A Positive Climate

a deep dive on #nuclear, with a particular focus on the current australian energy ‘debate’…

Can we cool buildings and generate water at the same time? Dil Khosa from Dewpoint Innovations is developing next-generation dual-function paint technology that not only cools the built environment but also passively generates water. With air conditioning demand in Southeast Asia expected to triple by 2050—an estimated 300 million units—Dewpoint’s solution aims to reduce energy demand while addressing water scarcity. 🌍 You can find this episode with ten of Australia's best climate tech startups pitching A Positive Climate out now on all podcast platforms!

Can we make sustainable timber the go-to material for modern construction? Adam Jones from CLT Toolbox is building mass timber engineering software to simplify the design of beautiful, sustainable timber buildings. With concrete and steel responsible for 11% of global emissions, mass timber is a greener alternative—but engineers face manual processes and a lack of resources. CLT Toolbox is here to change that, making it easier than ever to bring sustainable materials into the mainstream - with backing from investors like Giant Leap, Ecotone Ventures and Archangel Ventures Hear more about their game-changing approach on our latest PitchFest episode, available now on all podcast platforms! 🎧 Subscribe and follow A Positive Climate find your next favourite climate startup 🌍

Can we make soil data the key to sustainable agriculture? Roozbeh Ravansari from X-Centric Sciences is developing innovative hardware for soil measurement, capturing vital soil carbon information alongside other data that helps optimize agricultural efficiency and sustainability. By combining carbon insights with actionable agricultural data, X-Centric is paving the way for smarter, greener farming practices. 🌍 Roozbeh joined us on the latest PitchFest episode of A Positive Climate to share how X-Centric is revolutionising soil science—out NOW on all podcast platforms! 🎙️

What if you could measure your company’s full environmental footprint in just 24 hours? Debbie O'Byrne, MBA from Planet Price | B Corp is making it possible with their AI-driven platform, analyzing everything from carbon emissions to water and pollution. They help businesses identify environmental hotspots, prepare for disclosure, and make smarter, sustainable decisions. Debbie shared more on our latest PitchFest episode—now live on all podcast platforms! 🎙️ Subscribe and follow A Positive Climate to find your next favourite climate startup 🌍

Can Australian technology better optimise the output from solar panels? Garth Paton from GridStore Energy thinks it can! Gridstore is creating a solution which wires distributed batteries in parallel under every four solar panels. According to Garth it can provide up to 15% more power to each solar panel. Garth gave us the 60 second pitch below in the latest A Positive Climate Pitchfest episode! It was followed by shark tank style Q&A trying to unpack the GridStore opportunity. You can find this episode with ten of Australia's best climate tech startups pitching A Positive Climate out now on all podcast platforms! Subscribe to A Positive Climate and find your next favourite climate startup🌟. 

Can we generate high-temperature heat without using water? Prashant S. Parulekar from InfigoLabs is aiming to electrify high-temperature heat production with a green hydrogen solution. By producing and consuming hydrogen in situ, their closed-loop system aims to eliminate a water footprint while delivering clean, efficient energy. Catch Prashant on our latest PitchFest episode to hear how InfigoLabs is revolutionizing energy—streaming now on all podcast platforms! 🎧 Subscribe and follow A Positive Climate

Can Australian technology unlock the full revenue potential of grid-scale batteries? Sahand Karimi from OptiGrid is enabling battery operators to optimise their revenue through physics-informed machine learning models. By forecasting electricity prices, Optigrid helps operate and trade batteries in the most efficient way, making the entire process smarter and more profitable. With this technology, Optigrid is driving a more efficient, sustainable energy market. 🌱 And even better, they recently announced a seed raise supported by IP Group plc and Virescent Ventures. Learn more about their innovative solution on our latest PitchFest episode—streaming now on your favorite podcast platform! Don’t miss it! 🎧 Follow A Positive Climate to find your next favourite Australian startup 🔋✨

Can we make sustainability simple and accessible for SMEs? 🤔 Renate Crollini from Brownee - Sustainability in the baking is building a platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses to thrive in their ESG and sustainability efforts. With Brownee, SMEs can learn about sustainability, get tailored advice, connect with solution providers, track progress, benchmark against peers, and confidently showcase their achievements to stakeholders. 💡 Sustainability isn’t just for big corporations—Brownee aims to empower the 400 million SMEs that drive more than 50% of the global GDP to take action and make a meaningful impact. Renate joined us on our latest PitchFest episode to share how they’re helping SMEs lead the way in sustainability. 🎙️ Find the episode on all podcast platforms out NOW! Subscribe and follow A Positive Climate to find your next favourite climate startup 🌍

Can we decarbonise aviation in the near term without the weight of batteries? Bob Criner from Stralis Aircraft (YC W23) is developing emission-free hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, tackling the weight and range challenges of batteries. Their groundbreaking fuel cell, six times lighter than conventional designs, enables hydrogen-powered flights with 10 times the range of battery-powered aircraft. It’s tech innovation that has caught the eyes of Y Combinator, Trucks Venture Capital and Climate Capital Tune into our latest PitchFest episode to hear Bob discuss how they’re redefining the future of aviation. Available now on all podcast platforms! 🎧 Join us at A Positive Climate as we spotlight the technologies shaping a cleaner tomorrow. ✈️🌍