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Today’s Highlights:
🔝Top Story: CICE Invests $7.7M in Wildfire Tech and Clean Energy Innovations to Drive Decarbonization.
💲Investment: I-EcoGuard raised $870K for crop yield tech, Pony AI’s IPO raised $413M at a $5.4B valuation, and the ADB approved $500M for the Philippines’ climate resilience.
🔬 Innovation: KERI researchers developed technology to produce highly dispersible carbon nanotube powder, boosting eco-friendly battery processing and energy density.
🔄 Integration: Hapag-Lloyd cuts emissions with a green methanol deal, Canadian clean tech grows with government support, and Net Zero World aids clean energy transitions globally.
💡 Intelligence: 15 Notable Speakers at COP29.
CICE Invests $7.7M in Wildfire Tech and Clean Energy Innovations to Drive Decarbonization
Image Credit: CICE
Wildfire Management Technologies
CICE has invested $3.5 million in six companies developing wildfire solutions like AI risk prediction, drone swarms, and robotics. These innovations aim to reduce fire risks, protect communities, and lower emissions. “This funding supports critical technologies to address one of the most urgent climate challenges,” said Sarah Goodman, President and CEO of CICE.
Clean Energy Innovations
CICE allocated $4.2 million to seven companies advancing hydrogen, energy storage, and low-carbon fuels. Projects include EV snowplows and sustainable biofuels, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Goodman emphasized the importance of backing innovators to deliver impactful solutions globally.
Expanding Climate Impact
With $39 million invested in 59 projects to date, CICE recently launched a $3 million Energy Storage Call and a Women in Climate Tech initiative, reinforcing its mission to accelerate decarbonization and innovation in clean energy. Read More
Investment Highlights of the Day
- I-EcoGuard, an Israeli agtech startup, raised $870,000 to enhance crop yields by addressing temperature extremes using nanotechnology in greenhouse covers. Read More
- Pony AI’s American depositary shares rose 19% in their debut after raising $413.4 million through an IPO and private placements, reaching a $5.4 billion valuation and positioning alongside Tesla and Waymo. Read More
- The Asian Development Bank approved a $500 million loan to support the Philippines’ climate resilience efforts, focusing on low-carbon transitions in key sectors and advancing its goal to cut emissions by 75% by 2030. Read More
Innovation Highlights of the Day
Researchers at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute have developed the first technology to produce highly dispersible carbon nanotube (CNT) powder, improving eco-friendly dry processing for secondary batteries and enhancing their energy density. Read More
Integration Highlights of the Day
- Hapag-Lloyd has secured an offtake agreement with Goldwind for 250,000 tonnes of green methanol annually, cutting fleet emissions by up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2e per year. Read More
- Entrepreneurs across Canada are advancing clean tech solutions to combat climate change, with government funding opportunities at the federal and provincial levels supporting the sector’s growth. Read More
- Net Zero World partners with countries like Argentina, Chile, Egypt, and Indonesia to accelerate clean energy transitions through technical collaboration and energy modeling. Read More
Climate Insider Intelligence: 15 Notable Speakers at COP29
COP29’s Extreme Hangout platform showcased a diverse range of speakers driving the climate conversation forward. From Elizabeth Wathuti’s advocacy for water justice to Dr. Elvis Paul Tangem’s work on Africa’s Great Green Wall, these 15 leaders bring expertise from grassroots to global policy. Learn how figures like Beth Doherty, Amber Nuttall, and Duncan Williamson are pushing for inclusive, actionable solutions in renewable energy, biodiversity, and social justice. This list highlights the individuals shaping climate action today—and paving the way for a more sustainable future. Read More
