The WECONOMY founder competition recently held its final and awarded the ten most promising tech startups in Germany. This year’s round focused on sustainability, as many of the presented solutions aimed to create a more sustainable economy and future. WECONOMY seeks out the best innovations in the tech industry every year and has an impressive track record. Currently, 77 percent of previous winning startups are still successfully operating in the market, while the national startup failure rate in the first few years is between 70 and 80 percent.
Award-Winning Innovations in AI, Climate Tech, and Food Tech
The awarded innovations in the 17th competition round come from the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, and Food Tech, providing numerous advantages. These innovations range from decision-intelligence platforms for transparent environmental data management in industrial companies to optical inspection systems that enhance semiconductor manufacturing reliability. Other solutions include versatile recycling services for sustainable circular economies, AI-powered medical documentation software for time-saving purposes, and environmentally friendly surface treatment systems for metal components. These innovations contribute to a more sustainable future while addressing pressing global challenges.
Circonomit GmbH provides a Decision-Intelligence platform that brings transparency to environmental data for industrial companies. By integrating ecological and economic goals, this software simplifies risk management, enhances product optimization, and enables strategic decision-making based on data. With Circonomit’s platform, companies can effectively align their sustainability objectives with their business goals, leading to more informed and impactful decisions.
DIVE imaging systems GmbH revolutionizes the semiconductor manufacturing industry with their innovative optical inspection systems. These systems enhance production reliability, reduce waste, and lower costs. By utilizing advanced cameras with “1000-color vision” and efficient data analysis through cutting-edge AI algorithms, DIVE’s quality assurance systems offer unparalleled accuracy and speed in detecting defects and ensuring product quality.
HolyPoly GmbH is a startup that specializes in versatile recycling solutions, with a focus on promoting sustainable and holistic circular economies. They provide a comprehensive range of services to brand manufacturers of plastic products, including consultation, development, and manufacturing, to effectively implement circular business models. HolyPoly’s expertise and support enable companies to optimize their recycling processes and minimize waste, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to production.
The myScribe GmbH has developed an innovative solution for medical documentation that saves valuable time for healthcare professionals. By utilizing AI-powered text generation, the myScribe app automates the process of creating patient intake forms, visitation lists, and medical reports. The system also adapts to the individual writing style of doctors, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the documentation process.
The JETPEP® system developed by plasmotion GmbH revolutionizes the treatment of metal surfaces by offering an environmentally friendly solution. Using regenerable electrolytes based on saltwater, this system enables the automated and sustainable cleaning, deburring, polishing, and sterilization of small and large metal components. With this innovative technology, the use of harmful acids, dust, and noise pollution becomes a thing of the past.
ProteinDistillery GmbH is a food startup that specializes in producing vegan proteins from brewer’s yeast. These proteins have unique multifunctional properties that surpass those of other non-animal protein sources. By utilizing yeast cells, the company is able to reduce the need for additional additives in animal substitute products. Their innovative approach not only offers a sustainable source of protein but also helps to minimize the use of artificial ingredients in the market.
Stryza GmbH offers a digital platform that revolutionizes the manufacturing industry by digitizing workflows and knowledge. This allows employees to onboard quickly, work more productively, and make fewer mistakes. Furthermore, companies can make data-driven decisions in real-time, enabling them to actively counteract the shortage of skilled workers.
The Suitcase GmbH is a Legal Tech startup that offers a AI-based platform to support individuals in civil legal cases. By providing quick assistance through Artificial Intelligence, the platform enables a wider range of people to enforce their rights, avoiding costly court processes for both consumers and businesses.
The Yellow SiC Holding GmbH combines electrolysis and photovoltaics to create a new technology called photocatalysis, which enables the direct production of hydrogen from sunlight and water. By eliminating the need for expensive and problematic materials like platinum or iridium, this Berlin-based startup offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for hydrogen production.
The Energiemanagement platform developed by Zählerfreunde GmbH is designed to assist both businesses and households in managing their energy consumption more effectively. By utilizing various data-driven features, such as intelligent energy meters and other smart devices, users are able to optimize their energy usage, reduce costs, and minimize their carbon footprint. This innovative solution offers a practical and sustainable approach towards achieving energy efficiency goals.
WECONOMY is a highly regarded competition that is supported by well-known companies dedicated to promoting innovative tech startups. The startups that are recognized by WECONOMY offer groundbreaking solutions for a more sustainable future and demonstrate the immense potential of the German tech industry.
WECONOMY provides an invaluable platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and learn from experienced experts in the startup scene. The winning startups of this year’s competition have demonstrated how technology can drive innovation that addresses both ecological and economic goals. Through their groundbreaking innovations, they are making significant contributions to tackling urgent global sustainability challenges and shaping a better future.
