Awards

‘With the world’s population expected to rise to more than 8.5 billion by 2030, huge demands are going to be placed on agriculture and water supplies.’ Could the solution lie with award-winning start-up Phytoponics? In a must-read interview with the Independent, alumnus Adam Dixon, founder of Phytoponics, discusses his innovative system for growing fruit and vegetables, which has the potential to ‘save an area of land the size of Brazil from deforestation’. The idea behind Phytonics is clearly one that is close to Adam’s heart, with his interest seemingly well ingrained into his make-up: ‘I always liked plants, hydroponics, going out in the woods, creepy crawlies – as well as being interested in engineering,’ he states. What impact can Adam’s innovation have on a global scale? Has Phytoponics inspired innovation in your start-up? Be sure to let us know your thoughts! Read the full interview with Adam, by visiting: https://go.shell.com/2EqJnuX

Posted on Oct 18 2018 09:59am

Voting is now open for September’s Smarter Future Award and your favourite business needs your help! If you are yet to decide who you think should take home the £5,000 award, don’t worry, each member of the shortlist has created an elevator pitch to highlight their business. Be sure to register your vote for your favourite, whether it is YumNow, OneCup , MATR or Certified by Voyage. View the pitches and place your vote here: https://go.shell.com/2EqtHYF

Posted on Oct 16 2018 10:44am

For Ryan Yasin the inspiration to start his own business struck him when he realised how quickly small children outgrow their clothes. After further research into the fashion industry Ryan was left disheartened by ‘the unsustainable means by which it operates.’ This is when Ryan decided to combine his desire to start a business with the skills gained from his masters in Global Innovation Design, and Petit Pli was born. Petit Pli is helping to achieve the UN’s 12th Sustainable Development Goal, Responsible Consumption and Production, by designing clothes that grow at the same rate as children, thus reducing the need to purchase new clothes when a child grows! Find out about more Petit Pli in our latest Featured Business of the Month article:https://go.shell.com/2RBPGOH

Posted on Oct 09 2018 09:59am