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Taiwan has marked an important step forward in the global startup landscape by opening an overseas Startup Hub in Silicon Valley.

This follows a selection process which began in September and was supported by AAR.

The project aims to cultivate crops with significant biomass to produce sustainable oils. The oil will be a source of fatty acids – a core base ingredient for Unilever’s laundry detergents and beauty and personal care products.

Perfetti Van Melle (PVM), a global manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, has announced the appointment of FCB London, part of Interpublic Group, as its lead agency for creative and strategic responsibilities for a portfolio of its gum brands.

As part of its sustainability strategy, Together Towards ZERO and Beyond, Carlsberg Group has committed to sourcing all raw materials according to regenerative principles by 2040. This transition will benefit both climate and the environment.

Idealab Arizona, a partner of technology incubator Idealab Studio, announced the launch of a startup studio that co-founds Arizona State University (ASU)-affiliated tech startups, to increase commercialized intellectual property, startups and jobs in Arizona.

Phantasma Labs, a pioneer in AI-powered manufacturing solutions, has secured a seven-figure investment from Momenta and RunwayFBU, to drive global manufacturing efficiency.

The appointment follows a four-way competitive pitch run by AAR, which lasted 10 weeks, from briefing and chemistry meeting, through to pitch meeting and announcement.

New School Foods has announced the completion of $6 million seed extension round with funding from global investors including Inter IKEA, Good Startup, NewTree Capital and Hatch, building on previously announced non-dilutive capital from Protein Industries Canada. 

To meet the growing demand to lower the cement industry’s carbon emissions, advanced materials manufacturer Fortera has secured $85 million in Series C funding to scale the deployment of its low-carbon cement technology that integrates with existing infrastructure.

AmorSui, a modern personal protective equipment (PPE) brand dedicated to protecting people and the planet, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding.

The grain, which has thrived in West Africa for over 5,000 years and is widely used in African cooking, can thrive in poor soils and is drought-resistant.

With an initial investment of R$ 150 million, Spin represents the brewery's biggest leap in its ESG journey since arriving in Brazil, in 2010, with a mission to go beyond beer production to contribute to the transformation and decarbonization of its value chain.

This new initiative aims to raise awareness about the rewarding career opportunities in maritime manufacturing, especially to the next generation of job-seekers who may be unaware that these essential and significant roles exist.

GrayMatter Robotics, an AI-powered robotics leader empowering humans with intelligent automation, announced $45 million in Series B funding.

In recognition of its environmental leadership and comprehensive disclosure in the area of climate change, Siemens has been included by the CDP on its annual Climate Change A List, the highest possible performance ranking.

Relocalize,  a Quebec-based cleantech startup, announced the 2nd closing of its $5.8 million seed funding round to scale up its autonomous microfactory platform, raising $1 million more capital than originally anticipated.

As part of the company's commitment to its global sustainability goals, Project Circle focuses on revaluing brewers' spent grain (BSG) to create a more sustainable brewing process.

Aramco, one of the world's integrated energy and chemicals companies, has allocated an additional $4 billion to its global venture capital arm, Aramco Ventures.

 Volvo Group's target is to have 35% fully electric sales by 2030 and be net-zero in its value chain by 2040. CRH is targeting a 30% reduction in group-wide emissions by 2030.

 This programme, which started in 2016 and is to be continued until the end of 2026, is an example of public-private collaboration that also involves the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation and the NGO SEO/BirdLife.