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Our member Jarrod Ormiston partnered with Greenhouse and Made for Scale to unpack the barriers faced by climate hard-tech companies, including longer times to scale, higher capital requirements, and greater market risk compared to their software counterparts. Find out more ... https://lnkd.in/gG3snV67 Mick Liubinskas Mark Bonnar Bill Bartee Phil Morle Mike Cannon-Brookes Chris Erickson

📢 With the 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, the need to ensure the real impact of initiatives that can drive meaningful change has never been more urgent. Collaboration between academia, research institutions, private investment, and the market is crucial to bring proven, effective solutions to life. This is precisely where technology transfer comes into play—the process of 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬. We spoke with Dr. Saara Inkinen to explore the vital role of tech transfer in the fight against climate change. Read the full interview here! https://lnkd.in/d2pZRtAC

In the 'Scientists’ Warning' series, Tomlinson et al. 2024 comment on the role of technology in addressing pressing global concerns like climate change. While it is unquestionable that technological advances are accompanied by detrimental externalities (particular for the environment), the authors highlight the necessity of technological innovation to tackle those challenges. Their message is clear: To face the monumental developments of our time, technological change has to be embraced! Being neither self-sufficient nor perfect, technological innovation nevertheless constitutes a core component to reduce and avoid detrimental social and ecological impacts of human existence. To enable this, establishing and enforcing socio-ecological integration and harmonization guidelines is crucial. However, one should realize there is no free lunch, and humanity will have to keep failing forward for the forseeable future. #zerodegrees https://lnkd.in/dEhifFKb

In the 'Scientists’ Warning' series, Tomlinson et al. 2024 comment on the role of technology in addressing pressing global concerns like climate change. While it is unquestionable that technological advances are accompanied by detrimental externalities (particular for the environment), the authors highlight the necessity of technological innovation to tackle those challenges. Their message is clear: To face the monumental developments of our time, technological change has to be embraced! Being neither self-sufficient nor perfect, technological innovation nevertheless constitutes a core component to reduce and avoid detrimental social and ecological impacts of human existence. To enable this, establishing and enforcing socio-ecological integration and harmonization guidelines is crucial. However, one should realize there is no free lunch, and humanity will have to keep failing forward for the forseeable future. #zerodegrees https://lnkd.in/dEDFcEAg

AI-powered climate tech solutions are becoming more appealing—and received 14.6% of total climate tech investment in the first three quarters of 2024. These findings come from the latest edition of PwC’s annual State of Climate Tech report, which examines the investment landscape and trends in climate tech start-ups. Here are some additional insights: 🔸 While climate-tech funding has declined, patient investors are focusing on AI, climate adaptation and energy solutions. 🔸 28% of deals are focused on adaptation and resilience—technologies used to manage climate risks. 🔸 Large corporations play a crucial role in advancing climate tech solutions, making up about a quarter of climate tech deals. 🔸 There remains a disparity between emissions and funding in sectors such as industry, food and agriculture, and the built environment. Discover more in the report: https://lnkd.in/eK8PwPjf #sustainability #ClimateTech #technology

🚀 Scaling climate tech innovations require more than just technological breakthroughs. The Adoption Readiness Level (ARL) framework, introduced by the @USDepartmentofEnergy, provides the building blocks to ensure commercialization and mitigate risks early on. Written in collaboration with @Bcapital, @BCG’s new paper explores lessons learned from scaling success stories, showing how aligning technical development with commercial strategies is key to unlocking growth. Check out our latest insights on scaling climate tech: https://lnkd.in/dXZd7-bD #ClimateTech #GreenGrowth #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #Scalability

The UK climate tech sector is gearing up for a transformative year in 2025, with London climate tech startups having raised £2.75B in 2023, the 2nd highest globally. From carbon capture technologies to AI-powered climate solutions and next-gen solid-state batteries, the innovations we’re seeing are not only tackling the climate crisis but also redefining industries. 💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: - The UK government have committed to a £21.7 billion investment over 25 years in Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS). - AI tools are revolutionizing weather prediction and smart energy grids. - Solid-state batteries are promising safer, faster, and more efficient energy storage by late 2025. Curious about how these trends could impact you as a sustainability professional or investor? 📊 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 and click the link to read the full article for a deep dive into the innovations shaping the future of UK climate tech. Let us know in the comments: Which trend do you think will have the biggest impact in 2025? #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #Greentech #CCS #CCUS #AI

Add this to your summer reading list. Larry Weber is always on point with where the world is and where it’s headed. Look for his latest book later this summer, which examines how technology can and must help us solve the world’s most vexing problems. It’s an important read.

Overcoming Sceptics: The Economic Case for Climate Tech byChristian Hernandez Gallardo & Nicholas Chadwick Political shifts threaten climate goals, but climate tech remains essential and viable. To thrive, startups must prioritise data-driven proof of commercial value to secure investor confidence and scale innovations. Net Zero Momentum: Despite setbacks, the EU and UK push forward, and the Inflation Reduction Act remains crucial in the US. Data is Key: Proving commercial viability, optimising tech efficiency, and showcasing resilience across industries are critical. Tangible Solutions: Focus on scalable, deployable solutions over moonshots to unlock the positive feedback loop needed for growth. The climate tech industry can deliver real impact by merging innovation with market realities. #ClimateTech #NetZero #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

Tremendous accomplishment to be featured as a startup to watch in Decarb Connect's report: "Ones to Watch: Climate Tech Start-ups and Scale-ups 2024"! 🏆 The report celebrates innovative companies making significant strides towards a carbon-negative future. If you are passionate about climate tech solutions, this is a must-read to stay informed about the latest emerging technologies. 🌱💡 Be sure to download the report for free here: https://hubs.ly/Q02HXnjp0. RepAir Carbon Capture's technology is featured on page 13 of the report. #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #CCUS