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We work with climate tech companies in Australia to build a team, get customers, and connect with investors through community support, tools, and programs Read More

Who is this for?

We are a healthy mix of 250 climate tech companies, 400 climate tech entrepreneurs and their teams, researchers, 100 mentors, 60 investors, 35 corporate partners, universities, government, and 100 supporters.

Our Members

As at Aug 30, 2022
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Our Partners

Companies, Tools, Events and News

Companies
Robert de Burgh-Day (Brightspace)
Companies
Christiaan Jordaan (Sicona Batteries)
Companies
Nicolette Maury (Avani Solutions)
Industry
Unpacking Plastics: Insights from Samsara, Uluu, Great Wrap, BearHug and RecycleSmart
Hello fellow anti-plasticians! This is a special edition to talk a bit about plastics and share some updates on approaches by Samsara, Uluu, Great Wrap, BearHug and RecycleSmart.
Industry
Lessons from the Vietnam climate tech ecosystem
Welcome to the second May edition of the Climate Salad newsletter đŸŒ± In addition to the round-up of climate tech news and events, we have a webinar on the 10th of June with Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels (for members only). Plus, we’ve started a new series profiling Climate Salad founders.
Industry
✈ Private jets and take away coffee cups
In this edition, Mick emphasises the importance of realism and grace in climate action, arguing that imperfect efforts still count in a fuelled world. Reflecting on personal choices and public figures like Mike Cannon-Brookes, he contends that "climate hypocrisy" is unavoidable but shouldn't stall progress. The newsletter also features community insights, highlights from climate tech—including Nourish Ingredients’ precision fermentation breakthrough—and a roundup of events, funding, and jobs. It concludes with a spotlight on how AI is transforming battery technology for the clean energy future.
Community
Advice for early-stage hardware founders + scaling overseas

Welcome back Climate Salad’ers 👋 We spoke to Climate Salad member, Robert de Bugh-Day about his start-up Brightspace and advice for hardware founders. And as always, we’ve rounded up climate news and events in Australia below. Dive in below 👇

Community
V̶a̶l̶l̶e̶y̶s̶ Mountains of Death in Climate Tech

Hello Climate Salad’ers 👋 We’ve kept it local this edition with climate news and events from Australia only + Mick is back with another piece on the three big ‘mountains’ facing climate tech companies.

Events
Reflections from TEDxSydney: A Day of Ideas, Urgency & Hope

TEDxSydney delivered a powerful blend of bold ideas, emotional storytelling, and urgent calls to action — all wrapped in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Hosted by the eloquent Eleanor Cheetham Gammell, the day kicked off with a deeply moving Welcome to Country, reminding us of the importance of collaboration and our shared stewardship of the land.

Hub71 and Investible’s Partnership Opens Doors for ClimateTech Startups
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has found a new ally to help startups gain access to capital, with its recent partnership with Investible, the Asia-Pacific based venture capital firm.
US regulators say SVB customers will be made whole as second bank fails
In an extraordinary action to restore confidence in America's banking system, the Biden administration on Sunday guaranteed that customers of the failed Silicon Valley Bank will have access to all their money starting Monday
Market downturn is starting to infect climate tech
Dealmaking fell three straight quarters to pandemic levels.
What can I do about climate change? 14 ways to take positive action
Amid warnings of record temperatures and raging wildfires in Europe, many people are asking – what can I do about climate change? More than you think, perhaps
The climate solution that not enough people are talking about
Why bringing back elephants, sharks and other big beasts could be surprisingly useful in the race to bring down emissions

Resources To Help Grow Your Climate Tech Company