Sun bear biofuture – what it takes to scale biotech

Sun bear biofuture – what it takes to scale biotech

Catch up with Ben Wilding, CEO of Sun Bear Biofuture, a biotech startup developing fermentation based alternatives to cocoa butter and palm oil. Learn how they have grown through the Carbon13 Venture Builder while tackling challenges, building traction and preparing...
Cooloop prepare to take carbon-negative acetic acid to industry

Cooloop prepare to take carbon-negative acetic acid to industry

Co-Founders of COOloop Dr Rajan Lakshman and Ike Omambala are using £150 000 Carbon13 Venture Builder funding to commercialise their carbon-negative acetic acid production process.   Working closely under the supervision of Professor Akshat Tanksale and Alan Chaffee...
Spotlight on our domain expert: Nadine Gelke

Spotlight on our domain expert: Nadine Gelke

What are Domain Experts and how do they support? Domain Experts are our closest circle of supporters. From Phase 2 onwardsathey are mentors and sparring partners for our teams and bring a wealth of experience from entrepreneurship and technical understanding. We would...
Forge Minerals Funding Annoucement

Forge Minerals Funding Annoucement

Founded in 2024 after going through Carbon13’s Venture Builder, Forge Minerals has closed £1M in pre-seed funding. The round was co-led by Sustainable Ventures and The Conduit Impact Fund with co-investment from Old College Capital the University of Edinburgh’s...