Tag: Startups

Tap water can be made lead-free using a simple filter. Now, an Estonian startup has developed a wearable solution for those with allergies triggered by substances in the air. The team’s 300g device is worn around the neck. Mini ventilators on the bottom absorb air, and 99.9% of pet hair, pollen, dust or mould contained within is captured by...

A doctorate is enabling the future leaders to develop empathetic innovation strategies. Leading to equal opportunities in the workplace and a sense of belonging among employees. For internal and external communication, however, word choice can be crucial. Enter a Swiss-based startup whose extension for browsers and social media tools uses artificial intelligence to analyse written text and suggest improvements,...

Medical consultations can take place at the laundromat, while a platform is helping underrepresented groups obtain the health advice they need. But considerations surrounding social and/or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other cultural factors are just as important for those in need of care. Enter a New York-based startup, which has used decades-spanning research to identify the core elements...

Potato starch could help reduce plastic consumption. Algae are perfect for sustainable fire retardants. Food cans have an oil-based inner lacquer made from synthetic polyester resins. Enter an Italian startup that is using waste from industrial tomato processing to create a plant-based alternative inspired by an old patent. First, the skins are separated from the waste. After thermal treatment...

Weak taste buds can be amplified. Meanwhile, a Colorado-based startup is working with companies to support their employees in making dietary choices, lowering health insurance costs. After all, 35% of medical costs are spent treating diet-related issues. Using an app, employees purchase their food and meals from accredited restaurants, businesses and delivery services. Based on previously defined intolerances, preferences...

Unfolding wheels are useful on all terrains. Now, a Utah-based startup has employed the origami principle to develop a handy solar panel for those on the move. Using their experiences with space agency NASA, the founders created a design with a surface area eight times its folded size. Thus, a 19x19 cm packet becomes a hexagonal panel measuring 2500㎠...

Wind turbines warn birds about deadly collisions. Lions, meanwhile, are often shot to protect farm animals, and ensure smallholders have food on their plates. In the last 20 years, however, the lion population in Africa has reduced by half. Now a resourceful Maasai founder and his startup are looking to arrest this decline through a solar electricity-powered light system....

Thanks to tequila, sustainable cutlery is a reality. Beer has already inspired researchers to develop alternatives to animal feed. Lately, a London-based startup has been working with brewers to develop a leather alternative using the spent grain from the brewing process. A combination of plant proteins and fibres and non-toxic chemicals creates a dark, biodegradable material with similar properties...