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Who is this for?

We are a collaborative mix of 650 climate tech companies, 1,000 climate tech entrepreneurs and their teams, researchers, 180 mentors, 110 investors, 45 corporate partners, universities, government, and 10,000 supporters.

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  • For Climate Tech Companies: 
    Slack community, content, tools, webinars, and partners
  • For Climate Tech Investors: 
    Community, content and tools

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Profiles, News, and Events

Companies
Climate Tech Women in Focus: Ilea Buffier, founder of Evalue8
Companies
VolDrive Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation
Companies
Kapture signs MOU with PERMAcast for carbon capture and storage (CCS) trials
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.
Industry
Fiduciary Responsibility: Does the Environment Rank Higher Than Returns?
Are the companies you’re pitching climate solutions to rejecting them by claiming 💰 profit comes first?
Industry
🌍 Why Hardware Matters in the Climate Fight
As the world accelerates efforts to combat climate change, hardware innovations are critical. From renewable energy storage to large scale carbon capture and use, we are going to need a million new hardware products.
Events
SouthStart Builds More Momentum In Climate Tech

On May 5-7, I was invited to Adelaide for SouthStart—my fourth year in a row—and once again, it proved why it's such a special event. Great events blend art and science, and SouthStart nails it.

Community
International Markets for Climate Tech in 2025 🌍

Australia is producing some incredible climate solutions and we have a world of opportunity to grow them to their full-impact potential. Which markets to target first is not an easy decision.

Community
GGP2 companies set up for global success

That's a wrap on our 2nd Global Growth Program Cohort!

Resources and Tools for Australian Climate Tech Companies

Australian Climate Tech Investor List
A list of climate tech angel and venture capital investors in Australia
Basic Tips for Mentors
Tips for mentors
Beyond The Buzzwords
Simple explanations of climate issues and opportunities
Books on Climate Change
Books on climate change, sustainability and the environment
Capital Raising Toolkit
Tools for capital raising
Carbon Pulse News Service
News and intelligence on carbon markets, greenhouse gas pricing, and climate policy
Climate Solution by Innovation Stage
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Company Updates for Climate Tech Companies
Guideline for company updates
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, Working Group I, Summary for Policy-Makers: THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE BASIS
IPCC Sixth Assessment, Working Group I, THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE BASIS, Summary for Policy-makers, August 2021