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🌱 EU's €40 Billion Clean Tech Initiative: A Major Step Forward in Sustainable Innovation The European Union's Innovation Fund is a groundbreaking initiative with a commitment of €40 billion, aimed at propelling clean technology forward between 2021-2030. This ambitious move signifies the EU's strong dedication to achieving climate neutrality and fostering the development of innovative low-carbon technologies. Recently, the Fund has made significant strides by allocating €3.45 billion to diverse large-scale clean technology projects across various European nations, including Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Greece, and Ireland. These projects are set to make a substantial environmental impact, potentially reducing over 200 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions within their first decade. Here's why I believe this focus on clean tech innovation is crucial: 🌍   Unlocking Scalable Solutions: By backing promising ventures across various sectors, the fund has the potential to nurture technologies that can be replicated and deployed on a large scale. This widespread adoption is essential for achieving impactful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. 💰   Driving Economic Growth: Clean tech innovation isn't just about the environment; it's about economic opportunity. The fund has the potential to create new industries and high-value jobs across Europe, fostering a more sustainable and competitive future. 🥇    Global Leadership: The EU can establish itself as a global leader in the development and deployment of clean technologies. This leadership role can inspire and influence other regions to prioritize similar initiatives, accelerating the pace of global climate action. While the initial stages may involve challenges, as the Bloomberg article mentions, the EU's commitment to clean tech innovation has great potential. Looking ahead, the Innovation Fund continues to provide substantial opportunities for industry players and innovators in Europe. With up to €4.8 billion available in upcoming calls for proposals, the Fund is an open invitation to those committed to advancing clean technology. Contact Altabel for a tech consultation, to augment your team with skilled specialists, or to explore options for backing your funding application. #EUGreenDeal #CleanTech #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation

📣 *Op-ed alert in Dagens Industri* 📰 In today’s edition of Dagens Industri, Cleantech for Nordics’ Magnus Agerström and Eva Andersson highlight how public and private capital can come together to fuel the green transition, and why we cannot afford to slow down. 🌱 ⏳ 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽-𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗱𝗶.𝘀𝗲/𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁/𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗼𝗰𝗵-𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘁-𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘃𝘀-𝗳𝗼𝗿-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻-𝗼𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴/ Sweden is a global leader in cleantech, with immense potential. Our data shows that over 200 cleantech investments were made in Sweden in 2023 alone — a clear testament to the strength of Swedish industry. This opportunity, however, is far from guaranteed. Without a clear industrial policy, Sweden risks losing its chance of becoming a major player – and winner – in the global climate transition. 🏆 The green transition is capital intensive and consists of extended timelines, but we need to view these investments as part of a broader, long-term strategy. The cost of inaction is far greater — both for our climate and our economy. ⏱ 🌍 We work with these issues every day, and this week you will find us in Stockholm at Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day, engaging with the investors and innovators who are building Sweden’s green industry. 💸 🏗 Breakthrough Energy Julia Reinaud Mariano Berkenwald Markus Hökfelt Anna Lundin Veronica Wänman Ben Murphy Anna Ljungdahl Jorgen Bodin Alexander Lidgren

Left this impressive conference uplifted by the broad consensus around the need for speed, scale, and simplicity for the competitive sustainability and resilience of Europe’s manufacturing base. The ramp up of capital-intensive cleantech manufacturing is tricky, and the government has an important role in enabling the long-term framework conditions that catalyze the needed private investment. It is cheaper to keep an industry in Europe in the first place than to attempt to reshore it once it has been lost, so the implementation of non-price criteria in auctions and public procurement calls will be key, among other things - we need to find the right balance between cheap, good, and fair. The EU is getting serious about how to decarbonize each sector and what it will take to get there - exploring avenues to support projects, such as the Sovereignty Seal, Auctions-as-a-Service, and new blended finance products such as public counter-guarantees to address working capital needs of cleantech manufacturing scale up. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take, and I really appreciated DG CLIMA’s Kurt Vandenberghe closing on a Seneca quote to much the same effect: “It’s not because things are difficult that we don’t dare, it’s because we don’t dare that things are difficult.” Huge thanks to policymakers leading the way on this topic Paloma Aba Garrote Maroš Šefčovič Roman Doubrava Kerstin Jorna Alex Paquot Jacek Truszczynski Katrien De Marez Ruben Devogelaer Also fantastic to link up with the cleantech community in person Vaitea Cowan Christopher Frey Per Sonesson Ola Hansén Julia Altenhofer Pierre-Louis Delon #EU #Cleantech #IFCleantech

#MondayInnovation 🌍 How can we accelerate the adoption of cleantech innovations to mitigate climate change and build a sustainable future? 🌍 As an advisory board for cleantech companies, we have the privilege of guiding visionary entrepreneurs and organizations through the transformative journey from concept to market-ready solutions. We've seen firsthand the potential of cleantech to revolutionize industries, reduce emissions, and create resilient infrastructures. However, the path is laden with challenges, from securing funding to overcoming regulatory barriers and ensuring technological scalability. Drawing from our experience and insights from the 2023 Cleantech Innovation Paper, we recognize the immense opportunities and obstacles in this space. The paper underscores the critical role of cleantech in addressing global climate change, emphasizing the need for technology-driven solutions to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. In the first half of 2023 alone, $11.3 billion was invested in cleantech sectors, reflecting the growing recognition of its economic and environmental benefits. Here are some crucial takeaways that can empower you in this dynamic field: 📌Cleantech as a Beacon of Hope: Cleantech bridges science, technology, and sustainability, offering solutions to mitigate climate change. 📌Investment Growth: The green transition presents significant economic opportunities, driving robust investment in cleantech despite market challenges. 📌Overcoming Barriers: Regulatory hurdles and scalability remain significant challenges, but evolving funding landscapes provide new avenues for support. 📌Sector-Specific Innovations: Key areas such as sustainable materials, smart cities, and regenerative agriculture are vital for a sustainable future. 📌Collaboration is Key: Cross-organizational and public-private collaborations are essential to accelerate innovation and address barriers. Given these insights, we pose these questions to you: 🔹 How can we foster stronger collaborations between different actors in the cleantech ecosystem to drive innovation forward? 🔹 What strategies can we implement to ensure continuous funding from basic research to commercialization? 🔹 How can we leverage technological advancements, particularly in AI and biotechnology, to enhance cleantech solutions? Let’s engage in a dialogue to explore these questions and propel the innovations that will shape our future. By leveraging our collective expertise and insights, we can overcome the barriers to commercialization and create a thriving ecosystem for cleantech innovations. Together, let's bridge the gap and turn groundbreaking research into market-ready solutions that benefit billions. #Cleantech #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TechnologyTransfer #Collaboration #FutureTech #QuantumStellium

#MondayInnovation 🌍 How can we accelerate the adoption of cleantech innovations to mitigate climate change and build a sustainable future? 🌍 As an advisory board for cleantech companies, we have the privilege of guiding visionary entrepreneurs and organizations through the transformative journey from concept to market-ready solutions. We've seen firsthand the potential of cleantech to revolutionize industries, reduce emissions, and create resilient infrastructures. However, the path is laden with challenges, from securing funding to overcoming regulatory barriers and ensuring technological scalability. Drawing from our experience and insights from the 2023 Cleantech Innovation Paper, we recognize the immense opportunities and obstacles in this space. The paper underscores the critical role of cleantech in addressing global climate change, emphasizing the need for technology-driven solutions to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. In the first half of 2023 alone, $11.3 billion was invested in cleantech sectors, reflecting the growing recognition of its economic and environmental benefits. Read crucial takeaways that can empower you in this dynamic field in the article below: #Cleantech #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TechnologyTransfer #Collaboration #FutureTech #QuantumStellium

💡 Cleantech for Europe Scaleup Coalition Joins Innovation Fund Conference on Driving Sustainable Innovation 💡 Packed day at CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency's #IFCleantech conference, with speeches from European Commission EVP Maroš Šefčovič, EU Environment and Climate Director General Kurt Vandenberghe, and the leaders of cleantech scale-ups from across Europe. The need to scale up cleantech emerged as key to Europe’s economic competitiveness, energy resilience and security. In a keynote address on the topic of deployment and scaling up cleantech manufacturing, Vaitea Cowan, co-founder of Enapter, made the case for simpler and better public funding for cleantech manufacturing, in particular by focusing urgently on de-risking instruments which can help European innovators to compete on a level playing field by freeing up precious working capital. One clear theme from the day: the role of ambitious policymaking to massively increase funding for the most promising clean technologies in Europe. In the words of Kurt Vandenberghe, “We have made the regulatory case. Now, we need to make the business case." Ruben Davis Sofia Karagianni Per Sonesson Ola Hansén Christopher Frey Sunfire Ecocem Global H2 Green Steel

How do we help corporates with technology scouting? 🔗We help organisations like Johnson Matthey, MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre and Shimizu Corporation get into new markets, find new revenue streams and become more sustainable. The good news is that corporates that make up the Corporate Knights Global 100 are proving that companies that set the standard for sustainability excellence can also outperform the market over time. The Cambridge Cleantech network reaches hundreds of SME innovators in the UK and internationally. Through our social media channels and other marketing initiatives we connect with #cleantech and #climatetech innovators directly. We also work with our ecosystem partners, policy makers and professional services members to help cleantech pioneers get to the next level. Our database of cleantech innovators also helps us find companies in various sub sectors. Find out how we helped Xynteo connect with new cleantech solutions: https://lnkd.in/eBZCMV3v

Meet #BigZeroShow sponsor: CU Services Ltd! Clean Futures is a government backed programme designed to support the West Midlands’ transport sector to be at the heart of the Green Industrial Revolution. It is designed to drive forward regional plans for growth by accelerating innovation within businesses, so they can produce cleaner technologies for the transport sector. The programme has two elements: - Clean Futures Accelerator: SMEs being supported on the Accelerator have access to an extensive range of facilities and academic expertise so they can forge new ways to improve systems and products related to the development of clean tech for transport. - Clean Futures Catalyst: Assisting SMEs on their drive towards a decarbonised and sustainable future by providing support and information through an extensive programme of free seminars, masterclasses, workshops and networking events. Register now to find out how they can help your business: https://lnkd.in/edr64DRM #climatechange #climatecrisis #climateaction #climatesolutions #netzeroaction #netzero #netzero #energytransition #energycrisis #energysector #sustainability

🌍 Shape the Future of Cleantech Innovation with EMPOWEREDbyNEIA! We need your expertise to help identify the main challenges and improve the policies and funding for cleantech innovation across the EU! 🚀 As part of the EMPOWEREDbyNEIA initiative, supported by the European Commission, we are gathering expert opinions to: 💡 What’s the goal? - Identify the key obstacles in policy and funding for cleantech projects - Propose actionable recommendations for policymakers - Enhance support for environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable transformations Your insights will play a vital role in shaping the future of European innovation ecosystems! 🌱 The survey only takes 5-10 minutes, and your contribution can help accelerate the cleantech revolution. 👉 Be part of the change: https://lnkd.in/dZvJHx-a #Cleantech #Innovation #Sustainability #EUInnovation #ExpertOpinions #PolicyChange #EMPOWEREDbyNEIA

The #ocean is one of the first places to bear the brunt of a warming planet, but it's also one of our most powerful tools in the fight against #climatechange. At scale, #marineenergy technologies have the potential to displace multiple gigatons of CO₂-equivalent annually. As our energy demand grows, and as new sectors like AI contribute to this growth, unlocking the consistent and predictable power of the ocean is more important than ever. Learn more here: https://calwave.energy/