Energy and the Environment

NGV Powertrain (RE)

NGV Powertrain is an innovative startup with general headquarters in the Motor Valley of Emilia Romagna. NGV are certified engine manufacturers who develop alternative fuel engine systems (natural gas, bio-fuel, and e-fuels including hydrogen, also in hybrid versions), in order to decarbonize the "hard-to-abate" sectors of transport and energy generation.

NGV Powertrain promote and sustain circular economy and green mobility models that are sustainable both ecologically and financially.

Eso Recycling (RN)

ESO RECYCLING is rooted in a business idea of Nicolas Meletiou, who, during his extensive experience in the sector, has always believed that refuse could be exploited to become a resource.

Long before anyone was talking about the circular economy, Nicolas Meletiou was dreaming up and designing recycling and reassessment of office and sports waste.

KINSECT (RE)

Kinsect have developed an industrial process for producing protein flour for animal feed, based on large scale insect breeding.

The startup is in a sector that is growing rapidly in response to a need for protein sources. The EU imports more than 60% of the protein used for animal feed and a recent general increase in prices has been caused by growing demand from breeders, falling fish yields from the sea, expansion limits on agricultural land, and also climate change.

Ecoinnovazione (BO)

Ecoinnovazione is a spin-off from ENEA, accredited as an industrial research laboratory in the Emilia-Romagna High-Tech network. We offer companies and public authorities customized solutions for the assessment and promotion of sustainability in the environmental, economic, and social dimensions. We develop products while also addressing organizations and local territory.

Sound maTERia (BO)

Existing practice in the door and window frame market oblige final users to choose between sound shielding and air quality derived from good ventilation, without considering the energy consumption of certain mechanized systems.

Sound maTERia make door and window frames applying passive metamaterial technologies that are energy self-sufficient, high performance, and made from recycled materials.

Our windows can be adapted to any shape and size and enable public and private organizations to create quieter healthier interior spaces.

Treelivery (BO)

Treelivery is an online platform for optimizing the process of purchasing ornamental trees and nature in general.

The service optimizes the match between buyer's needs and tree, effective delivery, and subsequent support during cultivation.

In order to increase the probability of success when purchasing and cultivating trees, we apply scientific knowledge to select illumination levels, irrigation methods, humidity, and location.