo.
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£656,250
Hemspan states that it designs bio-based building systems and products for construction by combining modern methods, technology and hemp to produce net-zero carbon solutions. The company argues that every time an average house is built, the CO2 emitted by the manufacture, transport and assembly of the materials used is around 50 to 60 tonnes. Hemspan says that one hectare of UK-grown industrial hemp can absorb 11 tonnes of CO2 each year with regeneratively farmed hemp capable of sequestering a further 6 tonnes per hectare of CO2 into the soil each year. Hemspan intends to activate significant demand for hemp farming in the UK and develop processing technologies to reduce reliance on imports and enable large scale manufacturing of bio-based cladding and insulation products that spin out of R&D programmes. It asserts that the global industrial hemp market is expected to grow at 25% CAGR reaching US$ 27 billion by 2028. It aims to be a contender in this segment.
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£200,000
Klymat's SaaS business model transforms vehicle fleet management for organizations and fulfills employees' transportation requirements. Through a centralized online platform offered via monthly subscriptions, Klymat empowers businesses to monitor their entire vehicle fleet and employee journeys, regardless of transportation mode. The software computes total business mobility costs and carbon emissions, providing a simpler, more visible, flexible, cost-effective, sustainable, and eco-friendly approach to corporate travel.
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Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI) is an offshoot company, born from the biological physics lab at Oxford University, that specialises in super-resolution microscopy. Its innovation, Nanoimager, is a super-resolution fluorescence and portable microscope that is capable of real-time 3D localization analysis and rendering. It has multiple applications in a variety of fields such as viral particle imaging, quantitative cellular imaging, epigenetic mapping, and many more. ONI states that the Nanoimager can align and analyse samples, and then upload the results onto a computer for deeper graphical and data examination. ONI is also supporting the global effort into research and diagnostics to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and finds the Nanoimager uniquely suited to this task. The company plans to use the investment to grow its business and ensure more institutions and researchers adopt its technology.
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PyroCore is a waste-to-energy technology company. Its technology, Pyrolisis, burns waste and sludge for 30 minutes at 700-900 degree celsius in the absence of oxygen, which leads to reduction of waste volume by 90%, and the energy output can be used for heat, steam or power generation. It also eliminates the need for landfill sites, reduces carbon emissions, and helps businesses cut down on landfill taxes. The company has partnered with institutions such as Brunel University London and The Association for Renewable Energy and Technology. It has also contributed to charities such as Fresh Water Habitats, ALK Positive UK, and others. It is seeking support for deployment of its technology on sites where safe and easy disposal of hazardous or infectious waste can be undertaken, especially in the wake of Covid-19.
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Shot Scope Technologies is a renowned golf technology brand offering GPS watches, laser rangefinders, and software tools to enhance players' performance and identify areas for enhancement. With over 50 golf industry awards, their products are authorized by prestigious golf associations for use in all competitions. Utilizing data-driven strategies and user-friendly technology, Shot Scope has shown significant user improvement, achieving a 20% market share in the UK within three years and growing its user base to over 150,000. With a successful track record, the company aims to expand its sales globally and capitalize on its growing proprietary customer database.
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Soho Street Cocktails (SSC) uses the finest quality ingredients, including real fruits with no artificial flavours or colours to produce high-quality pre-mixed cocktails. SSC argues that bars and restaurants make high margins from the sale of cocktails but the serving time of several minutes per cocktail causes either a backlog of bar orders or requires additional staff. The company asserts that its drinks, in contrast, are poured directly into a cocktail shaker with ice, shaken for 8-10 seconds, then served to the customer. SSC stresses that it has found success in bars and restaurants. SSC's current range consists of three ready-mixed cocktails, namely Espresso martini, Pornstar martini, and Raspberry Daiquiri, with more flavours in the pipeline. It has submitted its product for sampling and testing with major retailers, including Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco and Costco. SSC states it will use the investment for additional production runs to ensure sufficient stock to cater to larger orders from distributors and festivals.
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Solaris Photonics Ltd are developing the next generation of clean energy systems, multiplying the output of solar panels. The Solaris Photonics Multiplier is a power electronics device which can be retrofitted to solar panels to increase their power output by up to 4 times. The Alkaline Photovoltaic is a versatile photovoltaic cell, which can transform any surface into a solar panel.
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£585,000
Something Co offer a range of eco-friendly personal and household essentials designed to address pressing environmental challenges. Our products are both effective and affordable, allowing consumers to make sustainable choices and contribute to the reduction of single-use plastic and deforestation. By transforming everyday purchases into mindful decisions, we aim to make a positive impact on global issues while adding an element of excitement to otherwise routine products.
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£23,000
Uproot is an e-commerce platform that offers a diverse selection of organic and sustainable products. Born from reflections during the pandemic, it challenges the superficial pursuits driven by societal pressures. Uproot questions the effects of consumerism on our lives and the environment, aiming to establish a space where mindful choices and natural goodness thrive. By uniting a community of individuals dedicated to positive transformation, Uproot seeks to align human existence with the planet, promoting renewal and revitalization for both people and the Earth.
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