Fireside chat | From funding to collaboration, how corporate partnerships can fuel cleantech innovation
Oct 14, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Oct 14, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
"Securing direct investment is often seen as the default path for startups seeking to grow. Yet for cleantech companies, corporate partnerships can offer a powerful and complementary route to accelerating development, reducing risk and reaching the market faster.
Through a conversation between two startup, this fireside chat will explore what a fruitful partnership looks like in practice. How do startups benefit from access to real-world testing environments, in-kind resources and established networks? What does it take to build a relationship based on genuine trust and shared ambition?
Whether you are a startup looking to diversify your funding strategy or an established company seeking to accelerate your innovation pipeline, this session will offer concrete insights into how collaboration between startups and corporates can turn ideas into impact."








