ACKBAR
United States
Con X Tech Prize 2018
Marine Conservation
https://www.kolossal.org/
Kolossal Inc.
A Camera for Kraken Baiting and Recording (ACKBAR) is a deep-sea camera trap developed by KOLOSSAL, SubC Imaging, and Global Ocean Design to lower the cost and complexity of deep-sea exploration for conservation groups, ocean managers, and citizen scientists.
ASM Progress App
Colombia
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://www.responsiblemines.org/en/2022/10/mape-progress-app-a-solution-to-visualize-the-positive-transformation-of-small-scale-mining/
Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM)
A tool to automate and digitize the collection, analysis and measurement of compliance and indicators of risk management and good practices of ASM using international standards such as CRAFT and Fairmined.
Algenie
Australia
Con X Tech Prize 2018
Marine Conservation
https://www.algenie.com.au/
A technology that solves the problem of scaling algae production economically, Algenie can convert CO2 into valuable raw material for a variety of industries, including plastics, food and biofuels. It is the world's first cost-effective production system for the algae biotech industry.
AlgiKnit (now known as Keel Labs)
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.keellabs.com/
Keel Labs (formerly AlgiKnit)
A sustainable materials company built on the premise of mirroring the natural efficiency of marine ecosystems and focused on creating materials that are regeneratively grown, renewably sourced, and created without environmental harm. The flagship product - Kelsun - is a fiber made from a seaweed biopolymer called alginate.
AltMat: Alternative Materials from Agriculture Waste
India
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://altmat.in/
AltMat
An Alternative Materials Science company that builds materials of the future; the key technology upgrades agricultural residues into high performing natural materials called as Altag
AudioMoth 2
UK
Con X Tech Prize 2019
Protected Areas
https://www.openacousticdevices.info/
Open Acoustic Devices
A low-cost, full-spectrum acoustic logger that can listen at audible frequencies, well into ultrasonic frequencies. It is capable of recording uncompressed audio to microSD card at rates from 8,000 to 384,000 samples per second and can be converted into a full-spectrum USB microphone.
Barocal
UK
Global Cooling Prize
Cooling
https://barocal.com/
Barocal
A cooling technology powered by a new class of solid materials that match the thermal performance of traditional refrigerants, and function as an alternative to harmful refrigerant gases.
Bi-Circular Performance Fabric
Austria
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://freyzein.com/what-is-bicircular/
FreyZein Outerwear
FreyZein is a global consortium of innovators and entrepreneurs specializing in cellulose material innovation, and providing holistic textile solutions rooted in bio-intelligent and bio-inspired methodologies.
BioHastalex
UK
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.nanoloom.co.uk/
Nanoloom
A graphene-derived yarn that is nontoxic, biodegradable, and recyclable.
BioVerse Labs Corp
Brazil
Blue Economy Challenge
Forestry
https://www.bioverselabs.com/
Precision BioDynamics
Bioverse provides advanced forest intelligence using satellite, drone, and AI technology to map biodiversity and forest cover in tropical regions. They support sustainable harvesting, verify carbon and biodiversity credits, and enhance forest regeneration efforts for clients in nature-based solutions, cosmetics, and food industries.
Biodegradable and Durable Core-Shell Nanofibers for Textiles
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.dipolematerials.com/
Dipole Materials
An electrospinning service that works with clients to create create custom nanofiber products. From raw materials to final product, Dipole Materials can provide R&D and manufacturing services for any electrospinning idea.
Cargoscreen
Switzerland
Con X Tech Prize 2018
Marine Conservation
http://cargoscreen.org/
Cargoscreen
A data-driven, digital detection platform to support shipping companies, freight forwarders, cargo handlers and relevant competent authorities manage financial, regulatory and reputational risk from illegal wildlife trade.
Cleangold
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: Global
Mining
http://cleangold.com/
Cleangold
A toxin-free gold mining system that is particularly well-suited for the world’s poorest miners.
Community-Led Monitoring
Canada
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://www.artisanalminingchallenge.com/innovation/community-led-monitoring
Timby
Smartphone-based reporting tools to facilitate an inclusive grievance system for local communities, and systematic documentation of safeguards, compliance, & illegalities in the artisanal mining supply chain.
Copper Plates
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://www.pureearth.org/pure-earth-wins-grand-challenge-for-innovation-to-reduce-mercury/
Pure Earth
A technique that uses silver-coated copper plates to decontaminate ASGM tailings.
DRAM Technology
Scotland
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://www.nibeenabe.co.uk/
Nibeenabe
A patented natural filtration system which is designed to remove contaminants such as heavy metals, organic, inorganic and biological compounds from various types of effluent water.
EcoFLEXY
Denmark
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.cellugy.com/ecoflexy
Cellugy
A pure biocellulose produced through fermentation in an energy-efficient process, free from harsh chemicals.
EnerGaia Co., Ltd.
Thaliand
Blue Economy Challenge
Marine Conservation
https://energaia.com/
Energaia
To kickstart the spirulina revolution by bringing cutting edge technology to the world’s oldest alternative protein.
Free Tag
United States
Con X Tech Prize 2018
Planetary Health
https://www.faunalabs.com/
Fauna Labs
An advanced health monitoring solution designed for the next generation of animal wearables. Our platform streamlines the collection, storage, and analysis of health data, tailored specifically for animal-focused industries. With a flexible and adaptable stack, it’s built to meet diverse product needs and drive innovation in animal health monitoring.
Gold Eco-Leaching
Peru
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://www.artisanalminingchallenge.com/innovation/gold-eco-leaching
National University of Engineering in Peru
A system using an ecologically-safe liquid medium to selectively extract mercury in the gold amalgamation process.
Green Fins Global Hub
UK
Con X Tech Prize 2020
Marine Conservation
https://greenfins.net/
GreenFins
Green Fins educates and empowers people to reduce pressures on coral reefs by adopting sustainable tourism measures.
Kintra Fibers
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.kintrafibers.com/
Kintra Fibers
A proprietary polyester that's designed to align with nature, and apparel performance needs.
KnipBio
United States
Oceans X Labs
Textile Circularity
https://www.knipbio.com/
KnipBio
Advanced nutritional solutions for animal feeds that use a naturally occurring microbe found on green leaves, and which avoid reliance on arable land and require minimal water.
Kraton
United States
Global Cooling Prize
Cooling
https://kraton.com/
Kraton
We develop, manufacture, and market specialty polymers and biobased chemicals that deliver exceptional value with innovative and sustainable solutions that positively impact our world.
Mango Materials
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.mangomaterials.com/
Mango Materials
A renewable bioproducts company that strives to be the global leader in the bio-manufacturing revolution, and has invented a proprietary platform that delivers optimally-formulated, biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) pellets that incorporate into any supply chain.
Mercury Capture System
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: Global
Mining
https://www.artisanalminingchallenge.com/innovation/picoyune
Mercer University
A mercury capture system to remove dangerous elemental mercury vapor from the air that is emitted during the amalgam burning process.
Micromax
Peru
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://www.artisanalminingchallenge.com/innovation/micromax
WIPA
A bioferment using native microorganisms to provide bioremediation effects for waste products and water from mining.
Mining Impact Calculator
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://miningcalculator.conservation-strategy.org/
Conservation Strategy Fund
A digital, economic valuation tool that allows users to calculate the social and environmental impact of illegal gold mining in the Amazon, in order to improve decision-making, and establish changes and/or improvements in the regulatory framework around this activity.
Molecular Development Kit
United States
CXL In-House Invention
Planetary Health
Thylacine
An open-source development platform that will make molecular diagnostics accessible on a global scale for every pathogen, parasite, or species that needs one.
NABIT
United States
CXL In-House Invention
Planetary Health
https://conservationxlabs.com/nabit
Thylacine
A low cost, handheld, field-ready rapid device that can be used to validate the identity of a wildlife product, detect an invasive species, or identify a pathogen – anywhere in the world – without specialized training, equipment, reagents, or even continuous power.
Native Bamboos
Ecuador
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Forestry
https://www.artisanalminingchallenge.com/innovation/native-bamboos
EcoDecision
A novel approach to restoring degraded ASM sites in Amazonia using native bamboos through vegetative and in vitro techniques.
Natural Fiber Welding
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.naturalfiberwelding.com/
Natural Fiber Welding
A system of plastic-free biomaterials that come from nature and can safely return to nature.
NovacqTM
Australia
Blue Economy Challenge
Marine Conservation
https://www.csiro.au/en/research/animals/aquaculture/novacq-prawn-feed
CSIRO
A low-cost sustainable technology that entirely eliminates the need for fishmeal or trashfish in shrimp feeds.
NovoNutrients
United States
Oceans X Labs
Food and Feed
https://www.novonutrients.com/
NovoNutrients
A low-cost, globally scalable solution for making alternative protein by capturing carbon.
Ocean Eye
Indonesia
Con X Tech Prize 2018
Marine Conservation
https://oceaneye.io/
Ocean Eye
A technology platform that facilitates micro-payments from marine biodiversity sightings to coastal communities, creating a win-win for conservation and communities.
Orange Fiber
Italy
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://orangefiber.it/
Orange Fiber
Orange fiber is a sustainable, eco-friendly, and luxurious fabric made from citrus juice by-products.
Panatrap - 360 Camera Traps
Panama
Con X Tech Prize 2019
Protected Areas
https://www.dinalab.net/2019/09/27/panatrap/
Digital Naturalism Laboratories
An open-source collection of design files and code for turning commercially available 360 “VR” cameras into panoramic camera traps for studying wildlife in natural environments.
Picoyune
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: Global
Mining
https://picoyune.com/#top
Picoyune LLC
Picoyune makes next generation mercury monitors with the best available portability, selectivity, and sensitivity.
Piñayarn (Ananas Anam)
Spain
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.ananas-anam.com/
Ananas-anam
A premium, textile-grade, pineapple leaf fiber.
Porous Polymer Sorbents
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
https://chemfinitytech.com/
ChemFinity, Inc.
A chemically-selective membrane material for critical mineral recovery, water purification, and gas separations.
Project Inambari
United States
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: Global
Mining
https://skytruth.org/2020/10/skytruths-project-inambari-wins-at-artisanal-mining-challenge-for-rainforest-conservation/
SkyTruth
An open mapping platform that uses publicly available SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite imagery in combination with other data sources for detecting mining affected lands in tropical forests.
Rat Spitfire
New Zealand
Con X Tech Prize 2020
Protected Areas
https://www.envicotech.co.nz/spitfire-devices
Envico Technologies
A self-resetting, long life toxin delivery device, designed for efficient pest control in remote locations
Sane Membrane (dimpora)
Switzerland
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://dimpora.com/sane-membrane-
Dimpora
A high-performing, sustainable fabric that is truly waterproof and crafted for circularity.
Scout
United States
CXL In-House Invention
Protected Areas
https://www.wildme.org/
Wild Me
Wild Me builds open software and artificial intelligence for the conservation research community. We support effective and rapid animal population assessment and research with open source platforms that provide long-term data curation, high-speed data processing with AI, and collaboration across borders and regions of study.
Scoutbot Coral Reef Mapping Drone
Hong Kong
Make for the Planet Borneo
Marine Conservation
https://makerbay.net/coralbot-coral-reef-mapping-drone/
MakerBay
A semi-autonomous boat that is designed to monitor marine protected areas and map shallow coral reefs.
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Sentinel
United States
CXL In-House Invention
Protected Areas
https://sentinel.conservationxlabs.com/
Sentinel
Sentinel makes wildlife monitoring smarter with revolutionary and intuitive AI technology, processing environmental data in real-time as it’s collected at the device. By working through satellite and cellular networks, Sentinel enables early detection and rapid response to wildlife-related threats and changes in population well being.
Sissai Jewelry
Peru
Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon
Mining
http://sissai.com/
Sissai Jewelry
A model to support ASM producers and an association of women mineral selectors in being part of a blockchain traceability system, with the aim of motivating them to continue improving their standards, increase their production, and replicate the model with other organizations.
Slow Leather
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://slowfactory.earth/
Slow Factory Labs
An award-winning creative platform radically imagining and designing solutions to the intersecting crises of climate justice & human rights through cultural change, science and design.
Spinnova
Finland
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://spinnova.com/
Spinnova
A patented technology for making textile fibre from wood pulp or waste, without harmful chemicals or dissolving.
Squitex
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.tandemrepeat.com/
Tandem Repeat Technology Inc.
An all-natural performance fabric created through expanding domestic bio-industrial manufacturing.
Terrapin Tracker
United States
Con X Tech Prize 2020
Marine Conservation
https://conservationx.com/project/key/terrapintracker
American Museum of Natural History
Tindagat.ph
Phillippines
Con X Tech Prize 2020
Marine Conservation
https://www.tindagat.ph/
Tindagat.ph
A sustainable seafood subscription box that empowers local small-scale fishing communities by bringing seafood producst to consumers across the Phillippines.
Transaera
United States
Global Cooling Prize
Cooling
https://www.transaera.com/
Transaera
Advanced air conditioning materials that remove moisture from the air before cooling it, and repurpose heat from the system to power the cycle -- a process which reduces electricity consumption, lowers costs, and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions – ensuring both personal comfort and a healthier planet.
Treekind™
UK
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.biophilica.co.uk/
Biophilica
A London-based biotechnology company creating 100% biobased material solutions for the fashion, footwear, packaging, furniture, homeware and automotive industries.
Werewool Fibers
United States
Microfiber Innovation Challenge
Textile Circularity
https://www.werewool.bio/
Werewool
Engineered microbes brew designer proteins that give performance and color to textile fibers without plastics and water pollution; regenerative fibers that plug and play in today’s fashion industry.
Wildbook
United States
CXL In-House Invention
Protected Areas
https://www.wildme.org/
Wild Me
Wild Me builds open software and artificial intelligence for the conservation research community. We support effective and rapid animal population assessment and research with open source platforms that provide long-term data curation, high-speed data processing with AI, and collaboration across borders and regions of study.
