DC MD VA Ventures

Welcome to “Startup Bazaar: Climate Tech 2024”, where innovation meets sustainability! Join us in person for a day filled with cutting-edge solutions and impactful discussions on shaping a greener future. With Chargerzilla and American Bazaar as sponsors, you can expect top-notch expertise and resources to fuel your passion for climate tech.

If you are a climate, startup, or technology enthusiast, we welcome you to the great event providing insight into climate tech ecosystem.

We will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in climate technology.

Event will feature various panels showcasing cutting-edge startups, exploring investment trends, public-private partnerships, and the latest policy developments, as well as providing strategies for scaling startups.

Attendees will gain valuable insights and have the opportunity to network with key stakeholders from across the industry.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

### Lunch & Networking (Pizza and soda will be served)

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

### The climate tech startup ecosystem: Opportunities and challenges

The panel will explore the opportunities and challenges for climate tech startups in today's ecosystem. Topics covered will include market readiness, regulatory hurdles, funding opportunities, and key areas ripe for innovation. Key discussion points:

• Emerging trends in climate tech
• Regulatory and policy barriers for startups
• Industry needs driving innovation
• Venture capital, angel investment, and grants

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

### Scaling climate solutions: Lessons from successful founders

An in-depth, informal conversation with successful founders or CEOs of climate tech startups who have scaled their companies. They’ll share their journey, the difficulties of scaling in this space, and the opportunities they see for future climate tech solutions. Topics covered will include:

• Overcoming key startup challenges
• Funding and partnerships
• Achieving product-market fit in climate tech
• The role of corporate partnerships and collaboration

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

### Powering climate tech: The critical role of local governments and public-private partnerships

Local governments play a pivotal role in fostering climate tech innovation. From offering non-dilutive funding to forming public-private partnerships, their support can be a game-changer for startups navigating the challenges of early growth. The panel will explore how local policies, grants, and collaborations between government and private entities can accelerate the development and deployment of climate technologies. It will discuss successful case studies, opportunities for non-dilutive funding, and strategies for building effective partnerships to scale impactful solutions.

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

### Climate tech investment trends: Where is the smart money going?

This session will feature venture capitalists, angel investors, and fund managers who are focused on climate tech. They will discuss the hottest areas in climate tech for investment, what they look for in a climate tech startup, and the long-term potential for profitability and impact. Key Discussion Points:
Key investment trends in climate tech
Due diligence on climate tech companies
Early-stage vs. growth-stage investment

4:15 - 5:00

### Shifting winds: The impact of government change on climate tech innovation

As Washington prepares to transition from the Biden administration to the Trump presidency, what lies ahead for the climate tech sector? The panel will explore the anticipated policy shifts, their implications for innovation, and the fate of key programs supporting renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and green infrastructure. Industry leaders and policy experts will dissect the challenges and opportunities posed by this political change, offering insights on how the climate tech ecosystem can adapt and thrive amidst evolving priorities. Will progress stall, pivot, or find new pathways forward?

Address: 1850 Towers Crescent Place, Vienna, VA 22182
Directions: Located 15 minutes walking distance from the Tysons Corner metro stop.