As humans continue to exhaust the earth’s resources, it also means that it’s the responsibility of humans create a sustainable future, one in which people can live without the fear of destroying our environment.

Luckily, there are plenty of companies that are currently working on the technology to help realize that future, some of whom have graduated from the Founder Institute. Below are just a few of some of the most promising FI Grads who are working on reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and better utilizing our resources in homes and workplaces around the world. Check out what each of these forward-thinking entrepreneurs have to say about their respective companies and industries in their own words.

Airvinci

Founder: Tarek Ibrahim

Airvinci, a Graduate of the Toronto Founder Institute, is working on the future of personal air transportation by developing the perfect personal helicopter for skydivers, delivery, environmental protection, search and rescue operations, or just the daily commute.

Airvinci's mechanical design is as simplified as possible, with a minimum of exposed moving parts; comes with two separated engines, both powerful enough to keep the drone stable in the air on their own; and features a ballistic parachute that allows a smooth landing even in an emergency, when all else fails.

CO2 Cards

Founder: Yavor Vassilev

CO2 Cards, a Graduate from the Sofia Founder Institute, is a corporate social responsibility platform that helps companies and their employees become more carbon neutral by connecting them with carbon offset projects around the world with UN certified green projects.

Approaching the problem in a innovative way, CO2 Cards focuses on 2 metrics for the assessment: the number of employees and the geo location of your company. Doing so, they provide you with a lean, hustle free solution for executing your corporate social responsibility plans.

Energyly

Founder: Dayal Nathan

Energyly, a Graduate from the Bangalore Founder Institute, is in the business of energy analytics, helping industries, businesses, and homes reduce their power cost by providing them with a simple user interface at a very attractive price point, thereby increasing productivity and profits.

Energyly has created an advanced visualization engine that provides end users with real-time energy monitoring devices that drives savings, combining engaging imagery and context rich, real-time data to keep customers participating in their home energy consumption.

GoFar

Founder: Danny Adams

GoFar, a Graduate of the Sydney Founder Institute, has developed an application that helps cut emissions and make every car a "smart car", providing any driver with real-time feedback to help them reduce fuel consumption, improve safety on the road, and cut time in traffic.

Combining rocket-tracking computing and a Formula One inspired display, GoFar will change the way you drive by helping you find your car's sweet spot - that optimum position that maximises your power and minimises your fuel consumption - through the use of their dongle, RAY, and app.

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