Exciting news! The finalists for the Brilliant Innovators pitch competition, presented by EQT Ventures and Brilliant Minds Foundation, have been chosen! These innovative startups are driving change and creating a more sustainable future for all.

The competition will take place on June 14th, where the finalists will have the opportunity to present their solutions in front of some of the world’s most inspiring and influential leaders. We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.

The event will also feature inspiring on-stage discussions with acclaimed actor Edward Norton and a session entitled ‘Space is my Mission’ with Ted Persson, Partner at EQT Ventures, and Helene Huby, founder of space tech start-up The Exploration Company.

Ahead of June 14th, read on to learn more about each of the finalists below. Stay tuned for more updates!

Kestrix — UK-based energy performance modelingKestrix uses mass thermal image capture and AI to map how heat leaks in buildings and build retrofit plans. Kestrix is on a mission to scale retrofit with data. Through mass thermal image capture and AI, Kestrix gives housing providers full visibility on how their stock leaks — helping them optimise retrofit planning and monitor whether retrofits are working with more certainty. https://www.kestrix.io/

Saveggy — Swedish plant-based coating to extend food shelf lifeSaveggy are environmentalists at heart committed to helping the world waste less. The team consists of a dedicated group of entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, sustainability strategists, and financial advisors with a vast global experience from the food and packaging industry and cutting-edge research within bio-technology. Saveggy’s bio-based edible vegan coating extends the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables which is easily applied on the selected fruits or vegetables by using dipping or spraying methods after the harvest. https://saveggy.com/

Beyond Aero — Paris-based electric aircraftAviation will be electric. Beyond Aero is unlocking its full potential with hydrogen and leading the path by making possible, certifiable and profitable the first electric aircraft designed for hydrogen propulsion. Starting with a business aircraft. The team has designed a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system that seamlessly combines hydrogen tanks and batteries to power the rotating propeller. The best part? It’s already roaring. But silently. https://www.beyond-aero.com/

Universal Quantum — UK-based quantum computingUniversal Quantum is building quantum computers to tackle real-world problems that would take today’s fastest supercomputers billions of years to solve. From medicine to finance and much more, their aim is to transform the world. That’s the principle behind UQ Connect, a superior quantum matter link technology based on transporting ion qubits between modules. UQ Connect has achieved a world record connection rate (2424/s) and connection fidelity (>99.999993%) between two trapped ion quantum computer modules. With far superior specifications, UQ Connect is the way to scale to millions of qubits. https://universalquantum.com/

FLOX — Swedish wildlife management using drones / satellitesFLOX helps humans and wildlife to coexist, by turning what was previously a human-wildlife conflict to a new way of protecting natural resources and avoiding wildlife collisions in shared landscapes. FLOX provides a range of solutions that benefit both the animals and local human communities based on the level of your engagement and the area you would like to cover to coexist with wildlife. https://floxrobotics.com/

Aline — Swedish microlearning / educationFor curious professionals, who are dissatisfied with the lack of proof for their learning efforts, the Aline app is a learning platform and knowledge network that provides a commonplace for career and personal development. Aline creates personalised learning experiences that validates skills and competencies in the flow of work and life. https://www.alinebetter.com/

Congratulations to all the finalists — we look forward to seeing you shine at the Brilliant Innovators pitch competition!