ClimaTech Innovation Challenge 2025
The AI first competition to help scale climate and energy companies of all stages.
Scaling Climate and Energy Solutions
The ClimaTech Innovation Challenge helps climate and energy solution providers connect with customers, investors, and other resources. Engage with industry leaders and take your company to the next level.
Prizes
Compete for cash prizes and other resources.
Connect and Scale
Get matched with potential customers and other resources to help you scale.
Visibility & Networks
Showcase your innovation to potential investors, partners, and customers.
Past Competition Highlights
Enhanced by AI, Judged by Experts
Our competition features a unique dual-evaluation approach that combines AI technology with human expertise:
- 1AI Pre-screening:
All applications undergo AI analysis for objective scoring on impact, creativity, feasibility, and team strength.
- 2Expert Review:
Our panel of climate tech experts, investors, and industry leaders provide nuanced evaluation and feedback.
- 3Final Pitch:
Finalists present to a live audience and receive combined scores from AI and human judges. Watch the 2024 finals here.
“This was the best real world application of AI I've seen so far.” Heather Takle, Power Options CEO, 2024 Judge
Competition Timeline
Applications Open
March 25th, 2025
Submit your innovative climate tech solution.
Application Deadline
April 27th, 2025
Last day to submit and edit your application.
Finalists Announced
May 1st, 2025
Selected finalists notified and announced.
Matchmaking Event
May 9th, 2025 and beyond
Applicants get connected with potential customers and service providers leading up to, during, and after the finals event.
Final Competition & Awards
May 13-14th, 2025
Live pitch event, judging, matching and awards ceremony.
Ready to Showcase Your Climate Innovation?
Join the ClimaTech Innovation Challenge 2025 and take your company to the next level.
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