The ones to watch

A new generation of climate tech companies is rising. Turning bold ideas into solutions that can move us forward. From clean energy, to new materials to better food.

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Spotlighting the Climate Tech companies of Tomorrow

The world is at a crossroads. Technology can make things worse, but it can also make things better. A new generation of businesses is building solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.

We want to know who they are, what they’re building and which ideas could really move us forward. That’s why we’re putting 100 climate tech companies on the map. This annual selection highlights the most promising teams, chosen by the public, our partners and an independent jury.

Will you help us in our search and vote for the finalists: which climate tech companies are shaping the future?

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HOW IT WORKS

The Ones to Watch gives a stage to the entrepreneurs creating solutions. First we map around 100 startups. Based on the most voted an independent jury will select 4 startups who will be awarded at The Climate Tech Summit Awardshow and featured in a new video series by The Green Times.

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1. selected climate tech startups

100 climate tech startups & scale-ups have been selected by The Green Times, Climate Tech Connect & Partners. The eco-system is bigger than any one list. You can still nominate and add companies to the list.

2. jury

Based on the public vote the 10 most-voted companies will be presented to the jury. They will select 4 finalists.

3. Awardshow

Finalists will be revealed at the award show at The Climate Tech Summit 2026 in Antwerp.

4. Videoseries

The Green Times will make a documentary series about the finalists to tell their story to a broad audience and create visibility withour the relevant network of investors and partners.

Companies are selected based on:

Clear climate thesis

Climate impact is the core business, mapped to one of our climate categories.

Scalable impact potential

Measurable contribution to decarbonisation, resilience or regeneration. With a business model proven to scale.

Trackrecord

Proven traction: funding, first customers, major pilots or partnerships.

Active in the eco-system

Collaborating with peers, hiring locally and a visible player in the climate eco-system.

Balanced across categories, countries & stages

From pre-seed to scale-up.

100 COMPANIES SHAPING THE FUTURE

The Ones to Watch are the tech companies working on the biggest challenges of our time, to name a few:

Challenge WASTE. To make and waste too much. Time to repair and reuse.

The Ocean Cleanup
‍Develops technology to remove plastic from rivers and oceans.
The Great Bubble Barrier
Uses a curtain of bubbles to capture plastic in rivers before it reaches the sea.
Seenons
Connects businesses with solutions to reuse and recycle their waste.

Challenge A BROKEN FOODSYSTEM. How do we feed a growing population while reducing impact on nature?

Orbisk
Uses AI to measure and reduce food waste in professional kitchens.
One Third
Uses technology to predict the shelf life of fresh produce and help prevent food waste.
Mosa Meat
‍Develops cultivated beef as an alternative to conventional meat production.

Challenge FOSSIL FUELS. We're still hooked. Time for clean energy.

Skoon
Provides mobile battery systems that can replace diesel generations.
Solarge
Develops lightweight, circular solar panels for roofs that can't support conventional panels.
LeydenJar
‍Develops silicon anode technology to help batteries store more energy.