Cohort #1
The first WE-RISE Open Call selected 20 women-led startups from across Europe for their innovative solutions in GreenTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech. Representing both emerging and established innovation ecosystems, they are working across areas such as renewable energy, bio-based materials, climate risk, and more - tackling some of today’s most pressing global challenges.
Phase 1: Meet the Selected Startups
alteva develops ultralight, sustainable, and safe European-made batteries to power the clean transportation revolution.
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Algbio uses microalgae to turn COâ‚‚ and wastewater into sustainable biofuels and bioproducts.
Alterskin creates a 100% bio-based, recyclable biorésin to replace plastics in leather and textiles with sustainable, customizable alternatives.
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ATOM H2 provides modular, emission-free energy systems with solar, batteries, and hydrogen storage for reliable off-grid power.
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Change Bio builds a universal biomanufacturing platform to accelerate sustainable protein innovation across food, cosmetics, and materials.​
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ColorSensing uses AI and computer vision to digitize color-changing sensors, helping reduce food waste and improve traceability in smart packaging.
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Cropt uses AI, satellite imagery, and big data to deliver smart, data-driven insights for more productive and sustainable agriculture.​
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Hydratico ydratico offers COâ‚‚-neutral, modular water treatment using supercavitation for efficient desalination and wastewater processing.
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IBISA provides fast, scalable climate insurance using satellite data to protect vulnerable communities.
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Inobiostar develops sustainable marine protection technologies with a focus on cleantech innovation, research, and commercialization.​​​​
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Invisible-Light Labs builds EMILIE, a fast, low-cost infrared analyser for detecting ultrafine particles and nanoplastics.
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Ion Membranes develops PFAS-free, high-performance membranes for green hydrogen and clean energy systems like fuel cells and electrolyzers.
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Kybele's Garden develops sustainable algae-based ingredients for food, cosmetics, and fertilizers using advanced co-culture fermentation and bioponics.​
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LAM'ON creates certified bio-based, compostable films that replace plastic in packaging and printing - leaving no microplastics behind.
Myceen creates carbon-negative insulation panels from mycelium, offering a sustainable, affordable alternative to fossil-based construction materials.
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P-Agro Minerals develops eco-friendly technology to remove and reuse phosphorus from wastewater as sustainable fertilizer.​
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PV2+ develops a sustainable copper-based technology to replace silver in solar cells, boosting performance and cutting raw material costs.
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reLi Energy provides data-driven software for energy storage operators to optimize battery performance, reduce costs, and boost profitability.
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Seamoretech turns desalination brine into freshwater and valuable minerals through a zero-liquid discharge process, eliminating harmful waste.​​​​
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SÄ°MBÄ°O REFCYCLE converts mineral-based industrial waste into sustainable secondary raw materials, supporting circular economy and carbon footprint reduction.
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