Early wildfire detection system

ACOT systems is an early bushfire detection system that uses optical and thermal sensors with automated movement that increases surveillance frequency. Each image is analysed with artificial intelligence algorithms to detect signs of fire. Upon finding one, an alert is initiated, indicating the most likely geolocation of the fire to the authorities responsible for controlling and extinguishing it. Detecting wildfires can protect infrastructure or sensitive environments from uncontrolled bushfire outbreaks.

Chile

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Active acoustic spectroscopy

The Active Acoustic Spectroscopy is a device that can measure different parameters, such as e.g. density and viscosity, in different flowing matters in pipes. This is done by analysing how the acoustics in a pipe is affected by the flowing matters. With the help of this, data analysis can be done to optimise production processes within industries. Analysis optimisations may increase e.g. material yield or energy output. The Active Acoustic Spectroscopy can be used in different industries, but the focus market is pulp and paper industries to begin with.

Sweden

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Disrupting social housing challenge

Abundance.HOME wrote: Within the next 30 years a humongous need for new buildings will occur. An estimated population growth up to ~9 billion humans besides an additional worldwide movement of 20% into urban areas. The result will be an increased scarcity which will lead to estimated 1/3 of urban dwellers (1. 6 billion !) who will struggle to secure decent housing by 2025. Only in germany there is an annual need of 80. 000 of social housing units. . Sadly by today, the construction industry is already by far the largest consumer of raw materials on the planet. 35% of global waste is accounted by construction and demolition activities. New approaches are urgently needed. ... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Germany

Concentration of solar power

Absolicon T160 is a solar thermal parabolic collector that concentrates sunlight to produce heat and steam with temperatures up to 160˚C. The technology works by concentrating the incoming sunlight onto a receiver tube where a heat transfer fluid is circulated. The collector is mounted on beams in groups of 4. The beams contain an active tracking system that allows the innovation to follow the sun’s movement during the day. The tracking system is designed to also protect the machinery from overheating, high winds or other harmful weather conditions.

Sweden

Noolilai Textile

Aatral Bioenergies wrote: Awareness on biofuel is getting more attention now. Several petroleum downstream industries are focusing on blended fuels which the government is insisting. 80% of the crude is imported and government plans to cutoff it to 10%. We at aatral bioenergies committed to providing bio fuel to industries, aims to reduce the carbon emission from vehicles exhausts. Other two benefits of our project is carbon sequestration (while algal growth) and marine water desalination... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

India

A2P Energy Solution Private Limited

A2P Energy Solution Private Limited wrote: India produces 550 million tons of crop residue every year. In two northern states of india, 35 millions tons of paddy straw is left over after harvesting, most if which is burned. This burning causes serious air pollution that is responsible for public health emergencies in the capital of india (delhi) every winter and which has caused delhi to be the most polluted capital in the world. A2p uses ai to track waste biomass and then works with farmers to collect and buy that. On one side it generates additional income for farmers and on the other side a2p converts the collected biomass into nextgen biofuels... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

India

a/b fashion

a/b fashion wrote: Hello, we are a/b fashion and we would like to style the world in second hand.  . Our product is a monthly subscription to a styling service, with items specially selected from second hand markets. We spoke to 20 customers, 3 second hand stores, 5 experts, and ran 100 online questionnaires to develop our product, market, & financials. First priorities are: a seamless customer ux, and investing in the right staff. Our product aims for behavioural change using reward systems and gamification for reducing wardrobes, reusing and repairing pieces. At scale, reducing footprint of fashion. By 2022 we want our company to be the name people associate with sustainable fashion... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Netherlands

Innovative eco-sustainable cement

A.G.MA. wrote: The external insulation system reduces energy waste and maintains an ideal temperature longer inside buildings. The insulation of buildings is expensive and the products on the market do not last long at high temperatures, which makes the currently used materials not accessible to a large portion of the population. Agma unlike other manufacturers of insulating materials, produces cement foam panels through an innovative process that reduces the price by 55%. The panels are fireproof and high temperatures resistant, giving greater security to homes. The price of the product is competitive because we use fly ash as a raw material, a waste product from thermoelectric plants... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Italy

Antennas for metering and smart cities

A-Antennas provides a special antenna for mesh systems where the meters “talk” to each other. The special antenna with ceramic filtering limits the need to install extra antennas when using mesh systems, hence avoiding emissions from production of said antennas. The innovation, Rf solutions for smart metering, is part of a complex value chain in sending and receiving data in IOT-systems. When transmitting big data concerning electrical grids, the Rf solutions can be part of larger systems reducing CO2-emissions.

Sweden

WEeeCHANGE

4plus1 wrote: For our solution we decided to use a physical structure where consumers can buy or let usdispose their raee, they will receive back a 10% of their selling price. The company earns money with cultural and educational events too using sponsors for this curses. A small part of the profit comes fromdisposing raee too. To increase the ecologicalawareness of people, the companyoffers free courses in schools with the aim to shape young generations thoughts about climate changes... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

Italy