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Recent public funding has jumpstarted climate innovation but more diverse funding is needed to get start-ups off the ground. A new Nature Portfolio study finds corporate investments coupled with public & private funding can accelerate new tech: go.umd.edu/StartupOutcomes

Recent public funding has jumpstarted climate innovation but more diverse funding is needed to get start-ups off the ground. A new Nature Portfolio study finds corporate investments coupled with public & private funding can accelerate new tech: go.umd.edu/StartupOutcomes

Future of Climate Financing at Startuplab 2030. Great panel with Namratha Kothapalli , Maynard Holt , Danijel Višević and Madelene Larsson - Pass the “Mr. Burns test”: Focus on profitability not “impact” - Need global applicability of solutions - Investors should be comparing the different climate swim lanes to maximize returns and climate potential

The Agenda for the fourth annual SOSV Climate Tech Summit 🌍 (Free | Online | Oct. 14-18) is LIVE 🎉 The 19 main sessions and 10 breakouts (so far) feature an all-star cast of VCs💰, founders 🏭 and technologists 🔬 who are important players at this moment in climate tech, with all its perils, promise, and wild new ideas. Here’s a sampling on the main stage sessions: - 2024: A new Chapter in Climate VC? - Crossing the Chasm to Series B - Steel and Cement’s Electrifying Futures - Battery Wars: Can The Best Tech Win? - Growth Investors Backed Off. What will bring them back? - Climate Tech is Too Capital Intensive. (But Not Always) - SPF 1000: Modifying Solar Radiation - It’s Actuarial. Climate is Reinventing Insurance. - Koloma: The Clean H2 Under Our Feet Check out the agenda and register today. It's free and online. Agenda https://lnkd.in/gCDK_ev3 Register https://lnkd.in/ge-7nWzd

Climate change is here. We have to deal with it. Technology will be an enabler. But what are companies doing to make their value chains more resilient? Let me highlight an exciting event taking place in Berlin on 6 November - THE SHIFT, Europe's first 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻  conference. While our 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀, to highlight the opportunity of investing in climate adaptation, The Shift focuses on the challenges businesses face in a changing climate. One of the speakers we would like to highlight here: Eric White. He says we need to develop ecosystems to help organisations adapt better. So let's not just #climaterisk, let's act for a more resilient future. We couldn't agree more, Eric! Stefan Rahmstorf, Jem Bendell, Jochen Hauff, Ina Karabasz, Florian Feigs, Jenny Kwan, Katharina Beck, Marcia Toledo Sotillo, A/Prof Johanna Nalau, Elisa Seith, James Hubbard, Prof. Dr. Nadine Pratt, Jutta Reinhard-Rupp, Kira Jade Cooper, Laurine Lanuit #wildfireprevention #floodprevention #urbanresilience #desalination #foodsecurity #waterusage #regenerativeagriculture #biodiversity #climateadaptation #climateresilience #climatejustice #adaptyourworld #resiliencetech

New Partnership Announcement! We’re proud to announce our strategic partnership with Net Zero Insights, the leading market intelligence platform driving capital flow into climate innovations. At Climate First, we are committed to backing the next generation of climate entrepreneurs advancing global industrial transformation. Achieving this requires investing in cutting-edge technologies led by exceptional teams and making informed, data-driven decisions. This partnership marks another significant step toward realizing that vision. Net Zero Insights offers a powerful climate tech database, unlocking critical insights into emerging sectors, breakthrough technologies, transformative deals, and the investors and teams shaping the future of climate innovation. Their industry reports provide comprehensive, data-driven perspectives for stakeholders across the ecosystem. Stay tuned for their State of Climate Tech 2024 Report, set to be published on December 13th, offering even deeper insights into the trends defining the climate tech landscape this past year. Here’s to new collaborations! Nadav Steinmetz I Guy Cherni I Eric Kohlmann I Dor Bershadsky I Arielle Evan I Keren Jason I Racheli Moskowitz I Emet Zeitz I Federico Cristoforoni  I Andrea Canepa I Sofia Esteves

Europe is leading the charge in climate tech innovation 🌱 Three ways your business can you be part of the solution: • Learn more about these innovative startups and their vital work. • Consider investing in climate tech to support their growth. • Get involved in climate activism and advocate for change. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eu4pF48N #climatetech #innovation #sustainability #Europe #climateaction

Over the past decade, climate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean has surged, with over 325 deals generating more than $3.4 billion. This growth, rooted in social entrepreneurship, has evolved to address local environmental challenges with resilience. Explore the full report, "A Glimpse into Climate Innovation Ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean" led by Climate-KIC in partnership with Briter and Salesforce, to which we proudly contributed alongside other key stakeholders in the LatAm entrepreneurship ecosystem. ⬇ This report is a vital resource for ecosystem support organizations (ESOs), climate ventures, investors and policymakers dedicated to combating climate change.

"The climate crisis is the largest thing that humans have ever done and there is nothing else that has even come close." - Bill McKibben Techonomy Climate West is an epicenter of innovation and discourse, aiming to confront the most pressing issue of our era—climate change. Hosted in Silicon Valley, it is a dynamic platform where #experts, #industryleaders, and #entrepreneurs unite with a shared mission: to propel our world toward a sustainable and resilient future. Attendees of #TechonomyClimate West can look forward to thought-provoking keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and ample opportunities for enlightening conversations. This gathering is a rare chance to dive deep into the nexus of technology, policy, and sustainability, engaging with complex climate challenges and the diverse strategies needed to address them. Speakers include: Dan Carol, Milken Institute Nicholas Dirks, The New York Academy of Sciences Nneka (Uzoh) Kibuule, Aligned Climate Capital Erika Chan, United States Steel Corporation and more... Learn more and register to join us here: https://lnkd.in/ec_HEamE #techonomyclimate #siliconvalley #conference #climateconference #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #climatechange #climateaction #networking #startups #founders #leadingvoices #sustainable #event

Did you know that $3.4 billion have been directed towards climate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2015 and 2024? Our latest report "A glimpse into Climate Innovation Ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean", developed by EIT Climate-KIC with Briter Bridges and funded by Salesforce, explores the rise of early-stage ventures in the region and pressing challenges in diversity within the sector. 🔗 Read the full report now: https://bit.ly/3AlDFrD Join us on 27 August at 17:00 CEST on Zoom as we dive in and explore the report with leaders and innovators. 🔗 Register for the event today: https://bit.ly/3X0YzoK #ClimateInnovation #ClimateEntrepreneurship #GenderInclusiveClimateAction #Sustainability