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Korall Carbon Capture AB

Problem
Historical high CO2 emissions already present in the atmosphere.

Solution
Impact & deeptech from Chalmers University of Technology called Direct Air Capture (DAC) where it is possible to collect CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

Potential

Global business and impact.

Bury underground, where it can mineralize in the bedrock and prevent it from returning to the atmosphere.

Transform the captured carbon dioxide into new, greener products.

 

The world urgently needs solutions to manage carbon emissions, and Korall has developed a promising one. Our technology captures carbon dioxide directly from the air, a breakthrough achieved by our research team at Chalmers University. During a coffee break, the team left an experiment unattended. When they returned, they discovered something amazing. The chemicals had captured carbon dioxide from the air at an incredible rate, so the technology’s foundation was born.

The business model is simple and can be likened to a garbage truck for the air. We capture the carbon dioxide, a customer pays for the collection, and then receives a certificate for the amount of carbon dioxide collected. We are currently working to scale up, further develop, and improve this technology to reach the market and make a real difference. With this technology, we aim to actively contribute to lowering our emissions and help the world return to a better state.

Seaqure Labs AB

Problem
Overfishing which is turned into fishmeal for feed

Solution
Creating protein made from mycoprotein, or fungi, done with a unique fermentation technique

Potential
Impact for climate. The global fish feed market is worth $60 billion – aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing food industry, as the global population increases. 

 

Seaqure labs provides a sustainable mycelium ingredient alternative to fishmeal and soybean meal in aquaculture feed, preserving ocean fish populations as well as reducing the dependency on producing soy in the Amazon rainforest, while enhancing fish health with probiotic benefits. To do this, Seaqure labs have developed a proprietary fermentation technology utilizing Solid-state fermentation, as well as a method for the pre- and post-treatment of different sidestreams from the food and agri sector. Our fungi ingredient has already been proven to be healthy and prebiotic in lab trials on Rainbow Trout, and there are large opportunities to enter the Pet food segment as well as functional food ingredients in the future.

Anferra

Anferra AB addresses a significant environmental and economic challenge in the steel industry: the disposal of grinding swarf (slipmull), a complex waste by-product from machining processes. Traditionally, managing this waste is costly and environmentally damaging, particularly as the industry shifts towards less CO2-intensive practices that further limit recycling options.

Our patent-pending hydrometallurgical process offers a solution by efficiently recovering iron from this waste and converting it into high-quality iron chloride, a key chemical used in water treatment. This innovative approach not only recycles iron with a recovery rate of up to 90% but also concentrates valuable alloy metals like nickel and chromium and generates hydrogen.

The benefits are substantial: steel companies can significantly reduce waste management costs and environmental impact while enhancing their recycling rates. Additionally, by producing recycled chemicals for water treatment, our process lessens reliance on raw materials and supports circular economy principles across multiple industries.

Iloomina

Iloomina is a prototyping house, providing photonic integrated circuits based on SiN with a record-low loss and high design flexibility. As such, it facilitates development of future solutions in the sectors such as telecommunications, optical sensing, quantum applications. The goal of Iloomina is to become a provider of microcombs — a novel laser source that provides multiple wavelengths. Built in the SiN platform, Iloomina’s microcomb technology is power-efficient, scalable and mass manufacturable. As such it can have tremendous impact on mass-market applications such as datacenter interconnects, replacing the current technology with much needed improvement of energy-efficiency and scalability in data-rates.

LayerLogic

LayerLogic’s advanced biosensor technology rivals the sensitivity of PCR tests but offers the distinct advantages of full portability and immediate digital results. Capable of detecting and quantifying any bacteria, virus, fungi, or molecule, our biosensors ensure rapid and precise monitoring in various products and environments, such as fish, cheese, and food production facilities. This enables real-time quality control, minimizes contamination risks, and upholds the highest food safety standards. With LayerLogic, customers benefit from a secure and reliable production process, reduced costs across the supply chain, and decreased food waste. Ultimately, our technology not only prevents serious illnesses but also boosts revenue. It all boils down to one critical factor: TIME.

Galaxy Biosolutions

We’re at the forefront of developing cutting-edge fermentation-based technologies using tailored microbes. Our focus spans across the realms of microbes and fermentation processes, designed to make an impact in diverse industries including food, pharmaceuticals, and biochemistry. Join us on our journey of innovation and discovery!

Ambidex

Ambidex’s innovative software solution makes it possible for supermarkets to transform their refrigeration systems from an untapped resource into a new revenue stream, by using them as balancing services for the national electrical grid.

By using supermarket refrigeration systems to balance and stabilize the national electrical grid we pave way for the usage of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, which have a less predictable power output and need the stability.

Valys

Water treatment plants struggle to optimize their processes due to a lack of precise real-time data on water quality parameters such as dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and its reactivity. Inefficient dosing of chemicals and overuse of activated carbon result in high operational costs, unnecessary environmental impact, and make it difficult to meet stringent water quality regulations.

Valys offers a state-of-the-art optical sensor that provides continuous, real-time monitoring of DOC and other key water quality parameters. Our patented solution gives operators the data they need to optimize treatment processes, reduce chemical usage, and increase the longevity of activated carbon filters. By integrating our sensors, water treatment plants can achieve improved operational efficiency, reduce costs and labor, and minimize their environmental impact.

 

 

Skattio

Skattio democratizes the personal tax declaration.

Skattio addresses the pressing problem of complex and stressful tax declaration for Swedish citizens. Tax season often overwhelms individuals with intricate forms, regulations, and deductions, resulting in errors and frustration.

Our innovative solution simplifies this process through advanced technology and artificial intelligence. Skattio provides a user-centric digital platform that automates much of the tax declaration procedure. Users input their data, and our AI identifies eligible deductions and ensures tax compliance. Our aim is to transform tax declaration into a hassle-free experience, sparing users from becoming tax experts themselves.

The benefits are significant. Skattio saves time, reduces stress, and minimizes errors, potentially leading to tax savings. Overall, Skattio revolutionizes tax declaration, making it accessible, efficient, and user-friendly, benefiting individuals and the community.
We are committed to simplifying taxes, one click at a time.

Algeno

Traditional control of heating systems for residential buildings relies on simple feed forward controllers that only consider the current outdoor temperature when deciding the level of the output from the heating systems. Algeno provides cloud based algorithms and services that combine AI and model predictive control (MPC) to better control the systems and reduce the energy consumption of the buildings.
The technology was developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer-Chalmers Center (FCC), Örebrobostäder, Chalmers and Energimyndigheten and is currently implemented in over 300 heating system centrals all around Sweden.