CALL 4 IDEAS - Initiatives

COMPANY OVERVIEW

2G Carbons develops innovative, patented MgOCarbon technology, and more, to reduce wastewater pollutants and recover essential nutrients (Nitrogen and Phosphorus). This solution transforms these pollutants into sustainable, high-efficiency fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. It significantly reduces nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in wastewater, optimizing treatment efficiency. Scalable and adaptable, 2G Carbons' technology serves both industrial and agricultural sectors, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

WHO WE ARE

2G Carbons is a spin-off from the University of Bologna, combining research and innovation to develop sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment and agriculture, reducing pollution and promoting circular economy.

PROJECT

2G Carbons has developed a scalable system using MgOCarbon, among other technologies, to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, recovering these nutrients (N and P) to produce eco-friendly fertilizers. Additionally, this system also reduces COD. This patented solution optimizes water treatment efficiency while ensuring compliance with EU environmental regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on fertiliser products, Directive 91/676/EEC on nitrate pollution, and the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, which imposes stricter limits on nitrogen and phosphorus discharge. 

ADVANTAGES

The solution offers numerous benefits, including a significant reduction in phosphorus (up to 99%) and nitrogen (up to 80%) in wastewater, making it a valuable tool for sustainable wastewater management. It recovers essential nutrients for eco-friendly fertilizers, supports EU Green Deal goals, and complies with strict EU regulations on nutrient discharge. This adaptable system helps wastewater treatment plants reduce operational costs, meet the latest limits on wastewater treatment, and enhance compliance with EU regulations, contributing to the Circular Economy Action Plan.

APPLICATION SECTORS

The solution is applicable across various sectors, including industrial and municipal wastewater treatment. It also supports sustainable and organic agriculture by providing nutrient-rich, eco-friendly fertilizers, and plays a key role in the production of environmentally-friendly fertilizers.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking investors to expand production and commercialization of MgOCarbon technology. Goal: industrial validation, construction of a demonstration plant, and global market expansion.

Generma is an innovative SME that has developed and patented a technology to convert wave motion energy into electricity. The modular, floating device enables clean, renewable, and competitive power generation. Our goal is to make marine energy accessible, contributing to the global energy transition and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

WHO WE ARE

Generma develops innovative solutions for marine wave energy production, using modular and highly efficient patented technologies to ensure a sustainable and independent energy future.

PROJECT

We have developed a patented floating converter that transforms wave motion into electricity with reduced costs and high eBiciency. The system is modular, scalable, and adaptable to various environmental conditions. Additionally, we are developing a new on-shore technology for port barriers and breakwaters.

Demo video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmNrkL36xig&t=1s&ab_channel=Genermasrl

ADVANTAGES

Our device provides clean, consistent energy with a higher density than solar and wind. It is modular, easy to install and maintain, with low operational costs and high resistance to marine environments. It has minimal environmental impact and high scalability.

APPLICATION SECTORS

Applicable in oBshore sectors, islands, ports, and coastal infrastructures, our system supports decommissioned oil platforms, oBshore wind farms, and the hydrogen industry, contributing to decarbonization and energy self-suBiciency. Additionally, our new on-shore technology is under development for applications in port barriers and breakwaters.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

The global wave energy market could reach 337 GW of installed capacity by 2050. Generma is seeking investors and partners for commercialization and industrialization, with growth opportunities in the energy transition sector and EU funding programs.

PIPEIN is a deep-tech startup specializing in robotic and AI-driven solutions for pipeline inspection and predictive maintenance. Our Deep Diagnostic System (DDS) integrates an underwater robot and an AI-powered platform to detect corrosion and defects in critical infrastructures like hydropower pipelines, aqueducts, and sewers. This enables data-driven maintenance, reducing costs and preventing failures.

WHO WE ARE

PIPEIN develops robotic and AI solutions for pipeline diagnostics, enabling predictive maintenance. We help utilities reduce failures, optimize costs, and improve sustainability with cutting-edge technology.

PROJECT

Our Deep Diagnostic System (DDS) is a robotic solution for inspecting and analyzing pipelines and tunnels under high pressure. It detects corrosion and defects, ensuring precise interventions and cost savings.

ADVANTAGES

• AI-powered predictive maintenance reduces unplanned costs by 70%.
• 90% faster inspections, collecting 100x more data than traditional methods.
• Operates in confined spaces and at 70 bar pressure.
• Modular & portable, deployable in remote areas.

APPLICATION SECTORS

PIPEIN serves:

• Hydropower(penstocks & tunnels)
• Aqueducts & Sewers
• Manufacturing industries
• Oil & Gas pipelines

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

PIPEIN is raising €2.5M to scale operations and launch a subscription-based model. Our €50B market includes energy and hydropower, water networks, and industrial pipelines. We have 2 patents, TRL 8 technology, and €800k raised. By 2032, we aim to manage 10,000 km of pipelines.

PREINVEL: Innovation for a Sustainable Future

In today’s context, marked by global challenges such as climate change and the introduction of new European regulations aimed at reducing industrial emissions, companies face the urgent need to transform their production processes. The EU is allocating significant resources through programs such as Horizon Europe and the European Green Deal, supporting technologies that promote the transition to a more sustainable economy.

In this scenario, Preinvel provides a concrete and innovative solution with the world’s first Fluid Dynamic Filter.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2022, Preinvel has developed a globally patented technology capable of drastically reducing industrial pollution while improving companies’ operational costs and energy consumption.

OUR SOLUTION: THE FLUID DYNAMIC FILTER

Unlike traditional solutions, our filter does not rely on mechanical or electrical components to capture pollutants. Instead, it uses air to purify air, leveraging self-generated centrifugal and centripetal forces to trap particles smaller than 1 micron.

Key Advantages

• Energy Efficiency: Reduces energy consumption by 80% compared to conventional filters.
• Zero Maintenance: Operates continuously 24/7 without requiring consumables or replacements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Helps companies meet European emission standards.

Application Sectors

Thanks to its versatility, the Preinvel filter can be applied in numerous sectors: steel, naval, cement, petrochemical, energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, waste treatment, recycling, paper, and textile industries.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking strategic partners and investors to accelerate the global deployment of our technology. By participating in the OMC Med Energy Conference, we aim to connect with those who share our vision for a cleaner and more efficient industry.

For more information, contact us at info@preinvel.com. Together, let’s drive innovation toward a sustainable future with Preinvel.

To see our technology in action, watch our demonstration video here: https://youtu.be/4PqO494KhyI

RegensTech transforms civil and industrial textile waste (vegetal, animal or synthetic origin) into Secondary Raw Material with plastic-like properties (patented technology), processable by injection and additive printing.

Following the adoption of the Extended Producer Responsibility regulation in the fashion sector, the European Union will become the world’s largest market for textile waste management by 2025.

Our technology enables the acceleration of the sustainable transition in this industry.

WHO WE ARE 

We are an innovative start-up, a benefit corp. born from the intuition and experience gained by Maria Silvia Pazzi and Alfredo Montanari, founders of Regenesi, a circular-native brand pioneer in green fashion.

PROJECT 

The solution developed in partnership with University of Bologna, combines mechanical recycling, industrial automation, and materials technology for the transformation of textile waste, pre and post consumer, thanks to a patented technology in a thermoplastic Second Raw Material called Respetto® Mix.

ADVANTAGES 

Selection: It is not necessary to select the type of waste upstream.

Quality: Quality output SRM, valorisable on the market or directly reusable.

Investment: Lower investment and smaller size compared to competing technologies.

Costs: Production costs of SRM, in line with the raw materials market.

APPLICATION SECTORS 

Currently 80+ formulations of matter have been developed, with different functional and aesthetic responses of the final material.

Second Raw Materials applicable to different sectors: fashion (from accessories and glasses to clothing), furniture, design, automotive, nautical, packaging and others

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 

We’re looking for industrial partners focused on machinery manufacturing.

Business of technologies applied to Circular Economy is considered among those with the highest growth in the next decade, also due to strong regulatory support.

The expected 5-year valuation is between 12x/14x EBITDA 2030.

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

SIEve is an innovative startup that has developed a circular filter for advanced wastewater treatment derived from Red Mud (aluminum slag). Our technology targets industrial wastewater contaminated with organics, heavy metals, ionic pollutants, and bacteria, offering scalable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions to complex effluent challenges.

WHO WE ARE 

We are a team of deep-tech entrepreneurs and scientists transforming waste into value. Our focus is sustainable, high-performance wastewater treatment for challenging industrial and urban effluents.

PROJECT 

SIEve’s project uses a recyclable filter made from Red Mud to treat challenging industrial effluents. The system efficiently removes organics, metals, and bacteria in one step, solving issues with current technologies.

ADVANTAGES 

SIEve's solution is cost-effective, easy to scale, and promotes circularity by using recyclable materials. It reduces pollutants in one step with high efficiency, solving issues that current technologies like precipitation and adsorption struggle to address.

APPLICATION SECTORS 

We target industrial wastewater treatment, addressing the removal of heavy metals, refractory organics, and microbial loads, whether these pollutants are present individually or in complex combinations. Our current focus is the metal surface treatment industry, offering solutions for effluent treatment and metal recovery.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 

SIEve has raised a seed round to optimize its technology, develop scaled pilot plants, and reach TRL7. Within the next 12 months, the company plans to start Series A fundraising to accelerate scale-up and market entry.  

COMPANY OVERVIEW

StarLIGH₂T brings green hydrogen by photocatalytic water splitting from the lab to the real world. We exploit our patented composite nano-photocatalyst to produce green hydrogen with efficiencies that make photocatalysis industrially viable. Enabled by a plug-and-play photoreactor, our solution can be adapted to on-site applications, as naval propulsion systems. Our long-term vision leverages the composite photocatalyst design for product diversification and expansion to new markets.

WHO WE ARE

We are four co-founders with diversified expertise spanning from nanomaterials design and environmental chemistry, determined to provide industrially viable solutions to current pressing needs.

PROJECT

Our project implements the scaled-up synthesis and industrialization of a revolutionary composite photocatalyst (patent: US12115519B2) and a bundled photoreactor to enable industrially feasible green hydrogen production by water splitting and direct solar illumination as the only feedstock.

ADVANTAGES

The StarLIGH2T solution operates at room temperature and utilizes up to 90% of the solar spectrum, compared to 5% of established photocatalysts, increasing the green hydrogen yield by 7 times in TRL 4 implementations. StarLIGH2T revolutionizes photocatalysis by finally making it industrially viable.

APPLICATION SECTORS

Using direct sunlight as feedstock and low-complexity infrastructure, the StarLIGH2T solution is easily implementable and adaptable to diverse green hydrogen application sectors. Among these, the naval propulsion and fuel sector is our main target application.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our solution accesses the growing green hydrogen market as a technology pioneer. Our attractiveness and growth potential is increased by the composite nature of our patented photocatalyst, which can be diversified to tailor other industrially relevant chemistries, projecting us towards new markets.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

DND Biotech develops advanced bioremediation technologies to restore contaminated soil and groundwater. At the core of our innovation is RoboNova®, an automated platform that optimizes microbial and enzymatic processes for efficient pollutant breakdown. By integrating biotechnology with industrial applications, we provide scalable, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant solutions, supporting industries in achieving environmental sustainability and circular economy goals.

WHO WE ARE

DND Biotech is a bio-tech company specialized in automated bioremediation. With a strong research foundation, we developed RoboNova®, an innovative platform that optimizes microbial processes to accelerate site restoration.

PROJECT

RoboNova® is an advanced automated platform that optimizes bioremediation by engineering microbial consortia and natural enhancers. This cutting-edge technology accelerates pollutant degradation in soil and groundwater, making remediation faster, more efficient, and sustainable. Watch our demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkCi6F8tp2E&t=7s

ADVANTAGES

RoboNova® automates and optimizes bioremediation, enhancing microbial efficiency for faster pollutant breakdown. It reduces costs, minimizes environmental impact, and adapts to diverse contamination scenarios. This data-driven approach ensures consistent, scalable, and highly effective site restoration.

APPLICATION SECTORS

Our technology serves the energy, petrochemical, and waste management industries, as well as land redevelopment, mining, and agriculture. We provide sustainable strategies for pollution control and site restoration, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term environmental resilience.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

DND Biotech has secured 900K€ initial fundings to optimize its technology and develop scaled pilot projects. Within 2026, we plan to launch an investment round to accelerate scale-up and expand market entry. We seek strategic partners to accelerate the global deployment of our technology.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Symbiagro is an innovative SME with a strong focus on microbial R&D for agriculture sector, specialized in taking care of developing and testing new solutions for tomorrow’s agriculture, from lab to field in environmentally safe way.

WHO WE ARE

We are an Italian AgBiotech company , specialized in the R&D and formulation of innovative microbial inoculant and biostimulants/biofertilizer for agriculture combining organic by-products, vegetal extract and microbials mix.

PROJECT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYGtOXFOnBo&t=27s

ADVANTAGES

We use novel green biotechnology to develop new formulation for agriculture that help to increase biotic and abiotic stress resistant in crops. We have patented our downstream process to storage and concentrate microorganism in powder form in a way that is faster, safer, and cheaper.

APPLICATION SECTORS

Agriculture, Reuse of organic by-products, Industrial partner for R&D projects with microbials (non-human use).

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Symbiagro is currently looking for strategic partnerships and new investor interested in the project.