Innovate UK KTN launches its 2022 sustainable impact accelerator programme
Summary
SIIP will end with a Demo Day delivered in the final week of the programme to an audience of relevant early-stage investors.Companies selected fall across the broad themes of Net Zero, Circular World, Society, Health and Food. All building innovation led companies to deliver profitable and equitable outcomes for our world.Some of the 13 startups include Born Maverick, a company developing seaweed-based alternatives to scallops and seafood, Little Loop which allows people to rent childrens clothes for a subscription fee, and Zelemiq, a wearable technology helping to tackle the global obesity crisis through tracking blood sugars. Beta Bugs - Developing and distributing higher yield breeds of Black Soldier Fly to insect farmers to grow as an alternate, more sustainable source of protein. Greener - A platform to make it easier, quicker and smarter for food businesses to connect with supply chain partners who share sustainability values. TheLittleLoop - Subscription platform for parents to rent trendy, ethically sourced clothing for their kids that can be exchanged for bigger sizes and newer styles as often as they like.