GreenTech: Innovation for Planetary Survival

Climate change transforms from challenge to opportunity as French startups develop solutions:

Energy Revolution

Kayrros: Using satellite data and AI to track global greenhouse gas emissions in real-time. Their platform enables verification of climate commitments and carbon credit validation.

Carbios: Enzymatic recycling technology that breaks down plastics to original components, enabling true circular economy for plastics. Major brands like L'Oréal and PepsiCo partner to scale the technology.

Verkor: Building gigafactories for low-carbon batteries, essential for electric vehicle adoption. Their €2 billion investment in Dunkirk will create Europe's most advanced battery production facility.

Sustainable Agriculture

Ynsect: The world's largest insect farming company, producing protein for animal feed and fertilizer for crops. Their vertical farms use 98% less land than traditional protein sources.

Agricool: Urban farming in recycled shipping containers, producing pesticide-free fruits and vegetables using 90% less water than traditional agriculture.

Naïo Technologies: Agricultural robots that reduce pesticide use while improving crop yields. Their autonomous weeding robots make organic farming economically viable at scale.

Carbon Capture and Storage

NetZero: Developing direct air capture technology powered by waste heat, making carbon removal economically viable.

Faircraft: Creating leather alternatives from agricultural waste, reducing fashion's environmental impact while maintaining luxury quality.

Government support accelerates GreenTech development. The €54 billion France 2030 plan prioritizes green hydrogen, sustainable aviation, and circular economy technologies. Regulatory frameworks favor sustainable solutions, creating market advantages for green innovators.