Climate Solutions Prize for Biotic

February 28, 2024 –  Continental has taken a significant step towards sustainability by awarding the Climate Solutions Prize to Biotic, a biotech startup committed to revolutionizing plastics. The recognition comes as part of Continental’s collaboration with Startup Nation Central (SNC) in the tech challenge category of “Pioneering Sustainable Material.”

In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive development, sustainability has become a strategic imperative for Continental. Gilles Mabire, CTO at Continental Automotive, emphasizes the importance of embracing innovative solutions, particularly from agile and young companies like Biotic. The winning solution from Biotic introduces a groundbreaking method that utilizes algae and seawater as raw materials to modify the properties of plastic, potentially replacing fossil-based components and packaging in the automotive sector.

The collaboration between Continental and SNC on the Climate Solutions Prize, initiated in 2023, reflects a broader industry initiative to drive innovation and address environmental concerns. SNC, an independent NGO from Israel, plays a pivotal role in identifying unique technologies that propel innovation forward.

Biotic, founded in 2020, envisions a future where plastic is not a source of environmental concern. Given that polymers and plastics constitute a significant portion of a car’s total weight, sustainable and circular alternatives are crucial. Biotic’s winning process, utilizing algae and seawater for precision fermentation, offers a bio-based polymer with the potential to replace existing fossil-based components in automotive applications. The recognition from the Climate Solutions Prize positions Biotic as a key player in the quest for sustainable automotive technologies.