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Transforming the Way We Colour Our World

GGP2 Featured Company: NewEra Bio harnesses the science of synthetic fermentation to produce sustainable textile dyes
Industry

Global AgriFood Impact: Australia's innovative startups lead the way

Australia is home to over 600 climate tech companies, with 12% in the AgriFood space, working to revolutionise our global food systems.
Companies

BioCarbon is Transforming Steelmaking: The Role of Biochar in Decarbonising Steel

Global Growth Program cohort company BioCarbon explains how their biochar production will revolutionise the steel industry
Companies

A sustainable tomorrow starts today

Terran Industries is supporting the world's the intentional, permanent green transition
Companies

Innovating for Impact: Avani's Role in Reshaping the Built Environment

Avani, a member of our Global Growth Program Cohort 2, enables the built environment to decarbonise and save resources, to help save the planet.
Events

Bonjour Paris! Australian Climate Tech in the EU

Climate Salad and 12 Australian Climate Tech Companies showcased their solutions to the EU during an international trade mission to Paris
Companies

Kite Magnetics and Swinburne AIR Hub Unveil Ultra-High Efficiency Propeller for Electric Aircraft

Kite Magnetics, in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology’s Aerostructures Innovation Research (AIR) Hub, has developed an ultra-high-efficiency propeller designed specifically for electric aircraft, promising significantly enhanced flight performance. The high-efficiency, low-noise propeller is a result of advanced computer simulations that will lead to improved propeller efficiency of up to 92%.

News

Systemiq secures $70 million to fund early-stage climate tech founders

Systemiq says it is out to fund founders who are focused on making large industries and cities “more efficient and sustainable.” In practice, it’ll fund key areas like regenerative land use, oceans, transportation and the circular economy.

July 26, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Breaking from China’s clean energy dominance ‘imperative’, US and Australia say after new climate tech deal

New agreement to fast-track climate solutions signed as countries underscore need for diversified supply chains

July 14, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Renewables remain cheapest, but cost reductions on hold

Renewables remain the cheapest new-build electricity generation option in Australia, although inflation and supply chain disruptions will likely put cost reductions on hold for the next year, CSIRO’s annual GenCost report has found.

July 14, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Twiggy-backed accelerator aims to give Indigenous entrepreneurs a dream start

The free program which starts on August 2 will see 40 successful applicants selected to participate in workshops and presentations that will give them the know-how and skills to raise funds (whether it be angel investing, crowdfunding or venture capital), how to create a business model, a go-to-market strategy, and more.

July 14, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
We’ve overexploited the planet, now we need to change if we’re to survive

Addressing the twin challenges of carbon emissions and biodiversity loss requires political will and leadership. Ambitious commitments must be made

July 14, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
CSIRO launches virtual Hydrogen Knowledge Centre

An online centre consolidating Australian hydrogen research and industry activities has been launched by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, aimed at supercharging the development of a clean and competitive hydrogen industry.

July 14, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Australia’s $4.2bn climate tech startup sector is booming – Mick Liubinskas reveals the ones to watch

Leading Australian tech startup angel investor Mick Liubinskas has turned his focus to climate tech. Here’s some of the startups to keep an eye on over the coming years.

July 5, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
This maggot farm is growing jobs along with animal food

Olympia Yarger is creating new jobs almost as fast as she’s breeding maggots. Her food-waste-management start-up, Goterra, breeds fly larvae (maggots) and houses them in internet-connected, remote-controlled shipping containers into which customers dump their food waste

July 5, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
2000 new jobs: The climate tech report every Australian politician needs to read

Australia’s nascent climate tech sector is already worth $4.2 billion and could deliver more than 2,000 new jobs in next 12 months, according to a landmark new report by Climate Salad.

July 5, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Meet the Adelaide fintech startup that’s about to revolutionise how banks issue green home loans

Home owners could soon save money on loans and insurance by making their homes more energy efficient, while banks and insurers gain new insights into the sustainability of their residential portfolios, thanks to Adelaide-based fintech startup ValAi.

July 5, 2022
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What Big Tech can do following SCOTUS’ big climate ruling

The Supreme Court has issued a major ruling on the government’s ability to regulate greenhouse gases. We’ll be looking at what tech can do to fill the void as well as Frontier’s big carbon removal purchase. Join us as we try to make climate lemonade.

July 5, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
‘Historic decision’: EU to end sale of polluting cars from 2035

The European Union only wants zero-emission or climate-neutral new cars and vans – meaning without combustion engines running on diesel, petrol and natural gas – to be placed on the market and sold as of 2035.

July 5, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Green hydrogen startup raises $1.38 million from crowdfunding

Aspiring green hydrogen producer LINE Hydrogen has raised $1.38 million from crowdfunding as it looks to play its part in Australia’s renewable energy mix.

July 5, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
BP takes 40% stake in vast $30bn Australian renewables project

Solar, wind and green hydrogen scheme aims to generate equivalent to third of nation's capacity.

June 27, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Here’s why climate tech may avoid repeating clean tech’s failures

There are myriad reasons why so many companies went belly up. Some had the right tech at the wrong time. Many relied on venture capital, which typically seeks returns on a timeline that’s unforgivingly brief for deep tech companies. Others were undercut by foreign competitors. Whatever the reason, the collapse spooked venture capitalists, who avoided the sector for years despite the potential for enormous long-term gains.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Six books on climate change that offer hope rather than bleakness

We asked six environmental experts to each nominate a book about the climate crisis that offers hope.

June 27, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Ampol throws support behind the next gen of females in climate tech

Ampol has announced a new partnership with EnergyLab that will work to support the next generation of female entrepreneurs in climate technology.

June 27, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Four key climate change indicators break records in 2021

his is yet another clear sign that human activities are causing planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean, and in the atmosphere, with harmful and long-lasting ramifications for sustainable development and ecosystems, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

June 27, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
New Zealand targets EVs, industry with new $2.8 billion climate response fund

The New Zealand government said on Monday it would set up a NZ$4.5 billion ($2.83 billion) climate response fund, spending at least NZ$2.9 billion on cutting pollution over the next four years as it targets net zero emissions by 2050.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm