Driving Climate Tech Innovation
We connect organizations with the world’s top startups and technologies to drive climate impact
How it Works
- Discover: We identify opportunities and connect you with innovative climate tech startups.
- Evaluate: Our experts vet startups to ensure the best fit for your needs and goals.
- Pilot: We design and manage proof-of-concept projects with clear success metrics.
Our Services
Startup Partnerships and Venture Clienting
We connect you with top climate tech startups to solve your decarbonization challenges.
- Global Startup Sourcing: Tap into a vast network of leading climate tech startups.
- Tailored Startup Fit: Evaluate startups to ensure alignment with your technology needs and goals.
- Pilot Project Management: Oversee proof-of-concept projects with measurable outcomes.
Innovation Strategy and Management
We craft tailored strategies to align innovation with your climate goals.
- Opportunity Identification: Assess decarbonization gaps and climate tech opportunities.
- Actionable Strategies: Develop clear plans to embed innovation into your objectives.
- Startup and Investment Programs: Design and manage startup initiatives and early-stage investment vehicles.
Innovation Workshops and Masterclasses
Empower your team with the tools and insights to lead in climate innovation.
- Explore Key Trends: Understand emerging & exponential climate technologies and market developments.
- Enhance Collaboration: Master effective partnership strategies with startups.
- Build Expertise: Equip your team with the skills to scale and sustain innovation.
Ready to Drive Climate Innovation?
Sectors We Work In
Energy and Electricity Generation
Advancing renewable and carbon free energy, grid innovation and energy storage.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Regenerative farming practices, alternative proteins, precision agriculture, restoring and enhancing natural carbon sinks and ecosystems.
Industry and Manufacturing
Reducing emissions in steel, cement, chemicals, and other industrial processes through cleaner technologies and innovative materials.
Transportation and Mobility
Decarbonizing aviation, shipping, logistics, and promoting sustainable and electric mobility solutions.
Buildings and Infrastructure
Enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, promoting sustainable construction, retrofitting existing structures, and improving urban infrastructure.
Carbon Removal and Utilization
Developing energy-efficient and financially viable carbon removal approaches, utilizing CO₂ for healthier soils or as feedstock for new synthetic materials.
Climate Finance and Digital Technologies
Driving innovation in sustainable finance, carbon markets, fintech solutions, and leveraging IoT, AI, and digital tools to monitor emissions and enhance climate resilience.
Adaptation and Resilience
Building climate resilience through infrastructure, planning, and risk management solutions to address unavoidable climate impacts.
Our Global Innovation Pipeline
We provide unparalleled access to the forefront of climate innovation:
- Extensive Network: Our global network of 150+ climate tech incubators, accelerators, and early-stage investors, provide us with unparalleled deal flow.
- Startup Access: Our data partners provide us access to 50,000+ climate tech startups from around the world.
About Us
The Climate Edge Global Team
Hendrik Tiesinga - CEO & Founder (Lisbon & San Francisco)
Hendrik has two decades of experience working in sustainability, innovation and startup ecosystem building.
He previously was the co-founder & chief strategy officer at New Energy Nexus, the world’s largest clean energy startup accelerator and funder. He also co-founded Free Electrons a startup innovation platform backed by global utilities, and was part of the founding team of The Finance Innovation Lab in London.
Through his work he has engaged with hundreds of climate tech entrepreneurs around the world. Having lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Africa and North-America, he divides his time between Lisbon and San Francisco.
About Us
The Climate Edge Global Team
Hendrik Tiesinga - CEO & Founder (Lisbon & San Francisco)
Hendrik has two decades of experience working in sustainability, innovation and startup ecosystem building.
He previously was the co-founder & chief strategy officer at New Energy Nexus, the world’s largest clean energy startup accelerator and funder. He also co-founded Free Electrons a startup innovation platform backed by global utilities, and was part of the founding team of The Finance Innovation Lab in London.
Through his work he has engaged with hundreds of climate tech entrepreneurs around the world. Having lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Africa and North-America, he divides his time between Lisbon and San Francisco.
Partners & Clients
Why Choose Climate Edge?
Your Trusted Partner in Climate Innovation
Access the world’s best climate startups, incubators, and investors.
Expertise in solving complex challenges in energy, transport, heavy industry, and agriculture.
Delivering measurable outcomes from strategy to execution.
Customized for your goals and sustainability needs.
Let’s Work Together
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