With roots in Chile and Spain, Loretxu GarcÃa and Karina Gómez won the APelago Pitch Challenge in Finland. In an interview with Entreprenerd, they explain why they are targeting the Nordic countries, how their algae-based hydrogel panel works, and when the technology could reach Chilean homes.
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The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value.
Lignin, a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries, offers significant potential to replace fossil-based chemicals in resins and energy storage applications.
Through his small business and with the support of Corfo, he conducted research and development, which allowed him to innovate with a product that complies with the regulations to be used in construction.