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If you know me, you’re aware that summer is always the high season for scouting startups 🙅♀️ 🏖️ We’ve officially kicked off the ClimateX Accelerator last week, meaning that the hectic selection ''season'' is finally over. Months of scouting and thoughtful curation went into selecting these teams, I can only be proud of us: To Florencia, who took as many calls as me to make my summer less hectic and to Darius for his wise advice and constant drive to make our program even better. Here are my key takeaways: 1️⃣ Handpicked Connections This year, we focused on quality over quantity, making direct connections at key events and bringing those startups to ours. This approach allowed us to engage with teams that are truly pushing the boundaries in climate tech. 2️⃣ Partnering with Ecosystem Leaders Long-standing partnerships helped us identify innovative teams and game-changing solutions. Our alumni acted as ambassadors, and our mentors were invaluable in helping us find the next gems. A huge thank you to Christoph Rohde Christoph Raethke Rita Katona Martin Valkov Mika Sagindyk Udi G. and many more! 3️⃣ Supporting Female Founders We made a concerted effort to boost female founder participation this year. By starting early conversations with female-led climate tech startups and planting the seed for future female founders, we were able to double the number of female founders in this new cohort. 🎁 Bonus Insight: Crossing Borders Sometimes it’s not just about talking to teams at your event—it’s about crossing borders and thinking outside of the box. One of our team relocated to Berlin just for the program. I wasn’t sure if they’d make it in time, but the magic of Europe made it possible. I’m excited to see how these teams grow and thrive in the coming months. As they integrate into our ecosystem and cohort, I’m confident they will continue to push boundaries and drive impactful change. Let’s get this started! 💪🏻

Happy World Environment Day 2024 🌍 Celebrated annually on June 5th, World Environment Day aims to encourage worldwide awareness and protection for the environment. Aligned with this year's theme of “Land Restoration”, we are proud to feature two startups, ChrysaLabs and Novobiom from our acceleration program and Éco-pivot from our collaborative program with Esplanade Québec. These organisations are contributing to land restoration through their innovations in the soil sampling process, bioremediation, and ecological corridors, respectively. At Cycle Momentum, we’re committed to supporting startups spearheading solutions that have avoided emitting around 30,000 tons of CO2e. Since 2014, we have accelerated 124 climate tech start-ups across 6 sectors, who are backed by over 55 impact partners from our Circle of Partners Funds. For entrepreneurs aspiring to disrupt the climate tech industry, sign up for our acceleration programs: https://lnkd.in/dzVMscWv For investors interested in supporting groundbreaking climate tech solutions, join the Circle of Partner Funds: https://lnkd.in/eNhiXAnr #WorldEnvironmentDay #LandRestoration #ClimateTech #Sustainability

If you have a green business idea Do not forget to apply before 16th June. Climatelaunchpad is the world’S 🌎 biggest green business competition supported by EU and ClimateKIC. For more information www.climatelaunchpad.org #cleantech #girişimcilik #temizenerji #rüzgarenerjisi #climatelaunchpad #clp #climateturkey #güneşenerjisi #circulareconomy #blueeconomy #sürdürebilirlik #sustainability

📢 𝗚𝗼𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘆 📢   T minus six until GoUSA 24! This year we welcome 8 Austrian companies looking to scale their business and expand into the US market. We will count down to their arrival by introducing one participating startup daily. Meet our third startup Carbony and their CEO Matthias Rettenbacher.   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗼?   Carbony develops EU-based carbon removal projects aimed at reducing CO2 emissions through enhanced rock weathering, a process where volcanic rock reacts with CO2 and water to form stable minerals that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere.    In addition to carbon removals, Carbony offers services such as sustainability assessments, risk evaluations, carbon market analysis, and custom carbon removal roadmaps. Their mission is to integrate climate action with business innovation, ensuring impactful and sustainable solutions tailored to specific needs and helping them to achieve NET ZERO emissions.   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? 🤝   Carbony is in the process of raising 3.5 million dollars in a seed round for 15% of equity. 

Great to see Irish Examiner shining a spotlight on Accelerate Green, Bord na Móna’s accelerator programme empowering Irish startups to tackle climate challenges with innovation and sustainability at their core. Since 2022, this initiative has supported over 40 businesses, helping them raise €10 million+ in funding and driving impactful solutions in renewable energy, eco-materials, and sustainable agriculture. Dive into the details and meet the inspiring startups. Applications for Accelerate Green Grow Programme close tomorrow, Nov 22nd. Learn more and apply: www.accelerategreen.ie Elaine Negi, Nicola McDaniel, Resolve Partners #BordnaMóna #AccelerateGreen #sustainability #climateinnovation #AG25

#thoughtfortheday: As Milton barrels towards Florida, floods rage in eastern europe, while droughts and fires proliferate elsewhere, I can't help but think about the future of - food. I'll be at Slush in Helsinki in a few weeks' time, which is focusing very much on startups in the cleantech and eco-tech space. Of all the things we can focus our collective efforts on - fighting climate change + finding ways to cope with our increasingly volatile world really should be a top priority. Very much looking forward to seeing what the next batch of companies are working on.

Here’s our monthly summary from October. We’ve been busy getting our prototypes built, amongst other things. And conferencing, and connecting, and laughing and listening. It’s been a busy month, but there is a lot of progress to report. Step-by-step, we’re building something great! #biodiversity #bioacoustics #startups https://lnkd.in/dDVGmHen

🌍✨ Successful Earthshot Entrepreneur’s Club Event Highlights! ✨🌍 Yesterday, our Earthshot Entrepreneur’s Club hosted an inspiring first event focused on tackling the five key areas linked to the prestigious Earthshot Prize! 💡🌱 Entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers gathered to share ideas and solutions that align with the Earthshot goals: Protect and Restore Nature: Startups shared game-changing ideas to rewild ecosystems and protect biodiversity. Clean Our Air: Solutions ranged from innovative air filtration systems to policies combating air pollution. Revive Our Oceans: Ocean cleanup technologies and sustainable fishing practices were the hot topics in this session. Build a Waste-Free World: Circular economy ideas dominated, with discussions on upcycling and reducing waste in production. Fix Our Climate: Entrepreneurs presented groundbreaking technologies to reduce emissions and scale renewable energy. The energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and the collaborations formed here will undoubtedly contribute to a brighter, greener future. 🌍🔥 #Earthshot #Innovation #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #ClimateAction #EcoInnovation Hilary Roberts Brian Baillie Sophie Turner Matthew Preston Kairen Skelley Angela Archer HELIX@Leeds

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, climate technology start-ups and scale-ups are leading the way in promoting innovation. What steps must they take to secure financial aid and achieve substantial growth? A recently released guide, co-created by climate tech experts including Ted Persson and Sandra Malmberg from EQT Ventures and Rokas Peciulaitis from Contrarian Ventures, provides valuable insights for companies in the climate tech industry. The article explores key strategies and factors that entrepreneurs in this field should consider. Grateful to my excellent colleagues Vladana Elez Berselius, Carl Ljunggren, Tobias Lundberg ,and Tomas Naucler for their invaluable assistance in making this project possible. Drive change towards a sustainable future. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eDThAm6i #ClimateTech #Sustainability #GBB2024

The GreenTech Summit at #KenyaInnovationWeek2024 highlights the transformative work of the #timbuktoo GreenTech Hub and showcases startups tackling Africa’s climate challenges. Together, we’re sparking Africa’s green revolution and scaling sustainable solutions!