i-solar

Energy Efficiency

i-solar is a company that aims to increase access to clean energy financing for low-income consumers by leveraging mobile technology. Their goal is to remove barriers and promote carbon-reducing behavior, ultimately changing lives and accelerating progress towards 13 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). i-solar provides solutions that enable customers to enjoy 24/7 uninterrupted electricity, eliminating reliance on traditional grid systems and reducing issues such as tampering with transformers. The company has received recognition as the "Best African Energy Startup 2022" and is available on platforms like Nedbank AVO and MTN MOMO. i-solar invites individuals and businesses to become distribution partners and contribute to their mission.

Contact

Pramod Penceliah

pramod@i-solar.co.za

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2022

Umayana Arastirma Gelistirme Ilac Sanayi AS.

Umayana Biotechnology is building a patented regenerative molecular platform that protects tissues before damage occurs. Starting with oncology supportive care, our CE-certified medical devices address critical unmet clinical needs through preventive tissue protection using a safe, non-toxic, and clinically validated technology. Protected by international patents and supported by clinical evidence, our scalable platform is designed to extend across multiple clinical applications, including wound care, dermatology, and veterinary medicine.Umayana's innovative solution is a patented bio-based molecular compound that combines skin barrier support, regenerative functionality, and environmental sustainability.

Contact

Hulya Dagotturen

hulya@umayana.us

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2025

Lola Green

Green Buildings
Waste Beneficiation

LolaGreen is a South African company founded in 2021 with a mission to address plastic waste and its harmful impact on the environment. They specialize in converting plastic waste into construction products, particularly their flagship product, the LolaBrick. These bricks are eco-friendly, lightweight, and durable, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional clay bricks. LolaGreen sources plastic waste from waste pickers, packaging corporates, and landfills, and incorporates other additives and rubble waste to create their construction materials. Their target market includes estate developers and residential dwellings. With an initial production rate of 100,000 LolaBricks per month, LolaGreen aims to reduce CO2 emissions, carbon black, and particulate matter while also creating economic impact and employment opportunities. They are currently in the process of raising funds and forming partnerships to commercialize their products.

Contact

Matimba Mabonda

info@lolagreen.co.za

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2022

Be in Solar (NR-Solar)

Renewable Energy

Be in Solar is a key player in solar energy in Africa. Their expertise and experience allow them to develop effective solutions adapted to African markets. Their integrated design office is fully aware of the constraints and particularities related to the North African and West African markets. Be In Solar provides installation and maintenance of their solar devices.

Contact

Mounir Jamai

mounir.jamai@nr-solar.com

Country:     Morocco
Year:     2019

Scrapays

Waste Beneficiation

Scrapays is a recycling platform that rewards individuals and businesses for their recyclable materials. They offer same-day pickup services and provide opportunities for users to become agents or collectors and earn commissions. Scrapays helps users track the value of their recyclables and offers insights into waste generation patterns. Their AI-powered technology enables businesses to fulfill CSR obligations by monetizing waste. Scrapays introduces a "Listings" feature, allowing users to list bulk scrapings and receive payment. The platform handles the entire process seamlessly, providing a convenient solution for users. Access to Scrapays is available through USSD, WhatsApp, or a web dashboard. The company is committed to promoting recycling, providing value for recyclables, and making a positive impact on the environment and society.

Contact

Boluwatife Arewa

support@scrapays.com

Country:     Nigeria
Year:     2022

KatexPower

Renewable Energy

KatexPower is a company dedicated to addressing the heavy reliance on fossil fuel generators for electricity supply in Nigeria. Their mission is to provide sustainable energy solutions and electrify households with plug and play solar home systems. KatexPower offers a range of solar systems tailored to meet the diverse needs of customers, from basic lighting and charging ports to powering appliances like televisions, fans, and refrigerators. By leveraging renewable energy, they aim to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change. KatexPower also offers opportunities for individuals to get involved in various roles such as business development, design, project management, research, strategy, web development, and writing.

Contact

Onyekachi Chukwuebuka Nwafor

onyekachi.nwafor@yahoo.com

Country:     Nigeria
Year:     2022

HER

Advanced Materials & Chemicals

HER is a biomaterials company developing leather-like alternatives for textile, fashion, upholstery and interior applications. The company focuses on replacing petrochemical and animal-based materials with bio-based inputs produced through low-impact manufacturing processes. HER’s material is produced using a proprietary fermentation-based method in which cellulose is generated by yeast in water. The process yields a biodegradable biomaterial with a soft, natural leather-like texture and color. While the full biological cycle takes place over several months, production and shaping of the material can be completed within a few days, enabling scalable and flexible manufacturing, including custom-shaped bio-leather formats. The production process is designed to be waste-free, with all residues separated into three distinct by-products for further use. The resulting material is water-resistant without chemical coatings and certified to withstand mechanical stress of up to 900 Newtons, making it suitable for functional textile and surface applications. HER operates with near-zero CO₂ emissions and positions its materials within regenerative and circular value chains aimed at waste reduction and sustainable material innovation in the textile sector.

Contact

Selen Tavtin

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2024

Salty Enerji Depolama Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Salty is a safe, saltwater battery that contains sodium-based salt instead of lead, acid, or mercury and has no harm to nature and humans. Saltwater batteries have no risk of explosion/burning and store energy safely at low cost. They are produced as an alternative to lithium ion and lead acid batteries. Salty offers innovative approaches to the energy storage needs of the future by offering sustainable energy storage solutions for microgrids, heavy duty machines, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and data centers, thanks to the batteries it produces. These solutions stand out with their environmentally friendly and reliable sodium batteries.

Contact

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2023

Davitap Mühendislik Savunma Medikal Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş

Advanced Materials & Chemicals
Energy Efficiency

Davitap Engineering is a R&D company operating in industries such as defense, medical, aerospace, and textile with its staff specializing in plasma technologies. Their studies cover a wide range of activities including both hot and cold plasma processes.

The main purpose of these studies is to produce solution-oriented products by carrying out original engineering activities. Davitap, which is taking firm steps towards becoming a leading company in the field of plasma technologies, is rapidly progressing by carrying out joint studies with institutions and organizations that do valuable work in this field.

PlaGas is a plasma gasification unit developed by Davitap Engineering. PlaGas provides clean energy thanks to the plasma gasification process and offers high efficiency at very low energy levels.

PlaTre is a plasma surface activation device. It creates a nano-sized porous structure on the material's surface, enabling the free radicals and electrons contained in the plasma to hold on to the surface. It gives functional properties to the surface and provides to increase its resistance to wear and material quality.

PlaFar both operations to be carried out from a single system by providing seed improvement and irrigation water enrichment, which neutralizes microorganisms on the plant's surface which extends shelf life and improves the quality of soil and water by enriching irrigation water.

Contact

Country:     Türkiye
Year:     2023

Sagi

Waste Beneficiation

Sagi is a mobile application that aims to increase the recycling rate and reduce the negative impact on the environment. It motivates users to actively participate in the recycling process by offering them specific benefits in the form of gifts and bonus programs. This encourages environmentally responsible behavior and helps to form more sustainable consumption and waste disposal habits. With Sagi, users can easily find the nearest recycling points and recycle their materials. For each recycling, the user receives points or bonus points that can be exchanged for gifts, discounts or other privileges from partner stores, establishments, and services.

Contact

Assemgul Tuyakpayeva Tuyakpayeva

t.assemgul@gmail.com

Country:     Kazakhstan
Year:     2023