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AI innovations for wildlife & Radical surfboards.
Welcome to the Fourth Edition of Forestme!
It’s that time again for the only email you need to read.
Your weekly dose of virtual information with the purpose of expanding your Nature, Tech, and Business horizons.
In this week’s newsletter, we will be looking into:
AI innovations are saving our wildlife.
Where’s the money going?
Riding the wave of change: Turning cigarettes into surfboards.
Did You Know???
Quote of the Week.
Happy reading!
AI Innovations are Saving Our Wildlife.
The Next Big Thing in Conservation Tech:
In a groundbreaking report backed by industry titans Arm and Microsoft, WILDLABS has spotlighted the three most promising tech marvels set to redefine wildlife conservation:
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Think of AI as the ultimate detective, sifting through countless images and sounds, identifying rare species, and decoding nature's mysteries. The potential? A treasure trove of business ventures in data analytics, software development, and AI-driven conservation solutions.
Environmental DNA (eDNA): A game-changer in biodiversity research, eDNA offers a quick and efficient way to uncover the DNA secrets of entire ecosystems from simple samples. The business angle? Opportunities in biotech, lab equipment, and DNA analysis services.
Networked Sensors: These digital lifelines, connecting everything from camera traps to tracking devices, revolutionise real-time monitoring. The result? A booming market for sensor manufacturing, data storage solutions, and conservation-focused IoT (Internet of Things) platforms.
Potential Money Maker:
Offering custom AI solutions for specific conservation projects.
Collaborating with universities and research institutions for advanced biodiversity studies.
Selling networked sensor systems to wildlife reserves, national parks, and conservation projects.
The fusion of technology and nature is a realm brimming with business potential. Click below to read the full article:
Where’s the money going?
Heliogen (US): Raises $108M to advance new non-intermittent renewable energy technology for heat, power, and green hydrogen. Link.
Form Energy: Closed a US$450 million Series E financing round led by TPG’s global impact investing platform, TPG Rise. Link.
Electrify America: Secured $450 million in new funding from Volkswagen Group in August 2023. Link.
CarbonCure Technologies: Secures $80M USD In New Equity Round Led By Blue Earth Capital. Link.
Indigo Ag: Accelerates Proven Sustainability Programs for Farmers and Agribusinesses with $250 Million Fundraise. Link.
Riding the Wave of Change: The Cigarette Surfboard Company.
A sweet and cruisy blend of innovation and awareness, The Cigarette Surfboard Company, based in sunny California, has made quite a splash. This unique enterprise is shaping surfboards and spreading a crucial message about ocean pollution using an unexpected ingredient–cigarette butts.
Check it out in the link below:
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Did You Know: Banish, a recycling company in Australia is turning bottle caps and other materials into usable items. Click the link below to see what they are up to.
Did You Know: Bees build their hives in hexagonal shapes for a particular reason. To find out more click the link below.
Did You Know: Tesla's Elon Musk isn't just revolutionising electric cars; he's also redefining our homes with solar roof tiles. Read more about this innovation below.
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Cheers from the Forestme Team, Hazar!!!