# Sustainability

How France is leading Europe’s bioeconomy push
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April 14, 2026
How France is leading Europe’s bioeconomy push
Backed by public funding and a strong research base, France is fast becoming a hub for bioeconomy innovation in Europe
Sponsored by: ECBF
Could the Iran war boost Europe’s climate startups?
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Analysis
March 27, 2026
Could the Iran war boost Europe’s climate startups?
Some VCs report their climate startups are already seeing an increase in sales
Anne Sraders, Daphné Leprince-Ringuet and Freya Pratty
ChangeNOW 2026 turns Paris into a global hub for impact investment
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March 16, 2026
ChangeNOW 2026 turns Paris into a global hub for impact investment
As impact sectors look to scale faster, ChangeNOW is bringing together founders, investors and partners in Paris this month with $10bn in fundraising ambitions
Paid for and produced by: ChangeNOW
Europe built the Green Regulation. It forgot to fund the companies that would deliver it
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March 10, 2026
Europe built the Green Regulation. It forgot to fund the companies that would deliver it
The continent’s regulatory system and financial system are working at cross-purposes — undermining geopolitical, economic and climate goals
Paid for and produced by: London Business School
Voyager Ventures closes $275m fund, opens Munich office
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News
January 28, 2026
Voyager Ventures closes $275m fund, opens Munich office
Voyager invests in startups “building the future of a sustainable world economy"
Freya Pratty
SFDR 2.0 reinforces measurable impact among sustainable startups — this VC is already ahead of the curve
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December 10, 2025
SFDR 2.0 reinforces measurable impact among sustainable startups — this VC is already ahead of the curve
The ECBF has been working to scientific impact standards since its beginning, but how can other VCs and startups follow in its footsteps?
Sponsored by: ECBF
As the EU bans outdated packaging, startups step up with greener options
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September 16, 2025
As the EU bans outdated packaging, startups step up with greener options
As single-use plastics face an EU ban, innovators are racing to create recyclable and reusable alternatives
Sponsored by: ECBF
Why Europe needs more women-led agritech and foodtech startups
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May 20, 2025
Why Europe needs more women-led agritech and foodtech startups
Europe needs more women-led innovation — Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) is making it happen
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Barking up the right tree: Could the bioeconomy make Europe money, while solving its biggest climate challenges?
Analysis
April 22, 2025
Barking up the right tree: Could the bioeconomy make Europe money, while solving its biggest climate challenges?
Experts see the sector as Europe’s “next industrial backbone”
Sponsored by: ECBF
Impact startups seek €1.5bn at the world’s biggest climate expo
Analysis
March 28, 2025
Impact startups seek €1.5bn at the world’s biggest climate expo
The average funding sought by impact startups at ChangeNOW is now €3m — up from €200k in 2018
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What is behind the underinvestment in water tech?
Analysis
March 27, 2025
What is behind the underinvestment in water tech?
Despite the recognition of water tech as a promising investment for addressing climate challenges, the sector has not attracted substantial funding
Sponsored by: BCG X
Meet two early-stage climate startups scaling breakthrough technologies
Analysis
November 29, 2024
Meet two early-stage climate startups scaling breakthrough technologies
Turning a scientific breakthrough into a viable business isn’t easy — here’s how two companies are scaling their environmental and commercial impact
Sponsored by: Breakthrough Energy
Navigating sustainable shipping: Startups and corporates set course to help decarbonise shipping
Analysis
October 22, 2024
Navigating sustainable shipping: Startups and corporates set course to help decarbonise shipping
Shell and two venture portfolio companies share the learnings and mutual benefits of working together to reduce carbon emissions
Paid for and produced by: Shell Ventures
In data: The benefits of decarbonising your company
Analysis
September 25, 2024
In data: The benefits of decarbonising your company
Boosting Your Bottom Line Through Decarbonisation, a new report from Boston Consulting Group and CO2 AI, reveals the business perks to be found in decarbonisation
Sponsored by: BCG X
Precision fermentation could be ‘the most important climate tech ever’ — so what’s holding it back?
Analysis
September 24, 2024
Precision fermentation could be ‘the most important climate tech ever’ — so what’s holding it back?
Industry players tell us why Europe trails the US on a technique to create new foods and greener additives
Sponsored by: ECBF
SET Ventures doubles the size of its last fund with €200m for climate tech adoption startups
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September 5, 2024
SET Ventures doubles the size of its last fund with €200m for climate tech adoption startups
The Netherlands-based fund will back 20-25 European startups at Series A
Sadia Nowshin
Blue-sky thinking: How startups can decarbonise airports
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July 23, 2024
Blue-sky thinking: How startups can decarbonise airports
From hydrogen-powered aircraft to tech simplifying how we check in luggage, we spoke to experts in sustainable aviation about the startups — and innovation — which could make a difference to this carbon-intensive industry
In partnership with: Groupe ADP
How to grow as an AI startup without breaking the bank
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May 29, 2024
How to grow as an AI startup without breaking the bank
The waters may be relatively calm at the moment, but how can startups make sure that they’re ready to ride out rougher waves when they arrive?
Sponsored by: OVHcloud
Why VCs should be diving into the blue bioeconomy
Analysis
May 21, 2024
Why VCs should be diving into the blue bioeconomy
VCs are all over climate tech — but there’s untapped potential hiding in the oceans
Sponsored by: ECBF
Meet five startups using AI for good
Analysis
March 27, 2024
Meet five startups using AI for good
AI will change the world – we spoke to five finalists of Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Cup to find out how they are managing its risks and rewards
Sponsored by: Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
Spanish indoor farming startup believes it’s cracked the secret to growing climate-resilient hops
Analysis
March 25, 2024
Spanish indoor farming startup believes it’s cracked the secret to growing climate-resilient hops
Madrid-based Ekonoke says it’s found the right business model and R&D method to succeed where others failed
Cristina Gallardo
Thought plywood was an Ikea thing? This startup is using it to build wind turbines
Analysis
February 15, 2024
Thought plywood was an Ikea thing? This startup is using it to build wind turbines
Swedish startup Modvion has just delivered its first 105m tall wind turbine tower — made out of plywood
Mimi Billing
How European companies can double down on reporting emissions
Analysis
December 1, 2023
How European companies can double down on reporting emissions
Europe’s companies are playing catch up in the race to net zero. Here’s how they can get ahead
Sponsored by: BCG X
UK’s power struggle gets real as data centres plea for energy reforms
Analysis
December 1, 2023
UK’s power struggle gets real as data centres plea for energy reforms
UK startups may be forced to relocate away from London if Britain fails to improve energy supply, data centre experts warn
Cristina Gallardo

# Sustainability

How France is leading Europe’s bioeconomy push

Could the Iran war boost Europe’s climate startups?

ChangeNOW 2026 turns Paris into a global hub for impact investment

Europe built the Green Regulation. It forgot to fund the companies that would deliver it

Voyager Ventures closes $275m fund, opens Munich office

SFDR 2.0 reinforces measurable impact among sustainable startups — this VC is already ahead of the curve

As the EU bans outdated packaging, startups step up with greener options

Why Europe needs more women-led agritech and foodtech startups

Barking up the right tree: Could the bioeconomy make Europe money, while solving its biggest climate challenges?

Impact startups seek €1.5bn at the world’s biggest climate expo

What is behind the underinvestment in water tech?

Meet two early-stage climate startups scaling breakthrough technologies

Navigating sustainable shipping: Startups and corporates set course to help decarbonise shipping

In data: The benefits of decarbonising your company

Precision fermentation could be ‘the most important climate tech ever’ — so what’s holding it back?

SET Ventures doubles the size of its last fund with €200m for climate tech adoption startups

Blue-sky thinking: How startups can decarbonise airports

How to grow as an AI startup without breaking the bank

Why VCs should be diving into the blue bioeconomy

Meet five startups using AI for good

Spanish indoor farming startup believes it’s cracked the secret to growing climate-resilient hops

Thought plywood was an Ikea thing? This startup is using it to build wind turbines

How European companies can double down on reporting emissions

UK’s power struggle gets real as data centres plea for energy reforms