Climatetech Innovation Across Markets | Global Incubator Programme
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the culmination of Year 5 of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme led by the Urban Future Lab (UFL) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Greentown Labs, and Innovate UK. This event brings together groundbreaking startups, industry leaders, and experts to explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and global market expansion. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or climate enthusiast, this is the perfect opportunity to discover the future of climate solutions and learn from those who are shaping it.
What to expect:
🤝 Each of our startups will host a small table displaying their innovative technology or product, providing an intimate, hands-on experience. Enjoy one-on-one conversations with the founders and team members behind these groundbreaking startups in a relaxed, low-pressure environment.
⭐ Welcome Remarks by Melanie Hopkins, Acting Consul General at the British Consulate General in New York
🎤 Keynote Address by Bethany Davis Noll (Executive Director of State Energy and Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law). Bethany will share insights on the intersection of state-level policy, energy, and environmental impact given the implications of the current administration on the regulatory landscape.
🗺️ Take part in our “Climate Tech Passport” challenge. As you visit each startup table, collect stamps on your passport. Complete the passport and earn a special prize!
✨ Fireside Chat 1: Entering New Markets moderated by Rory Sisco, Founder & CEO, Quint Strategy
Moving into the US market is no small feat. It involves navigating a maze of regulations, incentives, and state-by-state differences. This discussion will give us a chance to hear directly from startups about their experiences, from the surprises they encountered in their first pilot projects to the lessons they’ve learned about choosing the right place to start.
💡Fireside Chat 2: Customer Discovery Process & Insights moderated by Anne-Sophie Mahle, Director of International Partnerships, New York City Economic Development Corporation
Customer discovery can look very different in the US compared to other markets. In this discussion, founders will share what they’ve learned about engaging with customers here, how they’ve adapted their strategies, and what insights from their industries are helping them shape their next steps.
☕ Light drinks and appetizers will be served, creating the perfect atmosphere for connection and discovery.
Meet our startups and learn more about their journey here:
Camfridge's solid-state cooling technology cuts carbon and reduces the cost of refrigeration for commercial users.
Kensa is the UK’s market leader in ground-source heat pumps, their 'Networked Heat Pumps' approach offers the cheapest, lowest carbon heating and cooling available, at the lowest energy system impact.
Olsights is a clean energy data visualization and app developer creating visually interactive digital tools that enable developers and permitting authorities to quickly screen for viable development opportunities in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage, and their connection to the grid.
ReVentas has developed a novel dissolution recycling process for waste plastic, able to remove all pigments and additives from post-consumer Polyethylene and Polypropylene, the two most common plastics in use, and produce a high-quality virgin-like replacement.
Trust Electric Heating, founded in 2017, manufactures and installs award-winning, patented, and smart heating technologies that embody the pinnacle of British innovation. Their products are designed to offer optimal energy efficiency, providing significant savings on heating bills and enhancing comfort for end users.