With a groundbreaking development, the start-up COLIPI offers a sustainable alternative to palm oil that is climate-neutral and environmentally friendly. Supported by Startup Port and well-known investors, the young company won the Gründerszene Awards 2024.
The innovative power of the start-up world was celebrated on a glamorous evening at Axel Springer Verlag in Berlin. In the exclusive “Journalists’ Club”, founders, investors and influencers from the scene came together to honor outstanding achievements and the courage of the companies. There were five categories in total: Climate Tech, Consumer Goods & Commerce, Deep Tech & AI, Health Tech and Newcomer.
COLIPI – A newcomer sets new standards
COLIPI stood out in particular among the winning start-ups at this year’s Gründerszene Awards. The company, founded at Hamburg University of Technology, has developed “Climate Oil”, an innovative, climate-neutral alternative to palm oil. The urgently needed solution to an environmentally harmful problem received the award in the “Newcomer” category.
Support from Startup Port
COLIPI’s success is also a testament to the effective support provided by the Startup Port @TUHH. From the outset, the project was financially supported by the EXIST research transfer program and the InnoRampUp program of IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH. COLIPI also benefited from comprehensive mentoring, which gave the founders access to valuable resources and a broad industry network.
The need for a sustainable alternative
Palm oil can be found in countless everyday products – from food to cosmetics. But its production is harmful to the environment, contributes to global warming and endangers biodiversity. COLIPI addresses these problems with a sustainable solution that has the potential to revolutionize the industry and make a real difference.
Outlook and impact
The recognition by the Gründerszene Awards highlights COLIPI’s great potential not only in the field of environmental protection, but also as a role model for future generations of start-ups that focus on sustainability and social impact. With the support of visionary networks such as Startup Port, COLIPI is at the beginning of a promising development that could permanently change the way we think about resource utilization and industrial innovation.
Conclusion
At a time when sustainable solutions are more in demand than ever, COLIPI shows that real change is possible with innovative ideas and the right support. The Gründerszene Award is just the beginning for a start-up that could change the world for the better.
Further links:
Startup Story: The founding story of COLIPI
