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Lab2Market Pitching Competition: Bordeaux 2024 Report

We’re pleased to share the highlights from the Lab2Market Pitching Competition, which took place from June 30th to July 2nd in Bordeaux. Over the course of three exciting days, participants engaged in intensive creativity, mentorship, and numerous pitches, all aimed at turning their innovative Ideas into successful Startups.

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Lab2Market Pitching Competition: Bordeaux 2024 Report

We’re pleased to share the highlights from the Lab2Market Pitching Competition, which took place from June 30th to July 2nd in Bordeaux. Over the course of three exciting days, participants engaged in intensive creativity, mentorship, and numerous pitches, all aimed at turning their innovative Ideas into successful Startups.

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Day 1 Highlights

Welcome Drinks and Networking Activities

On day one, we welcomed participants to the vibrant city of Bordeaux with a series of welcome drinks and networking activities. This initial gathering set the stage for productive interactions and fostered a collaborative atmosphere right from the start. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed speakers and analysts who played a crucial role in making this event a reality.

Day 2 Highlights

Pitch Deck Practice and Refinement

On the second day, the University of Bordeaux hosted the participants for an intensive session focused on refining their pitch decks. With the guidance of experienced startup analysts, participants received valuable feedback and insights to enhance their presentations. This hands-on practice was essential in preparing them for the final competition.

StartUp Label Event

At the same time, the EIT RawMaterials Academy conducted the StartUp Label Event with master’s label students. This event provided an additional layer of learning and innovation for Master Label Students, enriching the overall experience for everyone involved.

Day 3 Highlights

Final Pitching Competition at Chateau de Seguin

The grand finale was held at the picturesque Chateau de Seguin. Teams presented their refined pitches to a distinguished panel of judges, showcasing their innovative ideas and the progress they had made over the past two days. The competition was intense, with each team demonstrating their potential to transform their ideas into viable startups.

Evaluators

Steffen Robbert

Education Manager at EIT RawMaterials

Christos Nikoloudis

Founder & CEO at Mantis Beyond Innovation | Head of Research at UNESCO Chair on Green Innovation and Circular Economy NTUA

Sophie Coudray

Program Coordinator, AMIR Master Program

Angelos Vasileiou

Tech Lead at Mantis Beyond Innovation

Lab2Market Pitching Competition: Winners

The Big 4 Winners got €2,500 each

Aga2

Efficiently detects natural H2 emissions in soil through an automated method with sensors capable of continuous, weatherproof measurements.

Mykopanel

Mycelium based acoustic and insulation panels made by local agricultural waste.

Tailco

Service that provides whole value chain management of tailings involving and connecting several partners to reuse/recycle tailings bringing monetary value to the partners involved while solving environmental issues.

Adamant

Transforming Industrial Pollution into High-Quality Diamonds with Innovative CVD Technology.

2 Peoples’ Choices Winners were voted through Instagram

ReACT

Utilization of waste biomass to produce high-quality activated carbon with excellent physical and chemical properties.

B-Hydrogen

Integration of floating solar panels onto structures like dams, utilizing their surface area to harness solar energy and produce green Hydrogen.

6 Finalists were selected to progress to Phase 3

BIOPEST@GO

Conversion of lignite fly ash to graphene and then production of eco friendly pesticides for sustainable pest control.

WEMPlast

The technology of pyrolysis offers a solution to the issue of waste management and energy recovery.

Greening

Innovative biological treatment of mining wastewater.

ReACT

Utilization of waste biomass to produce high-quality activated carbon with excellent physical and chemical properties.

Phoenix Ceramics

Transforming incineration waste into cost-effective, eco-friendly ceramic tiles with superior mechanical and insulation properties.

EcoBone Harvest Labs

Eco-friendly and sustainable technology that utilizes specific bacteria in biochemical processes to extract phosphorus directly from bones, eliminating the need for mined phosphate rocks.