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ReGen Climate Tech Accelerator Launches First Cohort of Startups

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant stride towards innovation and sustainability, the ReGen Accelerator, a partnership of Kaplak Ventures and ClimateHaven, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural cohort of climate tech companies. This groundbreaking initiative marks a pivotal moment in the fight against the climate crisis, showcasing the potential of technology-driven solutions to create a sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • The ReGen program will take place at ClimateHaven, just blocks from Yale University in the heart of New Haven.
  • Its initial cohort is a diverse group of promising startups focused on addressing various environmental challenges through innovative technology.
  • "Through our ReGen Accelerator program, we are committed to empowering startups to scale their impact and drive meaningful change in the fight against the climate crisis."
  • Global Biochar is implementing the most effective, scalable and profitable strategy to mitigate the climate crisis, while addressing food security.

ReGen III Submits Part I Application to the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2024) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQB: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company"), a leading clean technology company commercializing the patented ReGen™ process to upcycle used motor oil ("UMO") into high-value Group III base oils, is pleased to announce that the Company's subsidiary, RG3 Texas LLC, has submitted Part I of its application to the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") Loan Programs Office ("LPO") under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program ("Title 17").

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2024) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQB: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company"), a leading clean technology company commercializing the patented ReGen™ process to upcycle used motor oil ("UMO") into high-value Group III base oils, is pleased to announce that the Company's subsidiary, RG3 Texas LLC, has submitted Part I of its application to the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") Loan Programs Office ("LPO") under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program ("Title 17").
  • ReGen III's Part I application submission to LPO follows a detailed pre-application consultation process with the DOE, and pursuing this initiative supports management's broader objective of securing attractively priced, non-dilutive project-level financing.
  • The submission of the Company's application is the culmination of many months of work during which time the Company's technology and business plans were vetted by the DOE for Title 17 suitability.
  • Throughout this process, the Company also received several rounds of comprehensive Part I application feedback from DOE consultants.

ReGen III Commences Additional Pilot Study with KMPS and Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Building on prior, successful pilot study work completed by Koch Modular Process Systems ("KMPS"), a subsidiary of Koch Industries , KMPS has commenced additional pilot testing at its Texas facilities.

Key Points: 
  • Building on prior, successful pilot study work completed by Koch Modular Process Systems ("KMPS"), a subsidiary of Koch Industries , KMPS has commenced additional pilot testing at its Texas facilities.
  • The primary purpose of this work is to generate samples of modified base oil products requested by major offtake purchasers.
  • As the process designer for ReGen III's Molecular Separation Unit ("MSU"), KMPS brings over 40 years of industry experience specializing in liquid-liquid extraction systems.
  • The pilot study is expected to wrap up in mid-April 2024, at which time the Company will deliver additional samples to these offtake parties.

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Business, Netafim USA, Helps Companies Meet ESG Goals; 2024 World Ag Expo Exhibit Spotlights Irrigation Solutions That Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Produce Zero Waste

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The company will spotlight its product lineup at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, from February 13 - 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The company will spotlight its product lineup at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, from February 13 - 15, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213209702/en/
    “The demand for precision irrigation solutions has skyrocketed.
  • Changing climate conditions, fluctuating commodity prices, and consumer demand require growers to adopt solutions and services that directly support ESG benchmarks,” said Mike Hemman, president of Netafim USA.
  • World Ag attendees can visit Netafim at North Exhibit booths K48 and L47 and the Dairy Pavilion booth #6231 and explore the company’s lineup of precision irrigation solutions on display.

Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Grand Prize and Growth Grant Winners Revealed

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The Seeding The Future Foundation and Institute of Food Technologists are proud to announce the Seeding The Future Grand Prize and Growth Grant winners for the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge , which awards a total of USD $1 million annually for innovations that can transform food systems to be more equitable and lead to safe, nutritious and trusted food using sustainable practices.

Key Points: 
  • The Seeding The Future Foundation and Institute of Food Technologists are proud to announce the Seeding The Future Grand Prize and Growth Grant winners for the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge , which awards a total of USD $1 million annually for innovations that can transform food systems to be more equitable and lead to safe, nutritious and trusted food using sustainable practices.
  • “When we created the annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge, our purpose was – and still is – to create a powerful, steadily growing pipeline of high impact innovations that address the most pressing challenges food systems are facing globally.
  • We again saw a tremendous number of applications in each award category.”
    Out of the more than 900 submissions from 78 countries this year, three Growth Grant winners (each receiving $100,000) and two Seeding The Future Grand Prize winners (each receiving $250,000) were selected.
  • “IFT is proud to support and help advance the work of its members, the science of food community, and programs such as the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge to ensure food security for a growing global population,” said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean.

QBE North America Launches the QBE Possibilities Fund to Foster Collaborative Climate Solutions

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

"With today's climate challenges, collaboration, partnerships and strategic capital allocation are essential to support early-stage climate innovations," said David Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer, QBE North America.

Key Points: 
  • "With today's climate challenges, collaboration, partnerships and strategic capital allocation are essential to support early-stage climate innovations," said David Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer, QBE North America.
  • The QBE Possibilities Fund operates by providing philanthropic capital and building partnerships for impact-first investments through ImpactAssets , a donor-advised fund based in the US.
  • The QBE Possibilities Fund has already contributed to two strategic investments:
    Azolla Ventures: A blended capital fund launched by Prime Coalition that focuses on solutions with profound climate impact potential.
  • "ReGen Ventures is thrilled to partner with QBE North America via the QBE Possibilities Fund" said Dan Fitzgerald, Managing Partner, ReGen Ventures.

ReGen III Provides Intellectual Property and Funding Update

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Company is also informed that ReGen III's 2021 patent application to Intellectual Property India ("IPI") for the method and system for re-refining and upgrading used oil was recently granted.

Key Points: 
  • The Company is also informed that ReGen III's 2021 patent application to Intellectual Property India ("IPI") for the method and system for re-refining and upgrading used oil was recently granted.
  • Copies of the Letters Patent and a copy of the complete specification from the IPI have been received by ReGen III.
  • ReGen III continues to meet and engage with representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office ("LPO") to incorporate feedback regarding the Company's draft application.
  • The Company recently submitted additional revisions and materials as part of the pre-application process, in advance of finalizing its formal application.

ReGen III Announces Closing of Initial Tranche of Convertible Debenture Offering

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Each Unit consists of CAD$1,000 in principal amount of unsecured convertible debenture (a "Debenture") and 1,000 common share purchase warrants (a "Warrant").

Key Points: 
  • Each Unit consists of CAD$1,000 in principal amount of unsecured convertible debenture (a "Debenture") and 1,000 common share purchase warrants (a "Warrant").
  • Each Warrant is exercisable to purchase one common share at a price of CAD$0.55 for a period of 24 months after closing.
  • The Debentures will be convertible at the option of the holder into common shares at a price of CAD$0.55 per common share.
  • The Debentures and Warrants issued in this first tranche and any underlying common shares are subject to a hold period expiring on March 18, 2024.

Aigen's $12M Series A Unleashes True-Solar Agriculture Robots

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aigen, an AI-driven robotics company, closed $12 million in Series A financing from leading investor ReGen Ventures along with NEA, Cleveland Avenue, Incite, and Susquehanna Private Equity Investments LLLP. The funding expands Aigen's manufacturing capacity to meet high pre-order demand and create a new agricultural era that is both sustainable and scalable.

Key Points: 
  • "ReGen Ventures believes that innovation is the cornerstone of a regenerative future, and that's why we invest in visionary companies like Aigen," said Marcario.
  • "The Aigen team's exceptional progress in hardware and software development has us eagerly supporting their next phase – scaling."
  • Founded in 2020, Aigen is the only agricultural technology company developing truly solar-powered autonomous robots for crop management without chemicals or fossil fuels.
  • "Aigen is defining a new era for agriculture, where farmers prosper and people are healthier.

ClimateHaven, New Haven's First Climate Tech Incubator, Officially Opens Today

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClimateHaven, New Haven's newly established climate tech incubator, will celebrate its grand opening today at 4:00 PM ET with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its 770 Chapel Street workspace in New Haven. The ceremony marks the official beginning of ClimateHaven's incubation support for 17 climate tech startups that have been accepted into the competitive program over the last 3 months.

Key Points: 
  • The ceremony marks the official beginning of ClimateHaven's incubation support for 17 climate tech startups that have been accepted into the competitive program over the last 3 months.
  • The reception will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and will also be held at 770 Chapel Street.
  • Ryan Dings, ClimateHaven CEO, said: "Today marks an important milestone as we officially open the doors to the ClimateHaven community.
  • A nonprofit innovation hub, ClimateHaven supports early-stage climate tech entrepreneurs through a combination of physical incubation space, workshops, accelerator programming, and access to the resources and networks that startups need to scale their climate technologies.