Greenbackers Climate Investment Showcase & Pilot Camp 2026

Bringing together the innovators and investors driving the future of ClimateTech.

In collaboration with Sustainable Ventures.

Next Showcase & Pilot Camp: 29 January 2026 | London | Sustainable Ventures

About the Event

The Greenbackers Climate Investment Showcase & Pilot Camp brings together high-potential cleantech ventures, active climate and energy investors, and corporate innovation teams for a full day of curated meetings, pilot exploration, and collaboration.

Our goal remains consistent: to accelerate investment readiness, commercial validation, and deployment opportunities across the climate and energy transition ecosystem.

The day is structured to help ventures gain both investor exposure and corporate engagement — with the flexibility to join the morning Investor 1:1s, the afternoon Pilot Camp, or the full-day program.

Twice a year, we host…

250+

Delegates

170+

Funds

200+

1:1 Investor Meetings

20+

Cleantech
Ventures

during one exceptional day!

With 350+ climate tech funds attending annually, 400+ investor meetings, and a 55,000+ person global community, our events have become a cornerstone of the cleantech investment calendar. Startups we’ve showcased have gone on to raise more than $600M, accelerating climate solutions with real-world impact.

What To Expect

Investor 1:1 Speed-Dating

Curated, pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings that match leading climate funds with high-potential founders. Designed around mutual interest, these focused sessions cut through the noise and open the door to real deal-making. (Limited slots available.)

Pilot Camp

An interactive Pilot Camp — a working session where ambitious startups pitch groundbreaking pilots to expert judges and a live audience dedicated to exploring pilot deployments, demo opportunities, and corporate innovation collaboration.

Expert Panel Discussions

Industry leaders and seasoned investors share perspectives on the forces shaping today’s climate investment landscape — from emerging technologies and shifting priorities to the future of sustainable innovation.

Networking That Matters

From coffee breaks to evening receptions, every moment is designed to connect you with peers, partners, and potential collaborators. Build meaningful relationships that last well beyond the event.

Agenda for 29 January 2026

9:45	Registration opens
10:00	Welcome & Opening Remarks by Greenbackers and our event hosts Sustainable Ventures
10:15	Pilot Camp: Introduction
10:30	Pilot Camp Startups pitch groundbreaking pilots to expert judges
11:45	Networking and coffee break
12:15	Panel session and Pilot Camp wrap-up
12:45	Networking and lunch break
13:15	Afternoon Program starts: Panel session
13:45	Investor 1:1 Speed dating: Introduction
14:00	Investor 1:1 Speed dating Curated, pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings for registered participants (10 min slots)
16:00	Investor 1:1 Speed dating wrap-up
16:15	Greenbackers wrap-up of the day
16:30	Networking Drinks reception

For Investors

Gain access to a high-quality, curated pipeline of investment-ready ventures, engage through structured 1:1 meetings, and connect with peers across the climate and energy transition ecosystem.

Our Showcase events are built to deliver real deal flow, with opportunities for pre- and post-event engagement through the broader Greenbackers support model.

Investors Register Here

For Founders

Whether you join for Investor 1:1s, the Pilot Camp, or both — this is your chance to:

Engage with sector-focused investors face-to-face
Explore real pilot and demonstration opportunities
Gain visibility in front of corporates and funds
Access Greenbackers fundraise support program

This includes warm introductions to hundreds of active funds — from VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, Impact Funds, and Angels, to government and development funds. UK ventures also benefit from EIS/SEIS and VCT support.

It’s more than an event — it’s the launchpad for your next raise and your next commercial step.

Ventures Apply Here

See The Energy For Yourself

View the highlights from one of our last events below — it really captures the energy of the day!

What Attendee Are Saying

The attendee list was so impressive, and the buzz in the event was magnetic. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to the pitches, a very strong cohort brimming with innovation, passion and exciting growth potential.
– Henry Willcocks, Director Corporate Broking, Shore Capital

Greenbackers Next Showcase Event

29 January 2026 | London | Sustainable Ventures

Our next Climate Investment Showcase & Pilot Camp will take place on 29 January 2026, hosted at Sustainable Ventures in London.

Join us for a full day of investor meetings, pilot exploration, venture presentations, and networking with leaders across the ClimateTech ecosystem.

Whether you’re a venture looking to fundraise or a corporate seeking innovative pilot opportunities — this is where the climate tech community connects.