From Lab to Market: Bridging Science and Climate Innovation

​This panel brings together leaders from research institutions, accelerators, and venture funds to explore how scientific breakthroughs translate into scalable climate solutions. The discussion will focus on the critical pathways from fundamental research to commercial deployment. Key topics include identifying promising scientific discoveries with commercial potential, building bridges between academic research and industry application, overcoming the "valley of death" between lab innovation and market readiness, and creating collaborative ecosystems that connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate climate technology development.

​Panelists:

• ​Gabriel Scheer - Senior Director of Innovation, Elemental Impact

• ​Dhileep Sivam - CEO, Aquagga

• ​Mike Pomfret - Managing Director of Washington Clean Energy Testbeds 

• ​Jo Brickman - former VertueLab VP, Principal Enso consulting

• ​Bahar Carroll (Moderator) - Climate & Sustainability Principal, BCG

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