Cool Innovation Receives Air Liquide's 'Most Promising Startup for a Sustainable Society' Award
MEET & CONNECT is a startup competition involving an in-person pitching contest livestreamed in Tokyo and Paris. Held since 2018, this unique event dedicated to French and Japanese startups is organized in partnership with La French Tech Tokyo, and gathers yearly an audience of high-ranking corporate executives.
12/25/2024
Cool Innovation, a Japanese startup specializing in advanced freshness preservation technology, was honored with Air Liquide's "Most Promising Startup for a Sustainable Society" award at the 2024 MEET & CONNECT event. This annual competition, held since 2018, focuses on fostering French and Japanese startups that leverage technology for societal good.
The 2024 edition, themed "Tech4Good," emphasized the role of innovative technologies in addressing global challenges. Cool Innovation's groundbreaking technology, which extends the shelf life of perishable goods by independently controlling temperature and humidity, aligns perfectly with this theme. Their solution has demonstrated the ability to prolong the freshness of products like strawberries and chestnuts by weeks or even months without the use of chemicals or special packaging.
Air Liquide, through its venture capital arm ALIAD, has a history of supporting startups that contribute to environmental sustainability. ALIAD focuses on investments in climate, healthcare, and industrial innovation, driving progress for both the Group and the startups it supports.
Cool Innovation's technology addresses significant global issues, including food waste and carbon emissions. By extending the shelf life of perishable goods, their solution reduces food loss, enhances economic value, and allows for more sustainable logistics options, such as replacing air transport with sea freight. This shift can lower transportation costs by up to 80% and reduce carbon emissions by 97%.
The recognition at MEET & CONNECT not only highlights Cool Innovation's technological advancements but also underscores the importance of sustainable solutions in the global supply chain. Their contributions are pivotal in creating a more sustainable future by addressing food preservation challenges and promoting environmentally friendly logistics practices.
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The $1 trillion food waste market presents immense opportunities. Cool Innovation is seeking partners and talent to collaborate in tackling this challenge and driving global growth. If our mission resonates with you, we welcome the opportunity to connect. Together, we can redefine refrigeration technology and contribute to a sustainable future.
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Cool Innovation is seeking collaborative partners, academic institutions, government agencies, agricultural stakeholders, and food manufacturers to utilize, promote, and research our innovative solutions for maintaining the freshness of fruits and vegetables.
Our advanced technology not only addresses the global issue of food loss but also enables a shift from air transport to sea transport, significantly reducing costs and CO2 emissions.
With successful case studies in Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines, our technology, which guarantees reliable ROI through a subscription model, achieves 10 times* better freshness preservation compared to existing methods (*duration varies by product).
We would be delighted to work with you to reform the fresh produce supply chain and contribute to a more sustainable future.
For any questions or requests, please fill out all necessary details in the inquiry form and provide as much detail as possible about your needs. We will respond promptly and contact you regarding specific needs and solutions. Thank you.