To combat climate change effectively, it's essential to translate innovative technologies into market-ready solutions rapidly. The IEA forecasts that 35% of necessary emissions reductions by 2050 will stem from yet-to-be-developed technologies. Europe demonstrates potential, with over €20 billion raised by climate tech startups in 2023, yet a significant $2 trillion funding gap persists. Evaluating early-stage climate innovations is challenging due to misaligned frameworks. A focus on five key questions can guide investors and founders towards impactful contributions.
Turning lab discoveries into commercial solutions is notoriously hard: timelines are long, funding is risky, and policy frameworks are often unclear.
Deloitte estimated a $2 trillion private funding gap for next-generation climate technologies by 2030. Some of this money will come from Venture Capital, but money alone is not enough.
Many investors lack the tools to evaluate impact at the pre-seed stage. Existing frameworks aren't designed for early climate tech.
Promising innovations are overlooked - and many are still in the lab or struggling to cross the 'valley of death' between early innovation and commercial success.
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