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Global Impact Accelerator | Cohort XI
Ayana Bio uses plant cell cultivation to grow plant materials without growing them in the ground. Ayana Bio focuses on creating ingredients that leverage plant bioactives for health and wellness products. Plant cell-derived ingredients solve many of the sustainability, purity, safety and ethical concerns in current botanical supply chains. Ayana Bio collaborates with global industry leaders in food, beverage, dietary supplement, sports nutrition, animal care and skin care to bring the power of plant bioactives to the mass market at scale. Ayana Bio has partnered with the global leader in synthetic biology, Ginkgo Bioworks, to select, optimize and scale plant cell-cultivated ingredients. Ayana Bio is backed by prestigious investors, Viking Global and Cascade, to democratize nature’s bioactives.
REGION
United States
Harpe Bioherbicide is dedicated to developing natural and sustainable weed-control solutions for organic, regenerative, and conventional agriculture. By harnessing the power of plant extract compounds, their products offer an environmentally sound approach to controlling a wide spectrum of broadleaf and grass weeds and seeds — including those that are herbicide resistant.
Harpe’s bioherbicides introduce a new mode of action that can be used alone or in combination with synthetic chemicals to improve efficacy and reduce reliance on traditional herbicides. Through this innovation, Harpe Bioherbicide is supporting farmers with effective, environmentally friendly tools that meet the growing demand for sustainable food production.
REGION
United States
PlasmaLeap is revolutionizing how the world produces fuels and chemicals — with zero emissions. They specialize in plasma-powered reactors that turn air, water, and renewable electricity into clean nitric acid, ammonia, and hydrocarbon fuels, replacing fossil fuels in industrial processes.
At the forefront of the Power-to-X revolution, PlasmaLeap’s modular systems are compact, efficient, and scalable. They outperform traditional methods and can be deployed directly on farms, in factories, or at mines — cutting carbon, transport costs, and supply chain risk.
From green fuel production to industrial waste clean-up, their solutions support the transition to cleaner, more sustainable alternatives in hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
With deep expertise in plasma science and a strong track record in both industry and research, PlasmaLeap is building the next generation of clean chemical infrastructure for a distributed and resilient future.
REGION
Australia
REGION
Canada
Völur is a pioneering technology company dedicated to transforming the global meat industry through data-driven solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency. By leveraging advanced AI, Völur optimizes supply chain processes, improves demand forecasting, and reduces waste, enabling producers to make informed decisions that align with environmental and economic goals.
Founded in Norway, the company empowers its customers to achieve greater resource efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and meet the growing demand for sustainable food systems, making it a key player in driving a more responsible and resilient future for the industry.
REGION
Norway
WAVR makes efficient, high-output atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) systems that are effective in the driest climates (down to 10% relative humidity), generate 20x more water and do so at a fraction of the cost of current AWH systems. Through their solution, WAVR enables decentralized, skid-mountable water capture at large scale, with large WAVR units producing 10,000 gallons of fresh water each day. When co-located with industry where low grade waste heat is available, the cost of water drops even more, yielding fully sustainable water at no cost premium over conventional sources. WAVR’s systems give agriculture and industry the opportunity to operate resiliently, sustainability, and harmoniously alongside the communities in which they are based.
REGION
United States