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Sea6 Energy launches world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LOMBOK, Indonesia, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea6 Energy, a technology pioneer in the Blue Economy, has launched the world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off Ekas, on the island of Lombok, Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • LOMBOK, Indonesia, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea6 Energy, a technology pioneer in the Blue Economy, has launched the world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm off Ekas, on the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
  • We are delighted that a company like Sea6 is committed to scaling up of seaweed cultivation and processing in Indonesia."
  • "We are honored to inaugurate the world's first mechanized tropical sea farm, a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability in the Ocean Economy," said Nelson Vadassery, co-founder and CEO of Sea6 Energy.
  • In 2023, Temasek Foundation provided a grant to support the pilot of the automation and mechanization of the tropical seaweed farm in Ekas.

Climate Solutions Prize: More than $1.3 million awarded to Israeli Climate tech startups

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- $1.3 million dollars were awarded to Israeli climate tech startups today as part of the startup track of the Climate Solutions Prize (CSP), an initiative that incentivizes climate innovation to address the global climate crisis. The startup track was led by Startup Nation Central together with Climate Solutions Prize Organization.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- $1.3 million dollars were awarded to Israeli climate tech startups today as part of the startup track of the Climate Solutions Prize (CSP), an initiative that incentivizes climate innovation to address the global climate crisis.
  • It aims to be a catalyst for climate tech innovation in both breakthrough research and the startup ecosystem.
  • The 2023 Israeli Climate Tech Landscape Map details leading companies with solutions addressing the climate crisis.
  • The Breakthrough Research Prize track was awarded in January to three Israeli research teams to propel their work on promising solutions to the climate crisis.

The 2023 Climate Solutions Prize, JNF Canada, The Climate Solutions Prize Organization, Start-Up Nation Central and KKL-JNF Join Forces to Award Prizes Worth over $2M to Israeli Solutions Combatting the Climate Crisis Through Innovation and Research

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Launched in 2020, CSP is the most comprehensive initiative established to support Israeli research and innovation addressing climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2020, CSP is the most comprehensive initiative established to support Israeli research and innovation addressing climate change.
  • The Breakthrough Research Prize proposes to galvanize Israel, also known as the Start-Up Nation, to curb the climate crisis.
  • The 2023 Israeli Climate Tech Landscape Map details leading companies with solutions addressing the climate crisis.
  • For all information about the Climate Solutions Prize, please visit www.climatesolutionsprize.com
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Singapore to host the 7th World One Health Congress

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022. Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore, will grace the event's Opening Ceremony on 7 November as its Guest-of-Honour and deliver the Opening Address.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022.
  • The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and the Director-General of the World Organisation for Animal Health, Dr Monique Eloit, will deliver opening remarks on the first day.
  • "The 7th World One Health Congress will host important conversations and promote integrated regional and global efforts that are essential to prevent, predict, prepare and respond to crises and safeguard our planet's healthy and sustainable future.
  • The SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute is pleased to represent Singapore in organising this Congress, and play a part in advancing global efforts to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity for all."

Singapore to host the 7th World One Health Congress

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022. Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore, will grace the event's Opening Ceremony on 7 November as its Guest-of-Honour and deliver the Opening Address.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 7th World One Health Congress (WOHC), the world's premier event to advance the One Health agenda, will take place in Singapore at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 7 to 11 November 2022.
  • The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and the Director-General of the World Organisation for Animal Health, Dr Monique Eloit, will deliver opening remarks on the first day.
  • "The 7th World One Health Congress will host important conversations and promote integrated regional and global efforts that are essential to prevent, predict, prepare and respond to crises and safeguard our planet's healthy and sustainable future.
  • The SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute is pleased to represent Singapore in organising this Congress, and play a part in advancing global efforts to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity for all."

Novo Nordisk Foundation establishes fellowships with four top international universities

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.
  • Lene Oddershede, Senior Vice President, Natural & Technical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation, says: "At the Novo Nordisk Foundation, we want to promote quality research and innovation at the highest international level and to bring novel research expertise to Denmark.
  • Read more about the application process here: Fellowships at MIT , Fellowships at Stanford Bio-X , Fellowships at University of Oxford and Fellowships at Weizmann Institute of Science .
  • Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives.

Novo Nordisk Foundation establishes fellowships with four top international universities

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.
  • Lene Oddershede, Senior Vice President, Natural & Technical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation, says: "At the Novo Nordisk Foundation, we want to promote quality research and innovation at the highest international level and to bring novel research expertise to Denmark.
  • Read more about the application process here: Fellowships at MIT , Fellowships at Stanford Bio-X , Fellowships at University of Oxford and Fellowships at Weizmann Institute of Science .
  • Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives.

Novo Nordisk Foundation establishes fellowships with four top international universities

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Monday, October 10, 2022

The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.
  • Lene Oddershede, Senior Vice President, Natural & Technical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation, says: "At the Novo Nordisk Foundation, we want to promote quality research and innovation at the highest international level and to bring novel research expertise to Denmark.
  • Read more about the application process here: Fellowships at MIT , Fellowships at Stanford Bio-X , Fellowships at University of Oxford and Fellowships at Weizmann Institute of Science .
  • Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives.

Novo Nordisk Foundation establishes fellowships with four top international universities

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 10, 2022

The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to give researchers in Denmark the opportunity to seek inspiration and acquire new knowledge and skills by supporting their research stays at top international research institutions.
  • Lene Oddershede, Senior Vice President, Natural & Technical Sciences, Novo Nordisk Foundation, says: "At the Novo Nordisk Foundation, we want to promote quality research and innovation at the highest international level and to bring novel research expertise to Denmark.
  • Read more about the application process here: Fellowships at MIT , Fellowships at Stanford Bio-X , Fellowships at University of Oxford and Fellowships at Weizmann Institute of Science .
  • Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives.

Food Pioneers Sophie's Bionutrients And NewFish Join Forces To Develop Dairy Alternatives From Microalgae

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

While many are starting to enter the plant-based food category globally, few companies are driving R&D efforts to offer GMO-free dairy alternatives and specialized ingredients.

Key Points: 
  • While many are starting to enter the plant-based food category globally, few companies are driving R&D efforts to offer GMO-free dairy alternatives and specialized ingredients.
  • Since 2022, a new wave of modern food companies are joining forces to accelerate innovation in microalgae and share upstream and downstream resources.
  • One leading company is Sophie's Bionutrients , a B2B food technology company on a mission to create plant-based, protein-rich alternatives to meat and seafood using microalgae.
  • It aims to achieve this by creating plant-based, protein-rich alternatives to meat and seafood using microalgae.