JS’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest is a highly anticipated event that draws thousands of applicants each year. Out of these, only the top 200 contenders are selected to compete, with the top 20 vying for the prestigious Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. However, the remaining 180 startups also showcase impressive innovations in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition.
In the clean tech and energy sector, the selected startups have showcased groundbreaking technologies that aim to revolutionize the industry. Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout companies:
AraBat has developed a recycling technology that extracts critical metals like nickel and cobalt from spent lithium-ion batteries using a bio-based process that eliminates the use of toxic chemicals.
Aruna Revolution has introduced a compostable natural fiber menstrual pad made from agricultural by-products, providing a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic-based pads.
CarbonBridge builds bioreactors for microbial gas fermentation, converting waste gases like methane and COâ‚‚ into valuable molecules more efficiently than other methods.
Carbon Negative Solutions utilizes an AI-powered platform to transform industrial wastes and minerals into carbon-negative cement, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cement production methods.
COI Energy operates a marketplace for enterprises to buy and sell excess energy capacity, optimizing grid usage and providing predictive insights into energy needs.
Coral offers an AI-powered carbon accounting management platform that automates data collection and reporting of energy footprints, utilizing blockchain technology for carbon credit traceability.
Emobi provides an AI-powered cloud platform for universal electric vehicle charging, supporting secure automatic charging for EV networks.
EnyGy has developed higher performance ultracapacitors that boast double the energy density of conventional options, offering cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Ganiga Innovation offers an AI- and robotics-powered garbage bin called Hoooly that recognizes and sorts recyclables, enhancing recycling rates in enterprise campuses and industrial sites.
Gemini Energy has created a fuel cell technology that generates power on-site without combustion, catering to data centers and offering a quick deployment alternative to conventional power grids.
These startups represent the cutting edge of clean tech and energy innovation, showcasing a diverse range of solutions that address critical environmental challenges while driving sustainable growth in the industry. Keep an eye on these companies as they continue to make waves in the startup ecosystem.

