Application open: Earthbound Grant for mature research-based startup projects
550.000DKK + an Entrepreneur in Residence to make your project take off 🚀
Calendar says September, it’s officially fall, and Earthbound Journal is back in your inbox after a wholesome summer break.
At team Earthbound we have all taken a rest, swum in lakes and seas, had deep breaths, and we are ready for a fall full of amazing climate tech stuff!
So without further ado, here is a little sum up of what has happened since we last payed your inbox a visit + a sneak peak of what we have on the agenda for the coming months.
Warmest,
Team Earthbound
Application open for the Earthbound Grant
Unlock up to 550.000 DKK in soft funding for your DTU science with startup and climate potential.
🗓️ Deadline: September 9, 2024
Are you developing groundbreaking technology at TRL 3 or above? Are you motivated to spin out and make a real-world impact? If your innovation could tackle a global climate challenge and has the potential to become commercially viable, then this grant could be worth applying for.
What’s in it for you?
Getting this grant doesn’t just mean financial support; it’s your gateway to joining DTU Earthbound’s vibrant community. Here’s what you’ll get:
Monthly Check-ins: Regular support sessions with the Earthbound team.
Entrepreneur in Residence: Guidance to find the perfect commercial driver for your tech.
Peer-to-Peer Sparring: Breakfast meetings every two weeks to brainstorm and collaborate.
Exclusive Events: Invitations to Earthbound’s exciting and insightful events.
Fundraising & Financial Planning: Expert advice to keep your project on track.
Milestone Reviews: OKRs and budget evaluations to ensure your project’s success.
Impact Assessment: Tools to measure and maximize the impact of your innovation.
Celebrating Earthbound Alumni: Mycoverse & Meat Tomorrow
After a venture building journey with us at DTU Earthbound, the startup Mycoverse is now continuing their journey with BII (BioInnovation Institute). We are looking forward to see them taking this cutting-edge technology all the way to real world impact! Mycoverse brings next-generation biological solutions to agriculture. Their technology ensures a greener future without the use of synthetic chemicals.
Another amazing news is that Meat Tomorrow just closed a 4.1m DKK pre-seed round to accelerate the development of cultivated meat! Big news, and a huge round of applause!
DTU students innovating for climate
We had the pleasure of hosting a case challenge for 175 DTU master students at a three-week mandatory innovation course. Thrown into the deep end the engineering students had three weeks to come up with innovations to the challenge: “How might we create products or solutions that support a plant-based diet while safeguarding natural resources and biodiversity?”
The case was designed with the Danish think tank Tænketanken Frej, who works to ensure that Food Denmark becomes increasingly more sustainable. And we totally concur - engineering students have incredible minds! “I’m so impressed with the level of engagement, and I really loved to see how they had dived into the challenge. DTU students are lucky to have this innovative course as a part of their studies. Not all universities have that.“ - Marie-Louise Boisen Lendal, Director, and co-founder Tænketanken Frej.
Also
Lunch with us every second Wednesday
On Wednesday Sep 4, we are launching Earthbound biweekly lunches. A place for likeminded scientists to meet, reflect, and share experiences from the startup journey (+ to nerd out technology of course!). Lunch is on us.
Sign up for invitations to the Earthbound Lunches.
DTU Skylab’s Ignite Programme
An ideal programme to apply for if you are a student with an early stage startup that could need some acceleration. 10 weeks of intense, fun work on your startup idea - what’s not to like! Earthbound will be coaching the teams working with a climate technology.
Check it out and apply – Deadline Sep 14, 2024.
Recommended reads
Food matters: Why climate change may hinge on what we eat and how we grow it
In this presentation, Project Drawdown executive director Jonathan Foley shares a new framework for addressing climate change from food, agriculture, and land use.
From laboratory experiments to employee development interviews
An article about an Earthbound Alumni, Nitrovolt, and how they have taken the journey from researchers in the lab to entrepreneurs and company owners.
Frejs Vidensunivers
In “Frejs Vidensunivers” you can find a collection of video, podcasts, and long reads on how we can make the food industry sustainable (in Danish).
Thanks for reading along! 👋