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Do you want a glimpse into the future? Forget the tarot cards and crystal balls, and instead look to what some of the world's most innovative companies are working on right now. From game-changing food firms and DNA-based dating sites, to a trailblazing flying car and electric plane start-ups, these forward-thinking firms are aiming to revolutionise the way we live.
NovaMeat
An increasing number of people are going vegan or at least cutting down on their meat intake to help improve their health and save the planet. In the US, the number of vegans grew by 600% in 2017, reaching 19.6 million people, according to a report by GlobalData. Enter NovaMeat. The Barcelona-based biotech start-up has developed the world's first 3D-printed plant-based steak, which is made from vegetable proteins and mimics the “fibrous flesh” of real meat.
Perfect Day
Californian start-up Perfect Day is poised to disrupt the unsustainable dairy industry in a similar way. The biotech firm has perfected a process that creates cruelty-free dairy proteins without cows. How? By using microflora and fermentation techniques to create an end product that is lactose, hormone, cholesterol and antibiotic-free, and of course infinitely kinder to the planet.
Forward
The brainchild of former Google exec Adrian Aoun, Forward is a state-of-the-art clinic focused on preventative medicine that has a pricing structure much like a gym membership. Founded in 2017, the company already has five locations in the US, which boast AI-powered and voice-enabled diagnostic tech, as well as DNA sequencing tools and futuristic body scanners.
Mojo Vision
Invisible computing is set to be all the rage in the not-too-distant future. Mojo Vision, a US start-up consisting of ex-engineers from Google, Apple, Amazon and more recently bagged $50 million (£38m) in funding to develop augmented reality contact lenses. According to the firm, the lenses will deliver "information when you need it" and let you connect with others "at a glance, anytime, anywhere".
Cabin
Coach travel is a whole lot more eco-friendly at present than travelling by plane, but it can be an uncomfortable experience. Luckily, San Francisco's Cabin has the answer. The travel firm offers overnight trips between San Fran and New York City in swish “moving hotels” decked out with dreamy sleeping cabins. Best of all, the trips start from just $84 (£64) one way.
Bumblebee Spaces
As the global population grows, living space is likely to be at a premium. Cue Bumblebee Spaces. The San Francisco-based firm uses smart robots and an AI stack to “unlock the third dimension” and store everything from beds to shelves in the ceiling. Hidden away, they can be retrieved on-demand via the company's app.
Higia
Higia, a medtech startup based in Mexico City, is currently fine-tuning a wearable device which will be able to detect breast cancer tumours at an early treatable stage. Sitting comfortably in a sports bra, the wearable works by sensing temperature changes that point to abnormal tumour growth, and may completely revolutionise the way the cancer is diagnosed.
ICON
Ushering in a new era of home-building, Texas firm ICON has erected America's first permitted 3D-printed home in the city of Austin. The groundbreaking structure was constructed last year using 3D printers, robotics and advanced materials. ICON hopes the technology will slash home-building costs significantly on and off-planet, and make the process more sustainable and customisable.
Holoride
German start-up Holoride is on the verge of transforming in-car entertainment with its mixed reality experience, which blends virtual with augmented reality. Dubbed 'XR', the experience will overlay fun imagery on the real world as well as provide exciting VR gaming for passengers in conventional and driverless cars, essentially turning vehicles into “moving theme parks”.
Module
Moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family is a costly and stressful experience. Pittsburgh-based company Module has solved the problem by creating an adaptable tiny house that grows with the family. The firm can add a second or third storey or ground-floor extension to its one-bedroom starter pad with relative ease, as and when the family gets bigger.
Skysource/Skywater Alliance
Climate change is likely to make water scarcity a serious problem in the future. WEDEW (Wood-To-Energy Deployable Emergency Water) may just be the solution to our future H20 issues. Created by US partnership the Skysource/Skywater Alliance, the carbon-negative generator literally makes water out of thin air by creating artificial clouds in a contraption contained within a shipping container.
Spyce
The team behind Boston's Spyce has created the world's first restaurant, which features a robotic kitchen that can rustle up healthy, complex meals. The company, which is aiming to make salubrious Michelin star-worthy meals ultra-affordable, recently scored $21 million (£16m) in series A funding.
Spacemize
A new concept that could drastically change the way start-ups and remote staff work, Spacemize is a British company that repurposes underused spaces in high-end restaurants and hotels as hip workspaces. Members pay a monthly fee starting from $129 (£99), which gives them access to a wide variety of luxe co-working environments.
Hybrid Air Vehicles
The UK's Hybrid Air Vehicles is building a production-ready airship called the Airlander 10, which it anticipates will take to the skies by the early 2020s. The airship has the potential to turn the aircraft industry on its head. Touring models will cruise at speeds of just 91mph (148km/h) at an altitude of only 1,000 feet, and feature windows that open and glass floors for jaw-dropping sightseeing.
Eight Sleep
As well as producing a smart bed that tracks slumber patterns for a better night's rest, New York City's Eight Sleep has recently launched the $1,995 (£1.5k) Pod. The world's first bed that learns the optimum temperature for the user's sleep, Pod warms or cools automatically to make tossing and turning and sleepless nights a thing of the past.
Eviation
Air travel is notoriously bad for the planet, as you're probably well aware. Eviation is looking to change that. The Israeli firm is pioneering the industry's first all-electric aircraft, which will be built from 95% composite materials. Test flights are due to begin this year, and company CEO Omer Bar-Yohay thinks that all-electric planes could be flying commercially within 15 years.
DNA Romance
A Canadian dating firm that makes the likes of Tinder seem as old-fashioned as a village matchmaker, DNA Romance is a site that analyses its users' DNA to come up with suitable matches based on their chemical make-up. Users simply send off for a DNA kit and mail the company two cheek swabs. They are then provided with a selection of potential love interests. Other sites that offer a similar service include Pheramor and Singld Out.
Rivian
Having recently landed a hefty investment courtesy of Amazon, American automaker Rivian is producing the world's first production all-electric pickup truck, the R1T. In addition to launching the planet's first all-electric adventure vehicle, Rivian has scheduled the first deliveries of its R1T vehicle for next year.
UrbiGo
Buying a bag of pre-packaged herbs from the supermarket is so passé. Thanks to UrbiGo, you can now grow them in the comfort of your home with next to no effort. The Serbian start-up produces a compact indoor modular garden with a grow light and cylinder containing soil, nutrients and water, which is controlled via an interactive app.
Full Article: The incredible companies looking to change life as we know it | lovemoney.com
Do you want a glimpse into the future? Forget the tarot cards and crystal balls, and instead look to what some of the world's most innovative companies are working on right now. From game-changing food firms and DNA-based dating sites, to a trailblazing flying car and electric plane start-ups, these forward-thinking firms are aiming to revolutionise the way we live.
NovaMeat
An increasing number of people are going vegan or at least cutting down on their meat intake to help improve their health and save the planet. In the US, the number of vegans grew by 600% in 2017, reaching 19.6 million people, according to a report by GlobalData. Enter NovaMeat. The Barcelona-based biotech start-up has developed the world's first 3D-printed plant-based steak, which is made from vegetable proteins and mimics the “fibrous flesh” of real meat.
Perfect Day
Californian start-up Perfect Day is poised to disrupt the unsustainable dairy industry in a similar way. The biotech firm has perfected a process that creates cruelty-free dairy proteins without cows. How? By using microflora and fermentation techniques to create an end product that is lactose, hormone, cholesterol and antibiotic-free, and of course infinitely kinder to the planet.
Forward
The brainchild of former Google exec Adrian Aoun, Forward is a state-of-the-art clinic focused on preventative medicine that has a pricing structure much like a gym membership. Founded in 2017, the company already has five locations in the US, which boast AI-powered and voice-enabled diagnostic tech, as well as DNA sequencing tools and futuristic body scanners.
Mojo Vision
Invisible computing is set to be all the rage in the not-too-distant future. Mojo Vision, a US start-up consisting of ex-engineers from Google, Apple, Amazon and more recently bagged $50 million (£38m) in funding to develop augmented reality contact lenses. According to the firm, the lenses will deliver "information when you need it" and let you connect with others "at a glance, anytime, anywhere".
Cabin
Coach travel is a whole lot more eco-friendly at present than travelling by plane, but it can be an uncomfortable experience. Luckily, San Francisco's Cabin has the answer. The travel firm offers overnight trips between San Fran and New York City in swish “moving hotels” decked out with dreamy sleeping cabins. Best of all, the trips start from just $84 (£64) one way.
Bumblebee Spaces
As the global population grows, living space is likely to be at a premium. Cue Bumblebee Spaces. The San Francisco-based firm uses smart robots and an AI stack to “unlock the third dimension” and store everything from beds to shelves in the ceiling. Hidden away, they can be retrieved on-demand via the company's app.
Higia
Higia, a medtech startup based in Mexico City, is currently fine-tuning a wearable device which will be able to detect breast cancer tumours at an early treatable stage. Sitting comfortably in a sports bra, the wearable works by sensing temperature changes that point to abnormal tumour growth, and may completely revolutionise the way the cancer is diagnosed.
ICON
Ushering in a new era of home-building, Texas firm ICON has erected America's first permitted 3D-printed home in the city of Austin. The groundbreaking structure was constructed last year using 3D printers, robotics and advanced materials. ICON hopes the technology will slash home-building costs significantly on and off-planet, and make the process more sustainable and customisable.
Holoride
German start-up Holoride is on the verge of transforming in-car entertainment with its mixed reality experience, which blends virtual with augmented reality. Dubbed 'XR', the experience will overlay fun imagery on the real world as well as provide exciting VR gaming for passengers in conventional and driverless cars, essentially turning vehicles into “moving theme parks”.
Module
Moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family is a costly and stressful experience. Pittsburgh-based company Module has solved the problem by creating an adaptable tiny house that grows with the family. The firm can add a second or third storey or ground-floor extension to its one-bedroom starter pad with relative ease, as and when the family gets bigger.
Skysource/Skywater Alliance
Climate change is likely to make water scarcity a serious problem in the future. WEDEW (Wood-To-Energy Deployable Emergency Water) may just be the solution to our future H20 issues. Created by US partnership the Skysource/Skywater Alliance, the carbon-negative generator literally makes water out of thin air by creating artificial clouds in a contraption contained within a shipping container.
Spyce
The team behind Boston's Spyce has created the world's first restaurant, which features a robotic kitchen that can rustle up healthy, complex meals. The company, which is aiming to make salubrious Michelin star-worthy meals ultra-affordable, recently scored $21 million (£16m) in series A funding.
Spacemize
A new concept that could drastically change the way start-ups and remote staff work, Spacemize is a British company that repurposes underused spaces in high-end restaurants and hotels as hip workspaces. Members pay a monthly fee starting from $129 (£99), which gives them access to a wide variety of luxe co-working environments.
Hybrid Air Vehicles
The UK's Hybrid Air Vehicles is building a production-ready airship called the Airlander 10, which it anticipates will take to the skies by the early 2020s. The airship has the potential to turn the aircraft industry on its head. Touring models will cruise at speeds of just 91mph (148km/h) at an altitude of only 1,000 feet, and feature windows that open and glass floors for jaw-dropping sightseeing.
Eight Sleep
As well as producing a smart bed that tracks slumber patterns for a better night's rest, New York City's Eight Sleep has recently launched the $1,995 (£1.5k) Pod. The world's first bed that learns the optimum temperature for the user's sleep, Pod warms or cools automatically to make tossing and turning and sleepless nights a thing of the past.
Eviation
Air travel is notoriously bad for the planet, as you're probably well aware. Eviation is looking to change that. The Israeli firm is pioneering the industry's first all-electric aircraft, which will be built from 95% composite materials. Test flights are due to begin this year, and company CEO Omer Bar-Yohay thinks that all-electric planes could be flying commercially within 15 years.
DNA Romance
A Canadian dating firm that makes the likes of Tinder seem as old-fashioned as a village matchmaker, DNA Romance is a site that analyses its users' DNA to come up with suitable matches based on their chemical make-up. Users simply send off for a DNA kit and mail the company two cheek swabs. They are then provided with a selection of potential love interests. Other sites that offer a similar service include Pheramor and Singld Out.
Rivian
Having recently landed a hefty investment courtesy of Amazon, American automaker Rivian is producing the world's first production all-electric pickup truck, the R1T. In addition to launching the planet's first all-electric adventure vehicle, Rivian has scheduled the first deliveries of its R1T vehicle for next year.
UrbiGo
Buying a bag of pre-packaged herbs from the supermarket is so passé. Thanks to UrbiGo, you can now grow them in the comfort of your home with next to no effort. The Serbian start-up produces a compact indoor modular garden with a grow light and cylinder containing soil, nutrients and water, which is controlled via an interactive app.
Full Article: The incredible companies looking to change life as we know it | lovemoney.com
