We are a European ecosystem scaling Climate Tech Innovation

Connecting startups, investors, corporates, and public institutions to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

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Startups we assessed from 33 countries
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Startups we accelerated since 2022
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Participants in our events
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Connections we created

What We Do To Achieve Our Mission

We are not another service provider, we build the infrastructure for innovation to thrive.

For Corportations

We work closely with innovation teams to advance their tech scouting and innovation processes by bringing in international, cross industry insights and solutions.

For Startups

Get connected with new business and funding opportunities.

We look for the most promising founders and offer a free package of networking, visibility and mentorship.

Investments

We invest in the most innovative European pre-seed Climate Tech startups B2B, that have measurable positive impact on the supply chains, and support CVC activities.

Events & Ecosystem

Join a collaborative innovation network.

We partner with thought leaders to design curated events and spaces for dialogue, strengthening the innovation ecosystem and enabling impactful solutions to thrive.

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Our services

We don't deliver innovation from the outside. We build it together with the people who will carry it forward.

Climate Tech Scouting

Identifying the most relevant emerging climate technologies.

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Startup Programs

Accelerating high-potential climate tech startups.

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Startup Investing

Backing early-stage climate tech companies with proven impact.

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Climate Innovation Projects

Upskill teams on innovation frameworks and climate technologies.

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Journal & Podcast

Stories and insights from climate innovators.

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Access a curated portfolio of proven climate technologies ready for the industry.

Renewable Energy Technologies, Deep tech, Manufacturing

Modular AEM electrolyzers for cost-effective green hydrogen and e-fuel production

Sustainable Materials, Manufacturing, Fashion and Textile

Compostable, plastic-free leather alternative made from agricultural green waste.

Carbon Removal/Capture and Storage, Carbon Credits Generation, Deep tech, Energy Efficiency

Removing CO2 from the atmosphere with innovative Direct Air Capture technology.

Climate Risk and Intelligence, Sustainable Finance

SaaS platform helping banks cut climate risk with insights, adaptation tools, and prevention links.

Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Sustainability

AI tools to speed up ISO audits and automate GHG reporting for companies and consultants.

Enabling Renewables Infrastructure , Waste Management and Circular Economy

Transformation of non-recyclable waste into clean, low-cost syngas with a compact, patented reactor.

Waste Management and Circular Economy, Artificial Intelligence, Energy Efficiency

Intelligest is an AI-driven platform for biomethane plants that increases up to 30% the energy and profit produced from organic waste.

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Giving Voice To Climate Solutions

We've created a platform for startups and innovators to speak about their solutions, approaches and ideas for the most urgent issues. Get inspired and bring your own story!

  1. Sustainable Finance

    ScudoCat: Turning Climate Risk Into Resilience for Households, SMEs, and Financial Institutions

    ScudoCat helps households, SMEs, insurers, and banks assess climate risks, take preventive action, and unlock financial incentives for resilience.

  2. Carbon OffsettingEnergy Efficiency

    Turning CO₂ Into a Resource for the Energy Transition

    Korall is developing a liquid Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that makes CO₂ removal more efficient by binding carbon in solid form, cutting process steps and energy use.

  3. Waste Management

    AI for Biomethane – Boosting Yield, Cutting Emissions, Scaling Green Gas

    Intelligest uses AI to optimize biomethane plant performance, boosting gas yield by 30% and cutting operational emissions across Europe.

  4. Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

    Scalable AEM Stacks to Unlock Green Hydrogen and E-Fuels

    Antares develops durable, low-cost AEM electrolyzer stacks, enabling scalable green hydrogen and e-fuel production for industrial decarbonization.

  5. Waste Management

    Turning Waste Into Local Energy – A Scalable Solution for Decentralized Decarbonization

    ETAK converts solid waste into clean syngas with modular reactors, offering cost-effective, local energy and major CO₂ emission cuts.

  6. Waste ManagementEnergy Efficiency

    Sandcatch Solutions: How One Startup Is Unlocking €500M in Lost Biogas Revenue Without Shutting Down a Single Reactor

    Biogas plants lose months of production to sand buildup. Sandcatch's mobile tech solves this €500M/year problem—no shutdowns, no retrofits, just uninterrupted output and a smarter path to scaling renewables.

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Tested By Startups, Trusted By Corporates

  1. "The Program provides good insights and great networking opportunities."
    Tom Siekmann
    Managing Director @ Voodin Blades
  2. "I really appreciated the Demo Day and I found inspiring most of the start-ups present."
    Anonymous
    Demo Day Attendee @ Demo Day attendee
  3. "The Demo Day was an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and connect with potential investors. Their hard work and dedication made the event a huge success!"
    Anonymous
    Demo Day Attendee @ Demo Day attendee
  4. "I found the overall Demo Day experience really smooth and efficient."
    Anonymous
    Demo Day Attendee @ Demo Day attendee
  5. "The best thing is seeing the impact that innovation brings to climate change and the selection of startups at the Demo Day was very valuable."
    Anonymous
    Demo Day Attendee @ PranaVentures
  6. "The Program gave me the opportunity to rethink and reflect on some points that I thought were unshakable."
    Giuseppe Spanto
    Founder and CEO @ IsCleanAir
  7. "The Sandbox Program was a good opportunity to improve our presentation."
    Ingmar Høgøy
    Founder and CEO @ Greentech Innovators
  8. "Forest Valley team's empathy and understanding make them truly unique. They know what startups need to succeed, and they have the expertise and experience to help them. They understand the challenges they face, and they're always there to lend a helping hand. "
    Attila Öztürk
    Founder and Inventor @ Grawindy
  9. "Forest Valley acceleration program really surprised us in positive. We have attended several accelerators and with FV we have perceived a very professional level, as well as a coherence with the promised objectives. Their very interactive workshops give the possibility to all of us to share our challenges and doubts, as well as get customized feedback."
    Matteo Aghemo
    Co-founder @ MustHad
  10. "The Program is run by knowledgeable individuals, and it offers high revenue potential for participants."
    Nastasja Scholz
    CSO @ H-Aero
  11. "The Sandbox Program has been very valuable for Articae, allowing us to greatly improve our approach and value proposition to investors and clients."
    Juan Carlos Garcia
    CEO @ Articae
  12. "Forest Valley’s Team is very engaged, the content of the Sandbox Program is very useful and helpful, and it was nice to get to know other startups."
    Clarabeth Concaret
    Co-founder @ Fabricure
  13. "The Sandbox Program is realistically fast, practical and goal-oriented."
    Stefano Guerrieri
    Business Developer @ Kinsect
  14. "The Program features a good learning process and good outreach to investors."
    Hasse Storebakken
    CEO @ Aqua Alarm
  15. "The Program is really useful and interesting, it improves your potential and changes your point of view about your project."
    Luca Medeghini
    Co-founder and CEO @ Aira
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