We envision a valley of Innovation, an ecosystem where we all have a future-shaping role to play.
Our goal is to accelerate this process by supporting companies and public sector during their innovation process, by connecting them with emerging climate solutions and technologies that can satisfy their needs.
Who are we
Our Mission
We bring founders, scientists, corporates and public authorities together from all over the world to match ideas with action, connections to collaboration and problems to solutions.
Our Value Proposition
Matchmaking climate challenges to solutions.
We find new ways of solving old problems by connecting startups in climate innovation with corporations and institutions to boost their sustainability transition process.
Our Vision
We believe that Europe will occupy a central role in global sustainable transition, leading the way into a climate positive world.
Our goal is to become Europe’s leading ecosystem of climate innovation.
What We Do
Training
We help managers understand sustainability frameworks and how to implement new technologies in their supply chains.
Projects
We help companies frame their needs and goals and support them in finding the right solutions for their sustainability problems and pledges, among emerging climate technologies.
Scouting
We offer tech scouting activities to find a viable solution among emerging climate technologies.
We support corporations in structuring their CVC and open innovation arms, as well as curate the complete outsourcing of these activities.
Programs
We scout, select, and train the most promising emerging startups with proven B2B climate solutions/ technologies and connect them with relevant stakeholders in the field, to boost their growth and accelerate their climate impact.
Investing
We help startups raise funds through our network. We are now incorporating an investment vehicle to start investing ourselves or through our angel syndicate.
Podcast
We give voice to climate innovators and climate tech startups, showcasing how their solutions are reducing environmental impact through real case studies.
What Make Us Unique
b2b
orientation
We work to bring innovation where it can be more effective in the long-term.
TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENT
We make sure that startups and companies we’ve supported, will have a true positive impact on climate-change.
WE ARE
AN O.N.G.
We work to bring innovation where it can be more effective in the long-term.
shared
GOALS
We seek for common objectives alongside the support of our Partners.
EUROPEAN
SCENARIO
We care about creating a network of the most promising Startups at European level.
SCOUTING
TEAM
We support your company looking for the best solution thanks to our skilled Team of experts in sustainability.
What Makes Us Strong
We are not merely an editor or consultancy, neither are we an accelerator. Our expertise and professional resources allow us to deal with climate change and sustainability from multiple perspectives, adopting a comprehensive and inclusive approach such as information, education, problem-solving and matchmaking.
We value collaboration and inclusion. Our strategy must encourage a two-way communication process and focus on engagement.
We differentiate and move away from traditional environmental consultancies, we are creative, innovative, future-oriented, and inspiring.
Our communication embodies the next generation value creation and thinking.
We are dynamic, young, and exciting.
We are a non-profit company, a network of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, venture builders, designers and policy makers coming from many different industries with global mindset.
Forest Valley operations team
A complete team to manage all activities connected to Forest Valley.
Startup Screening technical board
A heterogeneous board to select startups with a robust tech and proven positive climate impact
Stefano Baglio
Engineer and project developer. Passionate about technological innovation, industrial automation, building automation with a focus on power management and energy efficiency. Interested in advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact. Visionary in integrating technologies for a sustainable and intelligent future.
Startup program mentors
A global team of mentors with a solid entrepreneurial background
Sara Cavagnero
PhD Researcher at Northumbria University and qualified IP lawyer admitted at the Italian Bar, Sara's work has devoted to the use of IP assets as private sustainability governance tools and the legal implications arising thereof. Her analysis is framed within the under-considered SMEs' perspective, and focused on suppliers along the value chain.
Nicola Carù
Specializes in commercial and corporate law, with expertise in acquisitions, disposals, and commercial agreements, particularly in industry, private equity, and cooperatives. He advises top Italian and multinational companies in manufacturing, logistics, and pharma and supports EuVECA funds in structuring impact investments.
Celeste Righi Ricco
Expert in Earth Observation for sustainable agriculture and forestry, supporting EMEA customers at Planet Labs in integrating remote sensing into agro-tech solutions. Co-Founder of Change for Planet, a youth-led NGO empowering young people for a sustainable transition. Passionate about climate action.
Alberto Lombardi
Energy & Digital Transformation expert with corporate and entrepreneurial experience, mentors startups in product strategy, business development, go-to-market, and fundraising. Passionate about sustainability, he thrives in dynamic, unconventional environments, driving innovation in energy transition and cleantech.
Forest Valley catalyst team
A powerhouse team of entrepreneur, co-founders, and consultants qith dep expertise in fundraising for startups
Federico Cinque
Tech entrepreneur and strategy consultant. Experience as FinTech consultant in the Financial Services Industry, and as EduTech expert working with Italian business schools and universities.
What they say about us
Our Partners
Let's build together your sustainability future!