Accelerating Climate Innovation Globally
Scaling Climate Tech Companies to Global Impact
We partner with growth-stage climate tech companies to accelerate their expansion across international markets, providing strategic support, capital, and global network access.
2.5 B+
Cohort Valuation
500 M+
Actively Fundraising
Gigatons
GHG Impact
32 Companies
Accelerated
Our Mission
Born from the MIT Ecosystem, Addressing the Missing Middle in Climate Tech
Climate Scale-Up is a prestigious, 6 week program helping venture-backed, growth-stage climate tech companies scale globally. We connect founders with investors, partners, and decision-makers through strategic mentorship, curated introductions, and high-trust convenings. Anchored by a week of exclusive events in Davos during the World Economic Forum, Climate Scale-Up accelerates the path from commercial traction to international deployment—closing the funding and partnership gap known as the “missing middle.”
Who Do We Seek?
We partner with growth-stage companies (fundraising Series A and beyond) that have proven product-market fit and are ready to scale internationally. Our ideal partners have revenues or off-take agreements, a clear path to profitability, and a climate solution with measurable impact.
✓Series A+ funding stage with proven traction
✓Scalable technology addressing climate change mitigation or adaptation
✓Strong founding team with domain expertise
✓Ready for international expansion with clear market opportunities
Why Attend?
Climate Scale-Up is designed for key change-makers driving the climate transition: innovative scale-ups, catalytic investors, and strategic partners. It serves growth-stage climate tech companies with scalable, high-impact solutions ready for global expansion. It connects these innovators with a global network of investors—venture capital firms, family offices, and institutional funds—who are actively seeking curated, trusted opportunities. The program also engages enablers such as governments, corporates, and service providers who play a critical role in building innovation ecosystems, deploying technologies, and unlocking new markets. Together, these stakeholders form the collaborative ethos needed to accelerate climate solutions from breakthrough to scale.
Scale-Ups
We empower growth-stage climate tech startups with the resources, mentorship, and connections they need to scale globally. Our program provides access to top-tier investors, corporate partnerships, and market expansion opportunities.
Sashank Samala, CEO, Heirloom Carbon
Investors
Irina Gorbounova, Head of XCarb, Arcelor Mittal
Gain exclusive access to curated deal flow from high-impact climate tech companies that are scaling transformative solutions. Join our global investor network to collaborate, co-invest, and accelerate the deployment of breakthrough technologies.
Partners
Kate Brandt, Chief Sustainability Officer, Google
Governments, corporates and service providers play a crucial role in scaling climate innovation. Partner with Climate Scale-Up to build local ecosystems, develop innovation pipelines, and expand client portfolios.
2025 Cohort
Meet The Global Innovators
Meet the pioneering companies in our 2025 cohort, scaling breakthrough climate solutions across renewable energy, carbon removal, sustainable materials, and nature-based solutions.
Our 2025 cohort represents the next generation of climate solutions addressing emissions across all major sectors
Davos Week
2026 Davos Program
SKI SUMMIT
9am, Sunday January 18
Jatzhütte, Jakobshorn summit
The Ski Summit offers a unique blend of networking, recreation, and reflection. Set against the pristine slopes of Davos, this exclusive event provides an informal yet impactful environment for decision-makers and innovators to connect. Ski sessions are interspersed with fireside chats, small group discussions, and scenic networking.
GALA DINNER
6 - 10 pm, Sunday January 18
42 Promenade
Our Gala Dinner is a celebration of creativity, community, and impact. Held in an alpine, eco-chic setting, the gala brings together a diverse audience of philanthropists, celebrities, advocates, and public figures.
DEAL DAY
12 - 4 pm, Thursday January 22
40 Promenade
Deal Day is all about driving outcomes. Set against the stunning backdrop of Magic Mountain in Davos, this event brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers for a day of high-energy deal-making and strategic collaboration. The program includes panels on public - private - philanthropic - partnerships, speed networking sessions, and demo space where our cohort companies showcase their innovations.