Sandbox Program
Demo Day
Discover the most promising European B2B climate tech startups
with a proven positive climate impact
19th OCTOBER 2023
4 PM CEST
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 efficency, sustainable materials and carbon offsetting.
Waste management and recycling
Thermoplastic materials generated from coffee grounds
Energy efficiency
Energy and water-saving shower systems
Water management
High-performance biogas from high-strength industrial wastewater
Food chain sustainability
Innovative sharing platform for reusable packaging solutions
Waste management and recycling
Portable waterless toilet and waste-to-biogas system provider
Space and vision Intelligence
AI-based solutions for photovoltaic system data collection and optimization
Food chain sustainability
Sustainable bio-based chemicals from pulp and agri waste
Food chain sustainability
Non-GMO alternative proteins made from CO2, for food and cosmetic application
Renewable energy and infrastructure
A geo-intelligence platform empowering decision-makers in the green transition
SaaS Sustainability management
A City-as-a-Service platform for smart city services and management
SaaS Sustainability management
A blockchain-enabled end-to-end traceability solution for manufacturing companies
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
The event will last about 2h 30m
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.