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Innovation Award AEA 2023 at Kashiwa-no-ha with promising entrepreneurs from Asia: I2Cool Limited (Hong Kong) won the cup

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

-- The winner is I2Cool Limited (Hong Kong), a developer of high-performance coatings that contribute to energy conservation and decarbonization, with excellent sunlight reflection and heat radiation and no need for electricity or ozone-depleting refrigerants. -- The runner-up was Yanekara Inc. (Japan), a developer of cutting-edge bidirectional EV chargers that can power and store EVs using solar energy, and cloud software that controls the timing of EV charging and discharging. -- In third place is Castomize Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), which develops 4D printed casts using advanced manufacturing technologies and customized polymers for comfort, convenience, and efficiency for patients and healthcare professionals. -- The Kashiwa-no-ha Prize is awarded to Yenakara Inc. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • An innovation award, the 12th Asia Entrepreneurship Award (AEA) 2023, took place in Kashiwa-no-ha on October 26th, 2023, where entrepreneurs from countries and regions in Asia contended with each other.
  • Ltd. (Singapore), which develops 4D printed casts using advanced manufacturing technologies and customized polymers for comfort, convenience, and efficiency for patients and healthcare professionals.
  • The company that won the first prize was I2Cool Limited, which is a start-up company in Hong Kong.
  • The technology is not only commercially promising but also socially influential, and was highly valued for its global contribution beyond the market in Japan.

Barclays appoints Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Barclays today announces the appointment of Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking.

Key Points: 
  • Barclays today announces the appointment of Ian Woods as Vice Chairman, Industrials Investment Banking.
  • Mr. Woods will lead Barclays’ efforts with our Building Products and Distribution clients and be based in New York.
  • He will report to John Lange, Global Head of Energy and Global Co-Head of Industrials Investment Banking, and Spyros Svoronos, Global Co-Head of Industrials Investment Banking.
  • Mr. Woods joins Barclays from Deutsche Bank where he was most recently a Managing Director on the Building Products team.

Zylö’s ‘Powered By Z-pod’ Technology Featured in Peer-Reviewed Paper Published in Experimental Dermatology

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Z-pod® topical delivery platform was used in various in vivo studies that were highlighted in a peer-reviewed paper just published online by Experimental Dermatology titled, “Nano-encapsulated anandamide (AEA) reduces inflammatory cytokines in vitro and lesion severity in a murine model of cutaneous lupus erythematosus [CLE].”

Key Points: 
  • His colleagues at George Washington University (GWU) and AECOM wrote the paper, designed the studies, and performed some of the studies.
  • Approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. suffer from cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with a significant impact on quality of life.
  • Moreover, the technology enables the use of a novel active ingredient that otherwise would not be an effective tool in managing this disease.
  • The principal investigator of the grant-work is Zylö’s A. Draganski, and the primary collaborator is Dr. Werth.

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a Pioneer in Regenerative Agriculture, Launches Community Fundraising Campaign

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a farm consultancy and nutritional products company dedicated to increasing yield and crop performance while reducing or eliminating the need for pesticides and fertilizers, has launched a community fundraising campaign open to the public.

Key Points: 
  • Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a farm consultancy and nutritional products company dedicated to increasing yield and crop performance while reducing or eliminating the need for pesticides and fertilizers, has launched a community fundraising campaign open to the public.
  • Through Wefunder , the company is providing a unique opportunity to farmers, ag investors and regenerative agriculture supporters to become a part of its growth and future development.
  • AEA works with growers of all methodologies and crop types to implement regenerative agriculture systems that require fewer inputs, increasing yields and profits.
  • To listen to John Kempf's Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, which targets professional growers and has more than 1.8 million unique downloads, click here .

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) Welcomes Chief Science Officer to Advance Science Supporting Regenerative Agriculture

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a farm consultancy and nutritional products company that works with farmers to develop large-scale regenerative farming systems, has hired a new Chief Science Officer (CSO), Dr. Laura Kavanaugh.

Key Points: 
  • Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a farm consultancy and nutritional products company that works with farmers to develop large-scale regenerative farming systems, has hired a new Chief Science Officer (CSO), Dr. Laura Kavanaugh.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921746068/en/
    Advancing Eco Agriculture's new Chief Science Officer, Dr. Laura Kavanaugh.
  • “It's a personal goal of mine to further develop the science behind regenerative farming, shifting the perception of regenerative farming from anecdotal to highly scientific.
  • I look forward to the incredible value I know she'll add to our team, business and entire field of regenerative agriculture."

Spritzer Recognised with National and ASEAN Energy Awards

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Friday, September 8, 2023

In competing against 114 other nominees at the country level, the award was specifically obtained in the sub-category of zero-energy buildings at the National Energy Awards (NEA).

Key Points: 
  • In competing against 114 other nominees at the country level, the award was specifically obtained in the sub-category of zero-energy buildings at the National Energy Awards (NEA).
  • Representing Malaysia at the 2023 ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA), a prestigious event hosted by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in Bali, Indonesia, Spritzer's ASRS warehouse winning, was the first building, in the Green Building Index (GBI) with a negative Building Energy Index (BEI) because of excess solar energy generation.
  • Remarkably, this system operates entirely on energy derived from solar and other renewable sources, bypassing the need for conventional energy inputs.
  • He further remarked, "Spritzer extends its heartfelt gratitude to NRECC, MGTC, and ACE for this esteemed recognition.

CleanCapital & Renewable IPP announce the completion of Alaska's largest solar project

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CleanCapital, a diversified clean energy company, announced today at RE+ 2023 the addition of an 8.5 megawatt (MW) solar project in Houston, Alaska to its operating portfolio after a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 29, 2023 marked its interconnection to the local utility grid. The solar project—the largest ever built in the state—was developed and constructed by Renewable IPP (RIPP), an Alaska-based solar developer. CleanCapital provided financing for the project construction and serves as the long-term owner-operator of the site. In addition to construction financing, CleanCapital's investment funded RIPP's operations to accelerate the development of its pipeline in Alaska. Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) will purchase cost-competitive power from the project to benefit its members. The project was also supported by a loan from the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA).

Key Points: 
  • The solar project—the largest ever built in the state—was developed and constructed by Renewable IPP (RIPP) , an Alaska-based solar developer.
  • CleanCapital provided financing for the project construction and serves as the long-term owner-operator of the site.
  • "Since its inception, CleanCapital has been driven by a mission to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy.
  • "We are thrilled at the cohesive partnerships formed among RIPP, CleanCapital, AEA, and MEA that resulted in the completion of this historic solar project," said Jennifer Miller, CEO at Renewable IPP.

New Venture Group of Companies Announces the Commercialization of its Proprietary Customizable Bio-communication Software Programs

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - New Venture Group of Companies (the "Company") is pleased to announce today the launch of its proprietary customizable bio-communication software programs (the "Software") for commercial use in the botanical, cannabis, medical and natural health/nutraceutical sectors.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, AB, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - New Venture Group of Companies (the "Company") is pleased to announce today the launch of its proprietary customizable bio-communication software programs (the "Software") for commercial use in the botanical, cannabis, medical and natural health/nutraceutical sectors.
  • The Software can also be customized for treatment protocols for specific natural health modalities (eg.
  • The Software produces individualized reports that tests for actual and optimal levels of thirty essential vitamins and minerals.
  • We are now offering medical cannabis consultations using our proprietary customizable bio-communication software.

AgTech Plant Health Startup Croptix Announces Milestone Investment Led by Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA)

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Croptix , a precision agtech platform for in-field early detection of crop health, announces the first close of their Series Seed round led by strategic investor and regenerative agriculture leader, Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) , with continued participation from 1855 Capital and Ben Franklin Technology Partners .

Key Points: 
  • Croptix , a precision agtech platform for in-field early detection of crop health, announces the first close of their Series Seed round led by strategic investor and regenerative agriculture leader, Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) , with continued participation from 1855 Capital and Ben Franklin Technology Partners .
  • With this investment, Croptix will accelerate the development and use of its patented in-field sensing technology.
  • “This investment round allows us to accelerate our development and market penetration efforts,” said Dr. Perry Edwards, Croptix co-founder and CEO.
  • AEA develops systems for regenerative agriculture, supporting large-scale farmers with agronomy expertise, technologies, and specialty plant nutrition products to monitor the soil and plant system’s performance and microbiome integrity.

Zylö Receives $294,000 NIH Phase I Grant to Advance its Cutaneous Lupus Program

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zylö Therapeutics Inc., developer of the Z-pod® topical delivery platform, has been awarded a two-year $294,000 Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grant to: (i) demonstrate that a formulation of N-acylethanolamine (AEA or anandamide) loaded into Zylö’s novel Z-pod delivery system is efficacious (and well tolerated) in a new mouse model of cutaneous lupus developed at Yale University, and (ii) conduct preliminary stability studies to prepare for an eventual investigational new drug (IND) application to the FDA. The grant is sponsored by the NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal/Skin Disease under Award 1R41AR082749.

Key Points: 
  • The grant is sponsored by the NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal/Skin Disease under Award 1R41AR082749.
  • The principal investigator of the project is Andrew Draganski, Ph.D., Zylö’s head of product development.
  • Dr. Werth is one of the world’s foremost authorities on cutaneous lupus.
  • Approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. suffer from cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with a significant impact on quality of life.