Meet the eight standout startups that emerged as winners of the ClimateTech Pitch Competition, held during the ClimateTech Connect Event in Washington, D.C., in April 2025. These innovators impressed judges with groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling climate challenges across energy, sustainability, agriculture, and more. Learn what set them apart, why their ideas matter, and how they’re poised to make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change.
These startups are utilizing emerging technologies to deliver business value to their clients. Technologies highlighted include artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), the Internet of Things (IoT), sensors, and various applications aimed at enhancing customer and user experience. For each startup, the report provides information on the company, its value proposition, the motivation behind its products and solutions, the specific problems addressed, and the supported use cases.
The top 8 startups are:
