The Turkish company Natriontech Energy Technologies Inc. is developing sodium-ion battery technology as an alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on addressing cost, supply chain and sustainability challenges associated with energy storage technologies, particularly in the context of expanding renewable energy systems. Natriontech’s technology is based on sodium chemistry, using an element that is more abundant and geographically distributed than lithium. This enables battery systems designed for improved material availability, lower dependency on critical raw materials, and reduced environmental and safety risks associated with thermal instability and combustion. The batteries are designed to support recyclability with lower environmental impact compared to conventional lithium-based systems. The company’s sodium-ion batteries are intended for large-scale and stationary energy storage applications, including grid-level storage and industrial energy systems, where long cycle life and stable performance under deep charge–discharge conditions are critical. By targeting durability, safety and cost efficiency, Natriontech’s solution can support grid stability, renewable energy integration and resilient energy infrastructure across industrial and utility-scale use cases.

Ikem Technologies specializes in the processing of liquid hydrocarbon waste and heavy feedstock. Waste is a global problem that requires a multitude of creative solutions. All waste from the oil industry and the products that oil produces are, to some extent, toxic. Ikem Technologies solves a huge problem associated with the disposal and recycling of toxic and liquid hydrocarbon waste, such as used oil, oil sludge, emulsions and oil sludge. They have learned to convert waste into a commercial product without generating any volatile or solid emissions.

Ikem Technologies is confident that their technology can make a significant contribution to solving the global problem of waste disposal and recycling.

Fourth Wave Technology is founded by African-American & African corporate execs and technology entrepreneurs. Fourth Wave develops and leverage disruptive technology to solve business and socio-economic challenges. Their focus is the challenges facing underserved and under banked communities in the USA and Africa. They develop and deploy business and tech solutions in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Agriculture and FinTech.

Their technologies, the Evofarm mobile App and the Business Intelligence Platform, reflect their commitment to supporting small farmers, policy makers and the agrifood and water industries through cleantech, making a positive impact on the environment and fostering sustainable communities. Fourth Wave strengthens the capacity of small farmers to implement data-driven and climate resilient farming practices for precision, increased food production, waste reduction, contributing to profitability, job creation, food secure communities and long-term environmental sustainability.

Ceneco is an innovative and eco-friendly energy company specializing in customized solar energy and efficient lighting solutions. They offer reliable and cost-effective off-grid, on-grid, and hybrid solar power systems for residential, commercial, and government sectors, as well as public lighting systems and agricultural applications. By leveraging the best available technology in distributed energy systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), Ceneco aims to eliminate the high operating costs associated with diesel and petrol generators, as well as the frustrations caused by unreliable power supply from the national grid. They are committed to demonstrating the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria and contributing to a better and more sustainable world. With a dedicated and responsive customer service team, Econergco strives to provide the best service to its customers.

Bluearf offers an AI-powered platform for corporate sustainability data management and reporting. The platform is designed to support organizations in quantifying, tracking and reporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance data across operations and supply chains. Bluearf’s solution centralizes and automates the collection, aggregation and analysis of sustainability data to generate accurate carbon footprint calculations. The platform incorporates updated emission factors, anomaly detection and compliance alignment with international frameworks and regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It features an integrated AI Assistant to support data entry, interpret results, explore emission reduction strategies and map performance against Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to core reporting and analytics, the platform features a Supplier Marketplace that matches buyers and suppliers based on ESG metrics, cost and impact criteria, enabling supply chain engagement in sustainability initiatives. Bluearf’s system is applicable to organizations of varying sizes and sectors that require structured digital tools to manage sustainability performance, regulatory compliance and stakeholder reporting.

Ozen-M aims to solve the problem of water resources management in Kazakhstan and the whole region. 7 out of 8 river basins of Kazakhstan are transboundary. Ozen-M's goal is to promote digitalization in the management of water structures, water distribution, accounting and monitoring of water resources in Kazakhstan. Their product includes the digitization of river basins of Kazakhstan to create a web application with an interactive map called "Ozen-M". They have already completed the identification of geographic data structures for the Aral-Syrdarya, Balkhash-Alakol, Irtysh, Zhaiyk-Caspian, Yesil, Nura-Saryssu, Shu-Talas and Tobol-Turgai basins in GeoJSON format. Ozen-M will allow for real-time online monitoring of river flow to facilitate effective water resources management both domestically and from external sources.

The company developed a solution E-pacer 100 - a heavy-duty electric cargo bike designed to empower waste reclaimers and recyclers in informal and underserved communities. With a load capacity of 750–850 kg (including rider), the bike enables recyclers to cover long distances efficiently while transporting large volumes of collected waste. Targeting buy-back centers and SMMEs in South Africa’s low-barrier recycling economy, the E-pacer 100 offers an affordable, sustainable transport alternative to carts or trucks, which are often inaccessible or unaffordable. Developed by recyclers for recyclers, the bike supports dignified livelihoods, improves income margins, and addresses transportation challenges in the circular economy. It is a practical tool for those who currently rely on makeshift or unsafe transport methods in their daily work.

Osquareteck Ltd is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric mobility. They specialize in building affordable, convenient, safe, and connected electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure. Their electric powertrains offer superior performance, providing more power and torque for faster acceleration. Additionally, they have developed swapping stations that allow drivers to replenish their range in under 2 minutes, eliminating the inconvenience of charging. Osquareteck Ltd also offers partnership opportunities for electric vehicle development, providing powertrains that are not only cost-effective but also faster and more powerful than traditional internal combustion engine powertrains. Their solutions are particularly beneficial for fleet operators, as they come with tracking, safety, and security features as standard.

Kasi Gas, founded in 2022, is transforming rural South African communities by converting organic waste into Biogas and Biofertilizer as a byproduct to promote clean cooking, soil health, sustainable agriculture, and local economic development, with initial grant support from BeVisioneers - The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, Germany, the team built a successful pilot biogas plant in Fernie, Mpumalanga, proving its concept and gaining the support for district-wide community partnerships and waste sourcing. This project aims to take the project into the commercial expansion of the model, and in the long run micro-franchise to all part of Rural South Africa.