Sustainable Innovation Council

We’re proud to welcome?AIDI solar?as a Silver Sponsor of?Sustainable Innovation Day. Known for their AI-powered analytics and advanced drone inspections, Aidi Solar is redefining efficiency in solar asset management and supporting the global shift to smarter, cleaner energy. ???Sustainable Innovation Day?is a high-impact event blending a conference, Pitch Day, and One-Day Incubator - all in the heart of climate and deep tech innovation at Berkeley. Join us for a full day of insights, hands-on workshops, and pitches from the next generation of sustainability innovators: https://lnkd.in/g5XUB7h6 ???April 17, 2025?| ? 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ???Spieker Forum, Berkeley Haas, California Apply to pitch or join us for this premier gathering bridging founders, funders, and corporate innovators to accelerate real-world impact. #SustainableInnovationDay #ClimateTech #CleanEnergy #InnovationForImpact #BerkeleyHaas #AidiSolar #DeepTech #DemoDay

?? Less than ONE month to go! The Sustainable Innovation Pitch Day & One-Day Incubator is coming to Berkeley—bringing together top climate & sustainability founders, funders, and innovators! ???? Join us for a full day of pitching, mentorship, and investment opportunities with 20+ top climate & sustainability funds, angel investors, and 100+ founders, founders-to-be, and professionals. ?? Date: April 17 ?? Location: Berkeley, CA What’s on the Agenda? - Panel: Where the Smart Money Goes – Investing in Climate & Sustainability Startups in 2025 - On-Stage Interview: Building Unicorn Companies in Climate & Sustainability Tech - Panel: Reverse Pitch – What Investors Are Looking For - Demo Day – where founders showcase their ventures to leading investors - Networking & Reception – connect with the brightest minds in the industry Among the speakers and jury members: Troy Helming, Tess Maria Krasne, Stacey King, Vivian Qu, Shankar B Narayanan, Mehrad Yaghmai, Philip Y Li Don’t miss this chance to gain insights, secure funding, and grow your impact in the heart of Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem. ?? Spots are filling up—Apply now! https://lnkd.in/g5XUB7h6 Interested in joining as a sponsor or exhibitor? Reach out at [email protected]. #ClimateTech #SustainableInnovation #Startups #VentureCapital #Berkeley #ClimateInvesting #BerkeleyHaas #deeptech #naturetech #cleantech

??Are you solving a real-world problem with your startup solution? Apply for the Sustainable Innovation Pitch Day & One-Day Incubator! ?? The Sustainable Innovation Council, in collaboration with the Berkeley Haas EWMBA Association, is hosting a one-day incubator and pitch competition on April 17, 2025, at Berkeley Haas to help early-stage climate and sustainability startups get investment-ready. ?? Why Join? ?5 hours of expert-led sessions on fundraising, investor mindset, and go-to-market strategy. ? Pitch in front of 20+ jury members (top VCs, impact investors, and sustainability leaders) ?Gain actionable insights from multiple industry-related evaluators ?? Who Should Apply? Founders, researchers, and startup teams working on sustainability and climate tech ??Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g5XUB7h6 ?? Spots are limited! Don’t miss the opportunity to refine your pitch, gain investor insights, and connect with a high-impact network. #climatetech #deeptech #energytech #foodtech #biotech #SustainableInnovation #sustainableinnovationpitchday #climate #berkeleyhaas #siliconvalley

The?Sustainable Innovation Council, in collaboration with the?EWMBA Association, is hosting a?high-impact event for early-stage founders in sustainability and climate tech! ???Date:?April 17, 2025 ???Location:?Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley ???Format:?Accelerated Incubator + Pitch Competition Who Should Apply? ? Early-stage founders in?climate tech and sustainability tech, solving real-world problems with technology solutions ? Researchers and innovators turning science into real-world impact ???Ready to take your startup to the next level??Apply now and get investment-ready! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/g5XUB7h6 #SustainableInnovation #ClimateTech #StartupPitch #Berkeley #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #innovation #impact #deeptech #aiforsustainability

Catalytic capital is changing the game, fueling innovations that tackle the planet’s biggest challenges while mobilizing billions in additional investment. ???Did You Know? - Every $1 of catalytic capital attracts?4-8x private funding?into high-impact projects. - Emerging markets are becoming the top focus for renewable energy investments. - 70% of catalytic funds embrace?long-term, patient approaches, essential for breakthrough innovations. ?? From renewable energy to carbon capture, catalytic capital is sparking solutions that traditional funding won’t touch. ?? Want to help sustainable innovators thrive? Follow the?Sustainable Innovation Council?and join the movement to scale planet-first technologies. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future! #InnovationForGood #CatalyticCapital #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #PlanetFirst #SustainableInnovation #SustainableInnovationCouncil

Amid one of Los Angeles’ most devastating wildfire seasons, the Sustainable Innovation Council has launched the?Action Plan for Wildfire Resilience Through Innovation, spotlighting the untapped potential of climate hardware technologies and calling for strategic investments to drive scalable, high-impact solutions. #wildfire #lafires #wildfireresilience #resiliencethroughinnovation #innovation #impact #technology #climatesolutions #climateresilience

At the?Sustainable Innovation Council, we believe that?true innovation serves both people and the planet. Anything that doesn’t meet this standard shouldn’t be labeled as innovation—nor should it be seen as a worthy investment opportunity. We are committed to redefining the future of progress by prioritizing?planet-positive solutions?that create sustainable value, regenerate ecosystems, and uplift communities. ???Our Mission: To drive transformative change by fostering innovations that: ? Solve pressing environmental challenges. ? Support global sustainability goals. ? Build resilient economies through green technologies. ? Inspire businesses and investors to shift toward impact-driven growth. The Future We Envision: A world where?sustainability is the foundation of all advancements—not an afterthought. A future where innovation equals regeneration, and investments flow toward solutions that restore and empower life on Earth. ???Join Us!?Let’s build a sustainable innovation movement that challenges outdated models and accelerates a thriving, regenerative economy. Build with Us: https://lnkd.in/gmrTJAzQ #SustainableInnovation #PlanetFirst #ImpactInvestment #GreenTech #SustainableFuture #RegenerativeEconomy #InnovationForGood #energytech #deeptech #climatesolutions #naturetech #innovation #sustainabledevelopmentgoals

We are honored to welcome?Steve Weissman?to the Advisory Board of the Sustainable Innovation Council! ?? Steve Weissman created and directed the?Energy Law Program at Berkeley Law, where he has taught numerous energy law and policy courses since 2006. A seasoned energy and environmental attorney, mediator, and educator, he previously served as an?Administrative Law Judge at the California Public Utilities Commission, as well as policy and legal advisor to three PUC commissioners. His career spans critical roles, including?Principal Consultant to the California State Assembly's Committee on Natural Resources, where he shaped legislation on energy, air quality, and solid waste management. As a creator of the?California PUC's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program?and the?Ahwahnee Principles?for sustainable development, Steve has impacted renewable energy, energy efficiency, and land-use planning. In addition to his achievements in California, Steve’s expertise is recognized internationally. He has taught at?Vermont Law School, Lewis & Clark, and as a?Fulbright Scholar?in Spain. Locally, he has contributed to the City of Berkeley as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Solid Waste Commission. We are thrilled to have his unparalleled expertise guide our mission to foster planet-first innovations and advance impactful sustainable solutions. ??? #sustainableinnovationcouncil #sustainableinnovations #climatesolutions

??This year's COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November, unfolded against the backdrop of escalating climate crises. It was a critical moment when global leaders and stakeholders must address how intertwined climate change and human displacement have become. Though the discussions of energy transitions and carbon reduction targets dominated the agenda, there was another parallel narrative that put the plight of the climate refugees and vulnerable communities as central to the summit's broader discourse. For the global community, COP29 underlined the continued gaps between ambition and action. ??Though the conference reiterated commitments to the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target, critics noted a disproportionate emphasis on emissions reductions in middle-income countries, often at the expense of urgent humanitarian needs. ??Climate refugees-a rapidly growing demographic-became emblematic of this tension, underlining the summit's struggle to balance immediate human security concerns with long-term environmental objectives. "We can't speak of carbon emission reduction without mentioning the human cost: those displaced, those made homeless, and the vulnerable," a climate activist noted. ?My important outcome of this COP was the creation of the FRLD, a fund that will address the losses and damages caused by climate change in a historical manner. Designed to offer financial support to countries worst-hit by climate change, FRLD brings hope to regions battling with rising sea levels, unprecedented drought, and other catastrophes wrought by changing weather. To the displaced—people who have been forced out of their homes by floods or desertification—the fund symbolizes a critical lifeline, promising resources to rebuild lives and minimize future vulnerabilities. "The fund is a beacon of hope but must be matched with swift action," said Harjeet Singh, a senior climate advocate. But its potential impact is clouded by concerns over slow disbursement and the adequacy of financial backing, raising questions about the fund's ability to meet the scale of the challenge. Humanitarian organizations took advantage of the COP29 platform to call for an integrated approach toward climate resilience, calling on governments to connect disaster response frameworks with long-term adaptation strategies. Discussions emphasized anticipatory action through the installation of early warning systems and improving community preparedness to mitigate the devastating impacts of climate-related disasters that often cause forced migration.

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