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Lab to Develop New Bio-Based Sustainable Materials

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A venture investment fund and university bioengineering center are creating a laboratory to design more sustainable alternative materials to help address the climate crisis. . . . → Read More: Lab to Develop New Bio-Based Sustainable Materials

Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds

Bar chart: Annual venture funding for weather and climate start-ups through 2022

Despite a sharp downturn in venture dollars from 2021, new climate and weather forecasting companies continue to attract investments at historically high rates. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds

Venture Capital Group to Boost Climate Actions

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A venture investor coalition in the U.S. and Europe announced plans to reach net zero emissions by 2030 and help start-up companies quickly achieve their zero emissions goals. . . . → Read More: Venture Capital Group to Boost Climate Actions

Biotech, Undersea Researchers Partner on Carbon Capture Bacteria

A microbiome biotechnology company and an undersea research group are studying microorganisms that thrive in and consume intense carbon dioxide. . . . → Read More: Biotech, Undersea Researchers Partner on Carbon Capture Bacteria

Green Energy Chemical Company Starts-Up, Raises $15M

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A new enterprise, spun-off from labs at Northwestern University, says it’s designing electrochemical processes and systems for nanoscale materials to help meet the climate crisis. . . . → Read More: Green Energy Chemical Company Starts-Up, Raises $15M

New Venture Funds to Back Life Science, Tech Start-Ups

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Three new venture funds are seeking to invest up to $6.3 billion in start-up companies with advances in life sciences, health care, energy, and information technologies. . . . → Read More: New Venture Funds to Back Life Science, Tech Start-Ups

Food Protein Biotech Adds €4M in Seed Funds

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A new company creating protein ingredients for food products from carbon dioxide converted by engineered bacteria is raising €4 million more in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Food Protein Biotech Adds €4M in Seed Funds

DNA Storage Start-Up Gains €5M in Seed Funds

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A new company developing DNA as a data storage medium with sustainable processes is raising €5 million ($US 5.22 million) in seed funding. . . . → Read More: DNA Storage Start-Up Gains €5M in Seed Funds

Infographic – Smart Home Technologies Emerge

Chart: Smart home technologies

While these systems promise a more connected, efficient, and pleasant home, they require continued development of underlying basic technologies. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Smart Home Technologies Emerge

Exec. Order Aims to Boost U.S. Biotech, Manufacturing

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An executive order issued by President Joe Biden yesterday seeks to make biotechnology and biomanufacturing a centerpiece of the American economy. . . . → Read More: Exec. Order Aims to Boost U.S. Biotech, Manufacturing