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News: Discover the Future of Food: Protein Made from Air and Electricity!

Events: Asean Circular Plastics Summit 2024 - Malaysia

Startups: Surpassing Initial Goals, CEV Launches $305 Million Decarbonization Fund

Tips & Tools: Instantly create 3D videos by scanning products with your smartphone - Doly

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NEWS

SUSTAINABILITY
Protein Made from Air and Electricity + What This Means LINK

In A Nutshell:

Researchers in Finland have created Solein, a sustainable protein from air and electricity, showcasing a major shift from traditional agricultural methods to a more technologically advanced, resource-light approach.

Key Points:

• Solein uses carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity, reducing reliance on traditional agriculture.

• The process is highly resource-efficient, using minimal water and land.

• Solein is versatile in cooking, similar to traditional protein sources, but more sustainable.

Why It Matters:

Solein's innovation matters because it provides a practical, sustainable protein source for everyday use, potentially lowering food costs and promoting environmental sustainability in our daily diets. This shift can help reduce our carbon footprint and support global food security efforts.

EVENTS

SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS

Jun 20th: Unlocking Capital for Sustainability 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia
An upcoming event will convene leaders and decision-makers to discuss Indonesia's role in Asia's decarbonization, focusing on the challenges and strategies for transitioning to renewable energy and phasing out coal while addressing economic and environmental concerns. LINK

Jun 20th: SIDC Sustainable and Responsible Investment Conference 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This summit will allow you to learn about the latest practices, cost-cutting strategies, innovative processes and ideas, and solutions for tackling the challenges of supply chain decarbonization and sustainability in Asia Pacific. LINK

Jun 27th-28th: Asean Circular Plastics Summit 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dive into innovative recycling technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, and the latest in government regulations, all aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastics and promoting circular economy principles. LINK

Jun 28th: Unpacking EU sustainability-related policies
Virtual, Singapore
Discover how EU regulations impact Asian businesses at our exclusive event. Delve into directives like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Deforestation Regulation, examining their implications for supply chains across Asia. LINK

Startup & Investment News

SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS

💰 Clean Energy Ventures (CEV): This company successfully formed its second decarbonization fund, raising $305 million, significantly surpassing its initial $200 million target. LINK

⚡️ Doconomy: A Swedish startup established six years ago, raised $36.9 million in a Series B round for its technology that calculates the carbon and water footprints of financial transactions. LINK

⚡️ Cloover: A two-year-old German startup focused on solar energy adoption, raised $5.8 million in seed funding and $108.5 million in debt. The financing, led by Lowercarbon Capital with contributions from 9900 Capital and QED, will support solar installers through new financial options. LINK

⚡️ Vizcab: A Lyon-based startup nine years in operation, secured $4.9 million in a Series A extension for its platform that manages the environmental impact of construction projects by tracking carbon emissions. LINK

⚡️ Iyris: A startup operating out of Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Delaware that develops agri-tech greenhouses for harsh climates, secured $16 million in a Series A funding round. LINK

TIPS & TOOLS

STARTUP
Doly

What It Does:

AniML's Doly app allows you to create professional 3D product videos using only your iPhone. It simplifies the process with a user-friendly interface, guiding you step-by-step from capture to export. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, Doly helps you produce high-quality videos efficiently and affordably.

Key Features:

• Guided Capture: Step-by-step guidance for product video capture.

• 3D Templates: Extensive catalog of 3D templates.

• Export Options: Export videos directly to social media or for ads.

• Cost-Effective: Reduces cost and time for creating product videos.

Why We Love It:

This app makes 3D video creation easy and accessible, quickly producing high-quality videos with customizable templates to enhance marketing campaigns. It's an affordable alternative to traditional video production, perfect for small businesses and startups looking to elevate their visual marketing., ideal for small businesses and startups looking to elevate their visual marketing without breaking the bank.

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