Climate Salad

What a star! Tracey Spicer AM GAICD was the perfect speaker for our event. Such an inspirational talk. Thank you!

Today marked a milestone moment for our Global Growth Program! 🎓 🌏 After nine months of mentoring, connection, and incredible achievements, today marked the final cohort call for our GGP2. It's been wonderful to watch each company rise to challenges and celebrate big wins and opportunities throughout the GGP. Their dedication to making an impact and contributing to the global climate tech ecosystem is a testament to their resilience, vision and passion. Together, we’ve: ✅ Explored new markets, scaling Australian climate tech on a global stage. ✅ Learned from world-class experts, industry leaders and mentors ✅ Built a supportive, high-impact network that will continue to thrive far beyond this program. Thank you to all the mentors, investors, and supporters who made this program a success. Your insights and encouragement have helped shape the future of climate tech. 🌱 While this is the wrap-up of the program, it’s only the beginning of the incredible impact these founders will create. Here’s to continuing the mission to scale climate solutions globally. Let's keep pushing boundaries and driving change! 🌍💚 Follow each of our cohort companies to see what they get up to in 2025: ⚡ Alchemy Charge 👜 Alt.Leather 🏫 Avani Solutions 🧼 baresop. ☀️ Beam 🏭 BIOCARBON_AU 👕 C2Zero 💥 Capricorn Power 🧬 DNA Energy 🌊 Enaxiom 💻 Evalue8 Sustainability 👣 FootprintLab 🐠 GeoNadir 🔋 HydGene Renewables 🌴 Levur 💃 newera.bio 🌻 Reforest 🌉 Setmetrics 🌅 Sunified Group ⛑️ Voltavate 🥗 Zero Waste Project AU #climatetech #climateaction #globalgrowth #innovation #climatesolution #internationalexpansion #ggp #cohort #celebration Mick Liubinskas Chris Clark Fiona Windsor Vidit Agarwal Tina Li GAICD Audrey Jean-baptiste Olivia Utharntharm

Encore! Encore! 🎶 Did you catch Elizabeth Kaelin, MSc, RDN and Vanessa Heinitz on stage at the Australian Climate Tech Connect & Awards last week? Their incredible performances set the perfect tone for an evening of celebration and connection. A huge thank you to these talented artists for bringing the energy and making the event extra special! 💚

Oh, what a night! 🎉 Yesterday, the Climate Salad community came together for an incredible afternoon and evening at the Australian Climate Tech Connect & Awards. This event was all about connection—and wow, did it deliver! Thousands of connection points were made: ✨ Between investors ✨ Between founders ✨ Between founders and investors ✨ And with government, corporate, and industry supporters Mission: Success! We even had an unexpected moment of connection when the fire alarm sent us outside for an impromptu networking session in the park before we returned to continue the celebration. 👏🏾 Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Australian Climate Tech Awards: Impact Award: MGA Thermal Mentor of the Year Award: Claire Bull Investor of the Year Award: Ben Lindsay Woman in Climate Tech Award: Karen Joyce Community Champion Award: Yuri Suzuki Newcomer Award: Ivygo Global Growth Award: SORR Eureka Award: Novalith Thank you to our speakers across the day including Tracey Spicer AM GAICD, Tim Buckley, Kristin Vaughan, Nathan Fabian and Malcolm Thornton. So many interesting insights shared! A heartfelt thanks to our partners and award sponsors for their incredible support 💚 including: Annie Parker Australian Ethical Investment Boundless Earth Clean Energy Finance Corporation City of Sydney Embassy of Switzerland in Australia FPA Patent Attorneys Investment NSW Titanium Ventures Ursula Crowley W23 Global Wollemi Capital 🧡 Huge thanks also to Focused Productions, Flavours Catering + Events and the team at the City of Sydney and our amazing volunteers, who all helped to make this day such a success. Thank you to everyone who attended, connected and celebrated the future of climate tech with us. Here’s to the incredible achievements and connections we’ve made! More pics to come soon! Mick Liubinskas Alison Bird Olivia Utharntharm #ClimateTech #AustralianClimateTech #Innovation #Networking #Sustainability

This is your very LAST chance to join 300+ climate tech leaders TODAY at the Australian Climate Tech Connect & Awards 2024! 📅 When: Today, 27 November 2024 📍 Where: Paddington Town Hall, Sydney Join us for an incredible celebration of groundbreaking solutions, recognise achievements in the sector with our awards ceremony, and experience live demos of cutting-edge technology. Don’t miss the keynote address from Tracey Spicer AM GAICD and the chance to engage in meaningful discussions and build lasting collaborations in the climate tech space. 🎟️ This is your very LAST chance to grab tickets and be part of this transformative event! 👉 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gg2cu2Uw Olivia Utharntharm Alison Bird Mick Liubinskas #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

Is there anything Mick Liubinskas won't do to promote climate tech and our big end of year event tomorrow? Apparently not. 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ 🧜♂️ Grab a ticket from the link in the comments 👇 Huge thanks to Sally Giblin and her amazing work to elevate this conversation into action.

🌏 Tomorrow’s the Day! The Australian Climate Tech Connect & Awards 2024 is Nearly Here! Have you been waiting for the perfect moment to get your ticket? This is it! Don’t miss your chance to join the climate tech community for an unforgettable day of connection and celebration. This isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of progress, innovation and the people driving real change. ✨ What’s Happening: * Unmissable Networking: Meet the founders, investors and leaders shaping the future of climate tech. * Innovative Demos: Explore cutting-edge solutions from some of Australia’s most promising climate tech startups. * The Awards Ceremony: Honour the 2024 Climate Tech Awards winners with drinks, canapés, and an inspiring keynote from multi-Award-winning journalist and author Tracey Spicer AM GAICD. 👉 Tickets are almost gone—secure yours now: https://lnkd.in/gg2cu2Uw For Climate Tech Founders & Investors 👀 Join exclusive sessions earlier in the day — * Investors: Hear from Tim Buckley, Kristin Vaughan and Nathan Fabian before breaking into discussion groups for strategic networking. Reserve your place here: https://lnkd.in/gat23_nB * Founders: Hear from Mick Liubinskas and Malcolm Thornton, then connect with 10-12 top-tier investors in quick, focused 5-minute 1on1 sessions, designed to build relationships. Grab your spot at the table: https://lnkd.in/gRMQUbgc This is your moment—don’t miss out on celebrating the incredible achievements and innovations shaping Australia’s climate tech future. #ClimateTech #AustralianClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Networking Olivia Utharntharm Alison Bird

🌟 Spotlight on Women in Climate Tech 🌟 The Woman in Climate Tech Award isn’t just about recognition—it’s about amplifying the voices of women driving innovation and change in a sector critical to our future. In this video, sponsors of the 2024 Woman in Climate Tech Award Ursula Crowley and Annie Parker join Mick Liubinskas to share why this award matters so much, highlighting the importance of breaking barriers and empowering women to create great climate tech businesses. 📽️ 1:36 - "I know the more we encourage the current women in climate tech, not only will they be more likely to succeed but they'll be encouraging so many other potential founders." - Ursula 5:05 - "Take a look behind you and see who you can help." - Annie Our finalists really embody these points. They're working hard on their own business and they're leading the way to open doors for other women. Watch Annie and Ursula's insights here: https://lnkd.in/g8pa6dQX And while nominations for 2024 are closed, the work to foster gender equity in climate tech continues every day. Shout out to this year's Woman in Climate Tech finalists: Ilea Buffier FAICD Isabel Toasa Janet Salem Karen Joyce Sandra Cole And to previous Woman in Climate Tech Award winners: Allys Todd Camille Goldstone-Henry Yas Grigaliunas 🏆 Join us to find out this year's winner at the Australian Climate Tech Connect & Awards: https://lnkd.in/gg2cu2Uw And if you're an investor or climate tech founder, join us for our exclusive sessions earlier in the day — * Investors: https://lnkd.in/gat23_nB * Founders: https://lnkd.in/gRMQUbgc Olivia Utharntharm Alison Bird Audrey Jean-baptiste #WomenInClimateTech #ClimateTech #Innovation #Leadership

🌟 The Countdown is On: The Australian Climate Tech Connect & Awards is This Wednesday! 🌱 We’re just days away from celebrating the incredible achievements of Australia’s climate tech industry. This event isn’t just about awards—it’s about connection, innovation and inspiring what’s next for the sector. ✨ What’s Happening: - Networking Opportunities: Meet and connect with the founders, investors, and leaders driving climate tech forward. - Innovative Demos: Discover cutting-edge solutions from emerging climate tech startups. - The Awards Ceremony: Hear from multi-Award-winning journalist and author Tracey Spicer AM GAICD as we celebrate this year’s Climate Tech Awards winners with drinks and canapés. Tickets are almost gone, so don’t wait—secure your spot now and join us for an amazing evening! Reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/gg2cu2Uw 👉 Are you a climate tech investor or founder? Don’t miss the exclusive Investor and Founder & Investor Connect sessions earlier in the day. * Investors: https://lnkd.in/gat23_nB * Climate Tech Founders: https://lnkd.in/gRMQUbgc Mick Liubinskas Olivia Utharntharm Alison Bird Audrey Jean-baptiste #ClimateTech #AustralianClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #StartupCommunity

Finally, introducing the 2024 Climate Tech Eureka Award Finalists! 🚀 Proudly presented by the Embassy of Switzerland in Australia, the Eureka Award recognises those who tackle challenging Climate Tech problems with groundbreaking solutions. These trailblazers demonstrate exceptional grit, tenacity, and a commitment to community contribution, driving transformative change in the sector. The 2024 Eureka Award finalists are: 🌟 Arvela 🌟 Geoneon 🌟 Samsara Eco 🌟 COLETEK Robotics and Product Development 🌟 SORR 🌟 Novalith 🌟 Coolsheet 🌟 MCi Carbon A huge congratulations to all the finalists on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 Want to see who takes home the award? Join us at the Climate Tech Connect and Awards event next week. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gg2cu2Uw Tristan Piguet Mascia Buzzolini Elisabeth Bösch Malinen Mick Liubinskas Olivia Utharntharm Alison Bird #ClimateTechConnect #Sustainability #Innovation #Startups #Impact #NetZero