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START2 Climate Tech

EMPOWERING CLIMATE TECH COMPANIES TO SCALE GLOBALLY

START2 Climate Tech acts as the global industry connector – we are building networks between the Americas, the EU, and Asia to foster climate tech innovation around the globe.

Energy
Mobility
AgTech
Waste
Carbon

We support and assist you in the following areas:

Access to Funding


Marketing & Branding

Emerging Markets


Regulatory Approvals 


Supply Chains 


We provide access to local resources and experts that allow startups to successfully scale in a new market.

International climate tech startups must explore the U.S. market to tap into its unparalleled resources, vast investment opportunities, and extensive network of industry leaders.

With a growing commitment to sustainability and clean energy, the U.S. offers a unique blend of technological advancement, regulatory support, and consumer demand that can accelerate the development and scaling of groundbreaking climate solutions.

Our Solutions and Support

Get
Investment Ready

Identify and connect with investors in the climate tech space; Gain access to government funding.

Build
Sales Momentum

Align and perfect your pitch, tune website and presentations. Meet objectives of investors, partners, and customers.

Prepare
Deal
Making

Identify best “port-of-entry” region for soft landing in the US;  Identify strategic regional partnerships. Design pilots with private sector players.

Know Regulatory Approvals

Navigate city, state, and federal regulations and create regulatory plan for FDA / legislative approval submissions.

Create Scalability Potential

Establish efficient supply chain and distribution networks. Organize sourcing and inventory management. Discover talent and specialists.

Our Partners and Collaborator Network

Governments
NGO
Private
Academia

Start2 Programs and Modules

1:1 mentoring with industry experts and industry KOLs

In-person Networking Events at our US office locations

Virtual Workshops providing support across all relevant topics

Climate Tech

Start2explore

Early-stage exploration of the US market landscape.
An investigational program enabling Climate Tech startups to understand and evaluate new markets
  • 1-2 weeks (one week in the new market)
  • Meet with local Climate Tech startup founders
  • Network with local Climate Tech ecosystem and KOLs
  • Identify public and private capital and resources for Climate
  • Evaluate potential for research, validation, and pilot programs
  • Explore talent acquisition across emerging tech verticals

Climate Tech

Start2accelerate

Strategy-focused program aimed at preparing for U.S. expansion.
  • 3-4 months with 1 week in the new market
  • Conduct market validation for U.S. expansion
  • Plan a U.S. go-to-market strategy
  • Design a U.S. Sales strategy
  • Establish Legal foundations for U.S. business activities.
  • Tailor communications strategies for a U.S. audience 3-4 months

Climate Tech

Start2go global

Execution-focused program aimed at deploying within the U.S. market
  • 4-5 months with 1-2 week(s) in new market
  • Execute a U.S. go-to market strategy
  • Implement a U.S. marketing strategy
  • Manage & optimize U.S. business operations
  • Achieve U.S. investor readiness
  • Organize HR & facilitate hiring in the U.S.

Success Stories

Experienced and Impactful Mentors 
Enable Successful Scaling

Giovanni Battistini startup
Giovanni Battistini

Managing Director
Better Gambit, LLC

Mark Crofton startup
Mark Crofton

Global VP, Head of FE
SAP

Doug Davenport startup
Doug Davenport

Founder
Prospect SV

Matt Guernsey startup
Matt Guernsey

Energy Consultant
Ex-Guidepoint / Voltus

Janelle Kellman Esq startup
Janelle Kellman, Esq.

Founder & CEO
Center for Sea Rise Solution

Florian Andreas Kolb startup
Florian Andreas Kolb

CCO & General Manager Energy
InterTrust

Claudia Marcusson startup
Claudia Marcusson

Managing Partner
Zero Emissions Fund

Elena Nikonova PhD startup
Elena Nikonova, PhD

Founder
Aftersun Consulting

Shadia Oshodi e1722469704710 startup
Shadia Oshodi

Founder & CEO
Ex-Ferrero / Regeneron

Parikshit Sharma startup
Parikshit Sharma

Partner
SOSV’s IndieBio

Jens Weitzel startup
Jens Weitzel

Founder & Managing Partner
Yabusame Partners

Jessica Yankell startup
Jessica Yankell

Partner
TheMindCo

And many more …