G&D Sorption Green Development is a startup from Türkiye that has developed an electricity-free industrial cooling system transforming low-grade waste heat into chilled water for use in process cooling and air conditioning. By harnessing waste heat without external energy input, the G&D system reduces operational energy demand and eliminates the carbon footprint associated with traditional HVAC systems. Its compact and lightweight adsorber bed enables high performance even at low flow rates and moderate temperatures (50–90°C, 3–5 m³/h), extending applicability to facilities with limited waste heat outputs. The system includes AI-supported control software that adapts performance to varying operating conditions, improving efficiency and automation. Using water and silica gel as working mediums, the chiller avoids toxic or ozone-depleting refrigerants. G&D systems are suitable for diverse sectors including metallurgy, food processing, ship cooling, geothermal plants, solar facilities, and energy-intensive industries. By replacing electricity-powered cooling units, each G&D installation can reduce CO₂ emissions equivalent to over 4,000 trees annually.

Gemasan Robotics is a robotics company developing autonomous underwater systems for marine maintenance, inspection and monitoring applications. The company’s work focuses on improving the efficiency, safety and sustainability of operations in maritime and underwater infrastructure environments. Gemasan Robotics’ technology is a modular autonomous underwater robot designed to clean biofouling and pollution from the submerged surfaces of ships, reducing hydrodynamic resistance and associated fuel consumption. The system enables in-water hull maintenance without the need for dry-docking and can be operated wirelessly or via cable, depending on operational requirements. It integrates AI-based image processing and thickness measurement software to support real-time diagnostics, hull mapping and condition assessment. Beyond maritime vessel maintenance, the robot is applicable to the inspection and cleaning of underwater infrastructure such as dams, hydroelectric power plants, ports and research installations. Its modular architecture allows configuration for additional use cases, including leak detection, sediment analysis and underwater habitat mapping. The company also provides simulation tools to support operator training and deployment planning, and is developing in-house production capabilities for key components to enhance system reliability and adaptability.

Harcy works on circular economy-focused construction materials derived from textile waste. The company addresses waste streams from the textile industry while supplying material solutions for the building sector. Harcy’s primary product, Harcy Polyester Wool, is a thermal and acoustic insulation material manufactured from post-consumer and post-industrial polyester waste. Each square meter of insulation repurposes approximately 2 kg of polyester, contributing to waste reduction and material circularity. The product is designed for use in residential and commercial buildings. The insulation features a fibrous, water-repellent structure that supports moisture control and low vapor diffusion, while remaining fire-resistant, durable and free from harmful chemicals. It is dust-free during installation, does not disintegrate, and is designed to avoid skin irritation, supporting cleaner application processes. At end of life, the material is recyclable, enabling reintegration into production cycles. Harcy operates at the intersection of textile waste valorization and sustainable construction materials.

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.

HGG ENERGY A.Ş. is a Turkish startup that has developed a cost-effective and sustainable solution for purifying and upgrading biogas into biomethane. Biogas, while offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, contains toxic and corrosive components that prevent its direct use. The proposed technology uses an integrated physical and biological absorption system within a single column to remove impurities and upgrade biogas to pipeline-quality biomethane. Unlike conventional methods such as water scrubbing, chemical scrubbing, and cryogenic separation, which are capital- and energy-intensive, this approach reduces investment costs by approximately 30% and offers improved operational efficiency. The compact design of the system allows for easier deployment, and the upgraded biomethane can be fed directly into natural gas pipelines, reducing the carbon footprint and fossil fuel dependency.

İlker Teknik Ltd. has developed a digital platform that enables comprehensive, transparent and real-time monitoring of waste collection, inventory and management processes across multiple stakeholders. Designed to serve municipalities, recycling facilities, waste-generating organizations and street collectors’ cooperatives, the platform digitizes waste operations and optimizes logistics, equipment use, and data management. The system tracks collection vehicles and equipment, estimates fill levels, and visualizes collection demands on live digital maps. It provides inventory identification numbers for waste equipment, logs operational data (such as relocation, failures, and past events), and supports real-time wireless updates via BLE and MAC tags. The platform also enables cooperative pricing infrastructure for street collectors, facilitates route optimization, records driver performance, and calculates carbon footprints on a per-operation basis. Designed for easy field deployment, it includes IoT integration and mobile usability even by low-trained personnel.

KAAF Rolling Stock is a railway engineering company specializing in the development and manufacture of subsystems and maintenance technologies for rolling stock. The company focuses on improving the safety, efficiency, and lifecycle performance of rail vehicles through applied research and product development. KAAF Rolling Stock’s innovation - Smart Friction Management System (SFMS) - is a sensor-based, autonomous solution designed to manage friction between rail wheels and tracks in real time. The system applies controlled lubrication through smart nozzles, enabling precise management of both positive and negative friction. This approach addresses key operational challenges in rail transport, including wheel and rail wear, derailment risk, fuel overconsumption and high maintenance requirements. SFMS is designed to extend wheel and rail service life, improve energy efficiency in rail vehicles and reduce material waste and emissions associated with excessive friction and diesel fuel use. The biodegradable lubrication system supports environmentally responsible operations while maintaining braking performance and ride comfort. The solution can be integrated into both legacy and modern rail vehicles, making it applicable across passenger and freight rail fleets.

Lightway develops electricity-free lighting solutions based on proprietary photoluminescent pigment technology. The company focuses on reducing energy demand and improving safety and visibility in environments where continuous access to electricity is limited, costly, or undesirable. Lightway's technology absorbs natural or artificial light and emits visible illumination for up to 12 hours. The light-emitting pigments are self-renewing and can be recharged through exposure to sunlight, artificial light or heat, enabling repeated use without electrical input. The system is designed to operate independently of the power grid, making it suitable for off-grid, low-light and emergency contexts. The technology is applied across a range of use cases, including emergency and safety lighting in critical infrastructure. It is also used in urban environments for road markings, signage, street elements and wayfinding, as well as in residential settings where low-level ambient lighting is required. Lightway’s lighting materials are designed to provide durable, long-lasting performance in indoor and outdoor environments, contributing to resilient infrastructure and safety-oriented design while lowering operational energy requirements across public and private spaces.

Materix is a nanotechnology company based in İzmir, Türkiye, that has developed a multifunctional liquid nano‑coating to enhance the efficiency and durability of solar panels, while minimizing maintenance and environmental impact. When applied to photovoltaic modules, the coating supports reduced accumulation of dust, snow and ice, which can impair light transmission and electrical output, and can contribute to extended operational lifetimes and reduced cleaning cycles. As a result, it enables passive, self-cleaning behavior that can boost panel output by up to 8 %, lower cleaning costs, reduce water use and prolong panel lifespan. The technology arrives in liquid form and forms a transparent film typically under 300 nm thick, applied via spraying, delivering durability and environmental protection across various surface types. Initially focusing on the solar energy, Materix is expanding its nano‑coating innovation to other materials such as glass, metal, plastics, wood and textiles. Materix was established within a university technopark environment and has received early-stage support and investment to advance its product development and commercialization. The company’s technology is positioned to serve markets seeking enhanced operational efficiency and reduced lifecycle costs, particularly in renewable energy installations where surface maintenance and environmental exposure influence performance.