Staying ahead of the technology curve means strengthening our climate. That is why we give you data-driven innovation insights into technologies that mitigate the effects of climate change. This time, you get to discover 5 hand-picked startups developing solutions that restore coast lines.
Global Startup Heat Map highlights 5 Top Solutions that Restore Coast Lines out of 143
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The Global Startup Heat Map below reveals the distribution of the 143 exemplary startups & scaleups we analyzed for this research. Further, it highlights 5 startups that we hand-picked based on criteria such as founding year, location, funding raised, and more. You get to explore the solutions of these 5 startups & scaleups in this report. For insights on the other 138 solutions that restore coast lines, get in touch.
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Coastal Innovations offers Coastline Erosion Protection Mats
As the sea level rises, the scale of coastline erosion, caused primarily by the motion of waves and currents, increases as well. If not stopped, coastal erosion leads to land loss and property damages, ultimately resulting in habitat loss for coastal ecosystems. To mitigate these effects, startups develop erosion control solutions that protect beaches and coastal infrastructure.
US-based startup Coastal Innovations develops coastline erosion protection mats. The concrete or sand contents of the startup’s FlexaFORCE mats provide flexible coastline protection and anchoring in various marine environments. Coastal Innovations’ product enables erosion control in ports and docks, on riverbanks, cliffs, and rocky beaches, as well as for pipeline and cable protection.
Coastal Engineering Solutions designs Coastal Restoration Projects
Often, the protection and restoration of coasts and coastal ecosystems require large-scale projects such as shoreline stabilization and new marsh development. While such projects ensure safety for waterside properties, they also allow for the reintroduction of native species to their ecosystems. To this avail, startups provide planning, engineering, and design services for coastline restoration projects.
US-based startup Coastal Engineering Solutions provides expertise for coastal restoration projects and carries them out as well. The startup plans, engineers, and designs projects such as coastal marsh creation, beach nourishment, and shoreline restoration. Additionally, Coastal Engineering Solutions conducts slope stability & flood protection alignment analyses and cost estimation to predict and mitigate future threats.
Wave Swell Energy (WSE) develops Wave-Energy Harnessing Breakwaters
Traditional wave power generation technologies require an underwater installation of harnessing devices. However, the utilization of oscillating water columns (OWCs) technologies enables the development of above water devices that are capable of converting wave energy. The offshore positioning of such devices allows for their application as breakwaters for coastal protection. By developing and applying such floating platforms, startups limit wave activity, thus protecting coastlines from erosion.
Australian startup Wave Swell Energy develops wave-energy harnessing platforms that act as breakwaters for coastline protection. The startup leverages OWCs technologies with uni-directional flow for wave energy conversion. Moreover, when the units are placed side by side, they replace traditional breakwater, sea walls, and groynes as a shore protective barrier.
Tēnaka creates Carbon Offsetting Projects for Coastal Ecosystems
Coastal vegetation is important for surface stability and protects shores against wind and tidal erosion. Therefore, the protection and restoration of coastal vegetation prevents erosion and promotes habitat diversity in coastal ecosystems. This is why startups design vegetation restoration projects, protecting coastlines and coastal ecosystems, as well as providing offsetting solutions to businesses.
French social startup Tēnaka creates carbon offsetting projects for coastal ecosystem protection. The startup designs mangrove tree plantation and coral reef restoration projects. Additionally, the startup’s Tēnaka Science Platform provides quantitative impact measurement for environmental reporting. By designing corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, the startup helps businesses promote their brands and engage customers.
Hillblock builds Slope-lining Revetment Blocks
Dikes and revetment systems are commonly used for coastal erosion and flooding protection in low-lying areas. However, conventional revetments often fail to withstand wave power during extreme weather events such as storms and tsunamis. Therefore, startups design revetment systems that reduce the pressure between the blocks, thereby increasing the wave energy absorption.
Dutch scaleup Hillblock develops slope-lining revetment blocks for coastal erosion protection. The scaleup’s system leverages the voids between the blocks and the gaps between their heads to reduce the waves’ strength and impact. Moreover, the system’s layout reduces wave run-up and delays its return flow, thus minimizing coastal erosion.
Discover more Startups tackling the Effects of Climate Change
Startups such as the examples highlighted in this report focus on repurposing and repair solutions as well as conservation and restoration of ecosystems. While all of these technologies play a major role in fighting climate change, they only represent the tip of the iceberg. To explore more climate-friendly technologies, simply get in touch to let us look into your areas of interest. For a more general overview, you can download one of our free Industry Innovation Reports to save your time and improve strategic decision-making.
