Demo
Day

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

18th April 2024
4 PM CEST

300+
Startups we scouted and assessed from 16+ EU countries
58
Startups we accelerated since April 2022
800+
Investors & corporations who attended our demo days
300+
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.

Energy Efficiency

A nano-silicon and graphene technology for increased lithium-ion battery efficiency

Food Chain Sustainability

A fish and dairy quality and traceability solution from harvest to store

Water Management

Sludge pretreatment technology that significantly increases biogas generation

Food Chain Sustainability

A bioprocessing solution that upcycles biowaste, extracting sugars, fats and proteins

SaaS Sustainability Management

An online platform connecting OEMs, buyers, and 3D printing service providers

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

Autonomous drone solution for asset inspection in the energy industry

Hydrogen

Highly efficient electrolysis and fuel cell systems for hydrogen production

Energy Efficiency

A unified data platform for the full digitalisation of maritime fleets

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

Advanced EV charging and safety monitoring system for passenger vessels

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.