Building the Future of Climate Innovation
Climate Edge is an innovation studio building ventures, investment vehicles, and startup ecosystems to accelerate climate innovation.
Studio Model
As an innovation studio, we combine strategy, execution, and ecosystem design in one integrated model:
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Strategy
Climate innovation roadmaps, opportunity framing, investment theses. -
Execution
Venture building, startup & pilot programs, fund design, capital activation. -
Ecosystem
Network development, stakeholder engagement, accelerator platforms.
Our Services
Venture Building & Startup Collaboration
Partner with us to co-create climate tech ventures and collaborate with leading startups to address decarbonization challenges.
- Global Startup Sourcing: Access a vast network of climate tech innovators.
- Strategic Partnerships: Forge collaborations that align with your sustainability goals.
- Pilot Project Management: Implement and scale solutions with measurable impact.
Innovation Strategy and Investment Design
Develop comprehensive strategies and investment vehicles to drive climate innovation.
- Opportunity Identification: Pinpoint areas ripe for climate tech intervention.
- Investment Vehicle Design: Create funds and financial instruments to support climate ventures.
- Innovation Management: Design and manage startup and innovation programs.
Capacity Building & Ecosystem Development
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 over two decades of experience as a climate entrepreneur, investor and ecosystem builder.
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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