Germany is known for having engineering excellence that brings new advancements to various industries through its vibrant innovation culture, bridging the gap between consumer needs and wants. However, as sustainability becomes increasingly important, production processes need to change, requiring new ideas and leading to the founding of new sustainability-focused startups.
In this article, we take a closer look at five German sustainability startups that are making waves in the tech industry and beyond. These startups are not only making sustainability more accessible, but also cultivating a more environmentally conscious consumer base. By making sustainable practices more convenient and affordable, they allow individuals and businesses to have a positive impact on the planet without sacrificing their lifestyle or budget.
Heatrix: Decarbonizing High-Temperature Industrial Heat
Hair Tricks is a cutting edge climate change startup aiming to revolutionize energy intensive industries by converting renewable energy into storable, high temperature process heat, replacing fossil fuels. This innovative solution was born out of a large market gap where carbon neutral alternatives were not readily available.
Heatrix’s products improve energy storage capacity by converting renewable energy into high-temperature heat. By reducing carbon emissions in the region, they make a significant contribution to decarbonization efforts. European Commission We confirm the validity of this approach.
This startup is Startup Energy Transition Awards It offers new options in the industrial sector, broadening the choices available to consumers of sustainable energy and has a significant impact on the standards and definitions of green energy capable of storing heat for industrial processes.
eevie: Strengthening collaboration towards sustainable practices
Munich-based startup founded in 2019 Evie helps organizations and individuals take more responsibility for their carbon footprint through its proprietary platform. The company’s platform provides tools and resources to promote and track sustainable practices by setting environmental goals. eevie has developed an app that aims to “gamify” consumers’ reactions to their consumption patterns, making the process of taking environmental initiatives more engaging and fun.
The company’s app empowers employees to accelerate their workplace decarbonization efforts by increasing their knowledge and understanding of the goal and its importance, which in turn helps eevie move companies closer to their net-zero goal.
Evie has been selected for the class of 2023. Google for Startups Accelerator Program, This not only gave eevie the opportunity to broaden its knowledge and skills, but also demonstrates the importance of its mission to promote sustainability practices. This recognition from Google attests to the importance and validity of eevie’s approach to promoting environmental awareness.
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Ecolytiq: A sustainability-focused fintech providing environmental insights.
Eco-Litea green fintech startup, has revolutionized responsible banking with its innovative Sustainability-as-a-Service solution. The groundbreaking platform enables banks, fintechs and financial service providers to provide valuable insights into the environmental impact of their customers’ spending habits.
Through analysis of payment data, the software determines key environmental metrics, such as the CO2 emissions associated with each purchase consumers make. This real-time insight helps consumers understand the direct impact their spending choices have on the environment and fosters a deeper connection between their everyday actions and their sustainability goals.
Ecolytiq has raised $14.3 million over two funding rounds from companies including Visa, Google and PWC Germany. Visa CEO Charlotte Hogg commented: “ecolytiq enables banks and their customers to raise awareness about the positive impact they are making. The company has gone from strength to strength over the past two years and we are proud to support the next stage of their growth.”
NexWafe: Revolutionizing the production of silicon wafers for solar panels
NexWafe is a solar technology startup focused on developing more sustainable and efficient solar wafers.
Compared to traditional solar wafers, NexWafe’s wafers are 30% more efficient due to their lower oxygen content through the use of a proprietary epitaxy manufacturing technique. The startup’s breakthrough solar wafer manufacturing method can reduce carbon emissions by up to 60%. If widely adopted, it could potentially earn even more carbon credits, over 600% from current projections of an estimated value of $60 million.
Through €30 million The investment has enabled NexWafe to expand its operations by building a new facility dedicated to the production of solar cell wafers. In addition, the startup has $1.5 billion Aramco Ventures Sustainability FundWith the expansion of its business through continuous investment and the establishment of its own unique solar technology, NetWafe’s solar wafers are expected to become mainstream not only in the German market but also abroad.
Air Up: Scented Flavored Water
Air Up The company has a unique approach to providing flavored drinking water using scent-based technology: their water bottles come with special pods that release natural flavors through scent, tricking your brain into thinking the water is flavored without adding any actual flavorings or sweeteners to the water itself.
This approach has many health benefits: Air Up, for example, promotes hydration without the added sugars and artificial ingredients found in many flavored drinks. Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The bottles and pods are designed to be reusable, aiming to reduce the environmental impact compared to single-use plastic bottles and other flavoured drinks. Up to 88%This also helps reduce pollution and the impact on our oceans and wildlife, and promotes sustainable alternatives to everyday essentials.
Editor’s note: Opinions expressed by authors herein are their own and not those of Impakter.com. — Cover photo: Air up bottle. Cover Photo Credit: Air up.
