In the plant-based sector, two pioneering companies from Brabant strengthened their international positions. The Protein Brewery from Breda raised 30 million euros for the global rollout of Fermotein, a sustainable, plant-based protein ingredient that is affordable and widely applicable thanks to an innovative fermentation process.
Revyve also took a major step forward with a Series B investment of 24 million euros to scale up the production of functional yeast proteins in Dinteloord. These proteins replace eggs and additives in various food products, thus responding to the growing demand for sustainable ingredients.
AI-driven platform
In decentralized and clean energy systems, several technological breakthroughs were noted. Integer Technologies developed an AI-driven platform that optimizes climate systems in buildings, reducing energy consumption and costs. With support from the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), the company raised 1 million euros to accelerate European expansion.
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In battery technology, LeydenJar and LionVolt are making significant strides towards commercialization. LeydenJar raised 23 million euros for the construction of the first factory for 100% silicon anodes in Eindhoven. This technology makes batteries up to 50% more compact and significantly more environmentally friendly.
LionVolt received support through the RVO's IMKE program to scale up its 3D anode production. This is an important step towards the market introduction of lighter and more powerful batteries.
From lab to factory
SparkNano launched the Omega line, the world's first high-speed roll-to-roll coater for the industrial production of advanced materials for batteries and solar cells. This makes the leap from lab to factory level a reality.
Finally, Carbyon presented a world first with the Carbyon GO, the fastest direct air capture machine in the world. This machine uses a special porous material with a large surface area to capture CO₂ from the air.
CO₂ vacuum cleaner
This ‘CO₂ vacuum cleaner’ captures three tons of CO₂ per kilo of porous material. Moreover, the machine works 200 times faster than existing systems and can contribute to CO₂ removal on a gigaton scale worldwide.
These developments show how companies from Brabant, with support from BOM, are accelerating the energy and food transition. The region once again proves itself as a breeding ground for technology that shapes the future and makes the world cleaner.