Demo
Day

Discover the most promising European B2B climate tech startups
with a proven positive climate impact

27th June 2024
4 PM CEST - 7 AM PDT - 10 PM SGT

300+
Startups we scouted and assessed from 16+ EU countries
66
Startups we accelerated since April 2022
900+
Investors & corporations who attended our demo days
320+
Matching opportunities from committed counterparts

We explored European corporates and investors’ needs, scouted the latest climate innovation trends, assessed, selected and accelerated the most cutting-edge B2B startups in climate tech...

1. We study market trends
Corporates’ needs in climate transition, and VC’s trends in climate tech investing are at the core of our startup scouting activities, that’s why we gather industry trends and insights from companies and investors to drive our research.

2. We scout the most promising European early stage startups
We look for pre-seed and seed startups with proven B2B climate solutions and technologies having at least an MVP validating their technology in a relevant environment and significant business metrics (i.e., users, revenues or LoIs signed by industry relevant players).

3. We select them according to climate tech experts deep dives
A highly qualified Technical Board of engineers, scientists and climate innovation experts oversees the screening, assessment and selection process, ensuring projects’ climate and business robustness.

4. We train and prepare them for go to market
Involving international mentors with longstanding experience in business development, sustainability assessment, fundraising, and ESG policy frameworks, Sandbox Program aims at training and supporting the selected startups, ensuring their readiness for meeting with prospect clients and investors.

... and now we bring them all under one roof at
the Sandbox Program virtual Demo Day event.

Tune in to the Demo Day online event and stay current with the latest emerging European climate tech innovations!

During the Demo Day, the startups accelerated within the last edition of the Sandbox Program, will showcase their B2B climate solutions and technologies across several industries, such as waste management and recycling, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and carbon offsetting.

SaaS Sustainability Management

AI agents offering strategic, real-time data analysis and automation solutions.

Food Chain Sustainability

Solar drying solution for the agri-food and pharmaceutical industry.

Sustainable Materials

High-quality graphene from biomass waste.

Alternative Proteins

Aquaculture feed ingredients obtained from agricultural by-products and insects.

Emissions Capture

Permanent storage of CO₂ in sea water through calcium bicarbonate.

Emissions Capture

Air purification using photocatalysis technology to enhance food preservation and safety.

Manufacturing

AI & ML solution processing acoustic emissions to optimize industrial performance

Sustainable Materials

Seaweed-based plastic-like materials as alternatives to single-use packaging

Startups with
climate solutions
Sandbox Startups Portfolio
View the Startups Portfolio for more information about the solutions accelerated in the current and previous editions of Sandbox Program.

What you get as an investor

  • Increase your deal flow with the most promising emerging startups from all over Europe, in line with the latest climate tech trends and innovations
  • Meet B2B climate tech startups in fundraising phase from pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds
  • Get access to solutions with proven commercial traction and validated climate impact and technologies

What you get as a company

  • Meet plug & play climate tech solutions to address your company’s sustainability problems and pledges from the supply chain side
  • Discover the potential of climate innovation for new opportunities and business lines
  • Stay current with the latest industry trends, in line with your business requirements and nurture the deal flow for your innovation team

Save your seat for the Demo Day

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - web live meeting on Zoom
4 PM CEST
The event will last about 2h
Meet 9 European Climate Tech Startups presenting their 5-minute Pitches
After the Demo Day, you will receive the complete event recording and the detailed Pitch Decks
You will have the chance to network with them, by organizing a 1-to-1 session to further explore business and investment opportunities

About Forest Valley

Forest Valley Institute is a not-for-profit organization
fighting climate change from the supply chain side,
by promoting innovation in the way we produce goods and services.

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.