ClimaTech Innovation Challenge 2025
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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

Startup Pitch
Expert Panel
Competition Winners
Engaged Audience
Startup Presentation
AI Judging Process
AI Judging Process

Enhanced by AI, Judged by Experts

Our competition features a unique dual-evaluation approach that combines AI technology with human expertise:

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    AI Pre-screening:

    All applications undergo AI analysis for objective scoring on impact, creativity, feasibility, and team strength.

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    Expert Review:

    Our panel of climate tech experts, investors, and industry leaders provide nuanced evaluation and feedback.

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    Final 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.

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Application Deadline

April 27th, 2025

Last day to submit and edit your application.

Finalists Announced

May 1st, 2025

Selected finalists notified and announced.

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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.

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Ready to Showcase Your Climate Innovation?

Join the ClimaTech Innovation Challenge 2025 and take your company to the next level.

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