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Welcome to our News Page! Stay updated with the latest breakthroughs and developments from Daphne Technology. Here, we share our journey in advancing sustainable solutions, our achievements, and insights into our innovative projects. Dive into the world of Daphne Technology and discover how we're shaping a greener future.

UECC and Daphne Technology Join Forces to Drive Advanced Emissions Monitoring on UECC’s Latest Vehicle Carrier

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ emissions monitoring system to enhance its environmental performance, a partnership reflecting both UECC and Daphne’s commitment to sustainability within the maritime industry.


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Daphne Technology Announces the Launch of Daphne Solutions SA, Focused on Sulphur Removal and Carbon Management

Daphne Technology is announcing the launch of its new entity, Daphne Solutions SA. This strategic spin-off is positioned to better serve customers by offering project engineering solutions integrating its innovative technologies for sulphur removal and carbon management through circular economy initiatives.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology Partners with Williams on DOE Grant to Reduce Methane Emissions

Daphne Technology and Williams, a leading energy infrastructure company, are proud to announce their collaboration on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) grant. This partnership underscores both companies' commitment to reducing methane emissions.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology Launches Innovative Carbon Credit Methodology to Tackle Methane Emissions

Daphne Technology announces the approval of its pioneering carbon credit methodology by Gold Standard. This milestone directly targets reducing methane emissions from internal combustion engines using any methane-rich fuel. 


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Press Release: Daphne Technology expands global footprint with launch of Singapore hub

Daphne Technology is pleased to announce the establishment of our new subsidiary, Daphne Technology Singapore. This strategic expansion marks a significant step in our growth, positioning Singapore as the central hub for our maritime operations in the Asia-Pacific region.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology’s SlipPure™ achieves Lloyd’s Register Approval in Principle for innovative Plasma-Catalysis System with Proven Performance Results.

Daphne Technology’s innovative SlipPure™ system has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its Plasma-Catalytic technology, with LR witnessed results confirming its performance. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the fight against methane slip in the maritime and land-based oil and gas industries.


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Meet the Team at Daphne Technology - Spotlighting Dr Behnaz Varandili

In our ongoing series spotlighting the team at Daphne Technology, we are excited to continue introducing you to the brilliant minds propelling our mission forward. Today, we turn our spotlight to Dr Behnaz Varandili, our esteemed Senior Scientist, whose remarkable work in catalysis is pivotal in advancing our journey towards a sustainable future.


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Press Release: Trafigura to commercially deploy Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™  on LNG carrier for precise MRV and optimisation of GHG emissions.

Daphne Technology proudly announces a significant milestone. The company has been selected by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, for its first commercial deployment of PureMetrics™, scheduled for the summer of 2024.


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Meet the Team at Daphne Technology - Spotlighting Dimitris Kampanis

We are excited to introduce you to the team behind Daphne Technology. Today, we are spotlighting Dimitris Kampanis, Head of Sales and Business Development. Dimitris is steering the sales strategies for our sustainable solutions. 


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Daphne Technology Joins United Nations COP28 in Dubai’s Swiss Startup Village

Daphne Technology has been selected to showcase our innovative solutions at COP28, which is scheduled in Dubai this December. As one of the few chosen to showcase cutting-edge solutions at COP28 in the Swiss Startup Village, Daphne Technology stands at the forefront of driving sustainability initiatives on a global scale. The prestigious event, uniting nations, organisations, and visionary enterprises, presents an unparalleled platform for collaboration and groundbreaking ideas to combat climate change. 


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Press Release: Daphne Technology launches US subsidiary in Houston, Texas, to lead the charge in reducing methane.

Daphne Technology announces the establishment of its new subsidiary in the US. The expansion into the United States comes with the appointment of a distinguished industry expert, Jamie Brick, who will spearhead our operations from the heart of the North American energy sector, Houston, Texas. Committed to combating methane emissions, this move aligns with tightening US regulations, marking a pivotal step in our mission to make a tangible impact on reducing pollution.


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Meet us at KorMarine 2023

This year, Daphne Technology is thrilled to be part of KorMarine 2023. Our Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr William Ramsay, and Chief Product Officer (CPO), Thomas F. Werner, will be present at the Swiss Pavilion representing Daphne. 


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Press Release: Daphne Technology unveils a series of groundbreaking developments in PureMetrics™, empowering businesses to achieve carbon reduction goals.


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Daphne Technology in the Spotlight: Celebrating Digital Innovation Empowering Operational Improvements for Carbon Footprint Sustainability.

At Daphne Technology, our commitment to innovation and sustainability has never been more substantial, and we are excited to share two remarkable milestones that underscore our dedication to shaping a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology.


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Press Release: Shipping leaders collaborate in landmark methane abatement technology trial.

Major maritime industry players have come together in a collaborative effort to implement Daphne Technology's groundbreaking SlipPureTM methane abatement solution onto the Angelicoussis Group’s LNG carrier Maran Gas Chios.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology achieves significant milestones in exhaust gas purification efforts with EU Horizon 2020-funded project.

As a pioneering company in exhaust gas purification, we are thrilled to announce that we have reached remarkable milestones in our efforts. This significant progress has been made possible by a project funded by the EU Horizon 2020, showcasing our commitment to developing cleaner, more sustainable solutions for tackling exhaust emissions.


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Daphne Technology Wins Deep-Tech/Life Science Category at Swiss Economic Forum Awards.

Daphne Technology receives the prestigious Deep-Tech/Life Science Award at the 25th Swiss Economic Forum. Daphne's commitment to developing sustainable solutions to combat emissions and our innovative products stood out among the finalists, securing this recognition.


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Press Release: LR award Approval in Principle for Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ emission monitoring and reporting system.

Daphne Technology has been awarded the Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its PureMetricsTM solution, an advanced emission monitoring and reporting system. PureMetricsTM offers real-time measurement and reporting of greenhouse gases emitted from maritime and land-based combustion engines, providing valuable insights for reducing emissions and achieving sustainability goals in hard-to-decarbonise industries.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology to advance Carbon Capture in the maritime transport sector.

PRESS RELEASE from Daphne Technology, announcing the licensing agreement with Saudi Aramco Technologies Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, to further develop and commercialise its mobile carbon capture (MCC) technology.


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Join Us at Nor-Shipping 2023!

Talk to us about the Future of Emission Reduction Technology at Nor-Shipping 2023.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology raises CHF 3 million through Series B extension with J.P. Morgan as a new investor.

PRESS RELEASE from Daphne Technology, announcing the raise of CHF 3 million, extending Daphne Technology's successful Series B investment round.


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Daphne Technology won 10th place in the prestigious TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards!

Switzerland is the home of outstanding deep tech startups. Last night, the 12th edition of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award showcased their best and put a spotlight on Daphne Technology, handpicked by the expert jury and a public voting.


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Press Release: Lloyd´s Register awards Approval in Principle (AiP) for Daphne Technology’s SlipPure™ solution.

A variety of LNG carriers and LNG-fuelled ships will benefit from the Swiss - Norwegian company’s methane abatement technology, says the press release from Lloyd's Registers. We are proud to announce Lloyd’s Register also has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daphne Technology for our methane abatement technology SlipPure


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Press Release: DNV grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for Daphne Technology’s SlipPure™ solution.

DNV has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daphne Technology (DT) for the onboard installation of its methane abatement technology, SlipPureTM. The AiP was presented to Daphne Technology, today at the Posidonia Trade Fair in Athens, June 7th 2022.


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Piloting ammonia as fuel in shipping

Daphne is continuing the involvement in consortiums with key maritime industry stakeholders, with a common goal of driving new technological innovation and enabling an economically sustainable energy transition. We believe we can't reach climate goals working in isolation.


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Daphne Technology wins inaugural Ocean Solutions Award at Nor-Shipping 2022

The Ocean Solutions Award was launched to showcase breakthrough innovations on show at Nor-Shipping. The inaugural Award was awarded in front of an audience of 1000 C-level executives at Nor-Shipping’s Open Leadership Conference in April 2022.


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Daphne at Nor-Shipping & shortlisted for the Award

Daphne will be attending Nor-Shipping with a strong team of our maritime experts and industry leaders. Daphne is also proud to be shortlisted to the Ocean Solution Awards, which will be unveiled at the Nor-Shipping's Ocean Leadership Conference.


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On the path to Zero Carbon emission

Daphne Technology is involved in several different pilots in the Green Shipping Program (GSP), focusing on advancing new technologies and solutions to decarbonise the maritime industry.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology raises an additional 4 million from strategic investors.

Daphne Technology, a Swiss climate tech startup focused on solving the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) challenge, has raised an additional CHF 4 million from Swisscom, private investors introduced through UBS Growth Advisory, and ONE CREATION to scale up the company.


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Press Release: Daphne Technology secures strategic investments from Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures.

Daphne Technology, a Swiss climate tech startup addressing the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) challenge, continues to attract world leaders of the global economy. Investors in this round include Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET, and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, all committed to limiting global warming.


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Daphne testing large-scale emission reduction technology at Ampegon

We are proud to announce the building of our first large scale emission reduction technology prototype test centre in Switzerland. Daphne's core technology to clean multiple forms of toxic pollution and GHG emissions are now set up in a test centre to continue the development and testing of Daphne's award-winning technology, an enabler to reach the Net-Zero goals of the future. 


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Daphne wins Innovation Award

Another fantastic week and achievement for the Daphne Team! Last week we made our first live event appearance since before the pandemic. Our CTO, Dr William Ramsay, presented on stage at the Envirotech For Shipping. Daphne was also awarded at the Ceremony, where we won the Maritime Innovation Award, voted by industry experts.


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Daphne Technology on the prestigious TOP100 SSU list

For the fourth year in a row, Daphne Technology was awarded a prestigious place on the TOP100 Swiss Start-Up list.


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Daphne Technology successfully closed its crowdfunding

We're delighted to announce that we have closed our crowdfunding. The response has been phenomenal, and as a result, we exceeded our funding target! We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who chose to invest in Daphne Technology. Your support means a great deal to us.


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Transitioning from startup to scaleup; CCO Frode Helland-Evebø

Daphne Technology works across borders and industries. Tackling climate change is a global challenge. To achieve Net-Zero by 2050, we need determination and strong collaboration around the globe. So Daphne turns to Norway as its second home, a world leader in developing low- and zero-emission solutions.


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Regulation promotes technological innovation to address climate change

By 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that almost half the toxic emissions reductions will come from technologies currently at the demonstration or prototype phase. Thus, investing today in technological innovations is a must to meet the net-zero goals of the future.


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Leading the clean air transformation; CTO Dr. William Ramsay, PhD

Our Chief Technology Officer was instrumental in winning the Horizon 2020 €2.5 million grant from European Union's research and innovation program. 


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The Scientist behind the invention; Founder & CEO Dr. Mario Michan, PhD, EMBA

Dr. Michan is a sailor, physicist, and founder of Daphne Technology. He is passionate about using innovation to achieve a positive environmental impact and has combined his two life interests, the ocean, and science, to fight climate change.


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Carbon Capture and Storage

Daphne Technology is one of the partners in the Green Shipping Programme and participates in the pilot “Carbon Capture and Storage systems on ships". Capture and storage of CO2, both on land and on board ships, can play a distinct role in reducing GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions.


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Daphne Technology in the news around the world

Our crowdfunding press release generated significant interest worldwide. In the last few days, eleven leading publications picked it up to learn more about our climate tech startup.


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Climate tech Daphne Technology launches crowdfunding campaign. Clean Air. Clean Seas.

Daphne Technology, the climate tech startup eliminating air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, is launching a crowdfunding campaign this May.


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A revolution in exhaust gas purification technology removing all air pollutants with one system

Daphne Technology, a young climate tech company, is about to release the world's first technology to provide a single solution for all forms of pollutant emissions in flue gas: SOx, NOx, CH4, N2O, and CO2. The CO2 solution is our latest development, and the initial results are promising. Our CO2 solution is probably the only technology suitable for marine applications as it requires minimal or no storage.


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Together for a sustainable future

Daphne Technology is one of the partners in the Green Shipping Programme and participates in the pilot "Ammonia as a fuel in shipping". The program aims to advance the Norwegian government's maritime strategies and plans.


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We are fundraising

Daphne Technology is currently pursuing its second equity round and is raising CHF 15 million to conduct pilot testing with leading shipowners and support our commercial ramp-up. Our state-of-the-art patented technology enables the maritime industry to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 or earlier. We reduce emissions from all fuels, providing compliance with toxic gases and mitigating GHG emissions without generating sea pollution from the offshore and maritime industry - reducing your global footprint today and in the future.


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Advanced technologies solve decarbonisation in the maritime industry

90% of the world's trade is made by sea transit and is responsible for more than 3% of global pollution. Dr. Mario Michan, CEO of Daphne Technology, explains how advanced technologies could solve the decarbonisation in the maritime industry.


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Emission gases transformed into a valuable fertiliser

In December 2020, our CEO, Dr. Mario Michan was interviewed by 24heures, the most popular magazine in the region of Swiss Romandie. Dr. Michan explains how our unique innovation removes toxic pollutants and GHG emissions from the exhaust gas. Our core technology, a universal green converter, reduces emissions from all fuels, minimising both air- and sea pollution from the maritime industry.


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1 of 4 finalists in The Climate Show

A special thank you to CleantechAlps' for the nomination. We have been selected amongst a large number of innovations and entrepreneurship of climate-friendly projects and their introduction to the market. After a pitch in front of a prestigious jury, our efforts paid off as we were one of the 4 finalists.


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Success Story: Daphne Technology

International Cleantech Network has defined our technology as disruptive and revolutionary for the maritime industry.


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An increased focus on sustainability in the maritime industry

With the maritime industry facing the most intense and rapid environmental regulatory changes in its history, our CEO and founder Dr. Mario Michan discusses the need to future-proof assets. 


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Preparing for all future fuels and emissions

With the new environmental regulations for the shipping industry,  MARPOL Annex VI revisions, and IMO’s climate change strategy, shipowners cannot rely on outdated legacy solutions, such as wet water scrubbers. Our CEO Dr. Mario Michan talks with MarineLog on the importance of preparing not only for today, but also for all future fuels and emissions. 


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Future-proofing ship emissions with the future in mind

With emission regulations likely to intensify, ship operators have to consider clean technology solutions designed with the future, not the past, in mind. We spoke to Container News on how to solve environmental challenges.


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Re-thinking conventional wisdom

Our CEO Dr. Mario Michan discusses the need to re-think incumbent technology and expectations around exhaust gas cleaning systems’ capacity to respond to MARPOL Annex VI revisions, as well as further impending emissions’ challenges.


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Ranked one of TOP 100 Swiss Startups three years in a row

Daphne Technology is one of the best Swiss start-ups, a recognition that we are very proud of, and have been awarded three years in a row.


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Daphne Technology is worth investing in

BILAN magazine has selected 50 start-ups worth investing in to, in 2020. We are proud to have been chosen as one of them. 


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Leading Swiss newspaper interviewing Daphne

The beginning of the year 2020 was marked by IMO 2020 regulations entering into force and the prestigious magazine LE TEMPS was interested in our solution. It is with our state-of-the-art patented technology that we are really getting noticed and starting to reap praise for all hours spent in science and engineering.


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In partnership with Saudi Aramco

Our state-of-the-art technology have attracted a giant from the oil and gas industry. Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Aramco Oil Company.


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A spin-off from EPFL

Daphne Technology was launched as a spin-off from The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne in 2017. The company maintains strong ties with the university.


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