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Tech Topics In This Article: Techstars, Sustainability startups
The stage is set for Techstars WaterTech and Sustainability Accelerator’s first Demo Day.
Those familiar with Techstars know that the end-of-cohort Demo Day is a fun and fast-paced event where founders get a chance to present their ideas to investors, mentors, and the broader startup community. The newly-launched Techstars WaterTech and Sustainability program will have twelve startup founders pitching their products on ideas around building a more sustainable, tech-enabled future on stage on December 3 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The Techstars program, under the leadership of Managing Director Anastasia Simon, is created in partnership with TCEDA (Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority), Innovate Alabama, and the University of Alabama.
So who will be on the stage next month? Get to know the inaugural…and very international…class members:
Aabshar (Sindh, Pakistan) is an AI-driven water-saving technology that reduces utility costs, conserves resources, and lowers CO2 emissions. These solutions empower communities and industries, driving sustainability in water-stressed regions like MENA-PIB.
Agriwater (Knoxville, Tennessee) turns poop into profit by converting liquid manure into clean water and valuable commodities, empowering farmers to manage spills and reduce emissions.
AquaOrganix (Atlanta, Georgia) turns food waste into numerous fertilizer products in 24hrs.
Gaia Agricultural Technology (Charlotte, North Carolina) specializes in integrating sustainable agriculture with renewable energy through our innovative product, the Gaia Box. Combining hydroponic capabilities with energy generation.
HydroPhos Solutions (Durham, New Hampshire) utilizes phosphorus filtration technology to extract phosphorus from wastewater, subsequently reselling this phosphorus into the fertilizer industry.
Hydropool (Lagos, Nigeria) is on a mission to simplify access to clean water for everyone, everywhere, every time.
Meknology (Novi, Michigan) provides sustainable waste, water management and drinking water treatment.
Moby (New York, New York) creates filters that trap toxic microplastics from synthetic textiles during commercial laundry routines and manufacturing. These microplastics are then reused, preventing environmental pollution and human exposure everywhere.
Nestar Energy (St. Paul, Minnesota) generates renewable energy by re-timing the moon’s gravitational pull on ocean tides. Cheaper and more reliable than wind & solar; massive enough to supply more than a THIRD of global electricity demand.
SeafoodAI (San Francisco, CaliforniaI offers AI-driven tools that enhance sustainability, efficiency, & traceability in the seafood industry.
SIPP (Hoover, Alabama) makes a smart home device that comprehensively treats drinking water while collecting data that drives smart home automation.
WaterMonster (Beirut, Lebanon) a modern platform for water infrastructure, It helps the user to monitor the water tank and connect to service providers using a user-friendly way.
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