International Start-ups Unveil Sustainable Chemistry Innovations at the Impact Festival in Frankfurt a.M., Germany

International Start-ups Unveil Sustainable Chemistry Innovations at the Impact Festival in Frankfurt a.M., Germany

Ten groundbreaking start-ups are set to showcase their innovative ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum, culminating in the Award Ceremony for the Innovation Challenge 2024, with a prize of €25,000.

What can attendees expect from this year’s Investor Forum of the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3)? Innovations range from leather alternative made from fruit waste in Mexico, to advanced textile recycling processes from Sweden, to PFAS-free textile membrane from Switzerland, to bio-based and biodegradable textile and leather chemicals developed in India, and to unique genetic identifiers for products developed in Türkiye. These outstanding ideas will be presented by the finalists of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge who are all focused on driving solutions in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles.

Taking place as part of the Impact Festival on October 30th and 31st at Forum Messe Frankfurt, the event will feature five finalists competing for the Innovation Challenge Award, alongside another five exceptional start-ups which are supported by the ISC3 Global Start-up Service.

Banner announcing the investor forum.
Harnessing Impact Investment for Sustainable Chemistry Innovations
The annual ISC3 Investor Forum aims to foster connections among start-ups, scientists, investors, and decision-makers, promoting collaboration to advance Sustainable Chemistry solutions.
“This year, we are excited to partner with the Impact Festival to showcase the transformative potential of Sustainable Chemistry. Our goal is to engage Impact Investors by highlighting the significant contributions of our selected start-ups to society and the environment, along with their promising economic potential,”
states Dr. Thomas Wanner, Managing Director of the ISC3.

There is a lot to experience: 10 start-ups on 2 days on 2 stages and 1 winner of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge!

Programme

October 30th

Solution Stage, 10:30 – 11:30 CET

  • Pitches from ten start-ups, including the five finalists of the Innovation Challenge.
  • Meet all ten pitching start-ups at the ISC3 stand (Forum Messe Frankfurt, level 0, stand C1) on both days after the programme on the stage.

October 31st

Transformation Stage, 13:30 – 14:30 CET

  • ISC3 Investor Panel on the topic “Financing Innovation in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles”.
  • Award ceremony of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2024 and announcement of the Audience Award Winner.
  • Meet all ten start-ups at the ISC3 stand (Forum Messe Frankfurt, level 0, stand C1) on both days after the programme on the stage.

Innovation Hub, 16:00 – 16:45 CET

  • ISC3 Masterclass entitled ‘Which Dimensions of Sustainability Does Your Start-up Impact?’, designed to provide valuable insights into the ‘Practice of Sustainable Chemistry’, with case studies and interactive exercises - all interested parties are invited to attend.

For more information, please visit ISC3 Investor Forum and get Click here.

Don’t miss out our programme: 2 days including ISC3 booth, pitches, a masterclass and award ceremony. 10 start-ups from 9 countries on 2 stages. One common goal: Sustainable Chemistry for a sustainable world.

Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry: Paving the Way for a Better Future in Agriculture, Building Industry, and Waste Management

AR-ENA from Jordan, Nina Energy from Ecuador, Egrobots from Egypt, Theseus Development and AppCyclers from Ghana are among the innovative ISC3 start-ups presenting their innovations at the Solution Stage on October 30th, 2024. They are committed to challenging the status quo in their respective fields, driving advancements toward a more sustainable future. United by their vision of fostering a stable economic, social, and environmental foundation for generations to come, these founders are making impactful strides in agriculture, the building industry, and waste management.

For more details on the start-ups and to download the press release:

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