The state of California has set some of the most ambitious mid-century climate targets in the world, with current goals of reaching 100% clean electricity as well as a 100% carbon neutral economy by 2045, with net negative emissions after 2045.

Similar to California, Denmark drives ambitious climate action. The opportunities for collaborating are vast – from exchanging knowledge, co-developing technologies and new business models to collaborating on accelerating green business growth. 

What can Denmark learn from California?

Read the publication ‘Future of Climate Tech’ to learn about key challenges and opportunities within climate tech innovation; from offshore wind and water technology to energy storage, conversion and carbon removal as well as sustainability within food and agriculture.

The publication invites you inside the Silicon Valley climate tech ecosystem to learn more about:

• How the ecosystem of California supports climate tech innovation
• How to transfer new energy technology from the laboratory into the market
• How accelerators, investors and corporates act as key components in the ecosystem of Silicon Valley
  
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The supportive ecosystem of Silicon Valley

California meets a high level of private and public support for research and development (R&D) within renewable energy and climate tech. Universities in California – such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Caltech – recognize their important role in installing an entrepreneurial mindset in their students. They are amongst the best in the world at transferring knowledge and technologies from universities to start-ups and corporations.

Investors and accelerators have also realized the need for action as well as the business potentials in scaling up climate tech solutions, and these stakeholders address the particular needs of climate entrepreneurs. An entrepreneurial culture, close collaboration with industry, and a host of supportive structures are vital elements in paving the way from idea to impact at scale. Silicon Valley in particular is known for its thriving ecosystem of research institutions, corporates, start-ups, investors and accelerators.

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Carbon Removal Gains Momentum in California

California would need to remove 125 million tons of carbon per year to reach the goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. Carbon removal has gained massive attention in few years, and Californian stakeholders are key players in shaping a new carbon economy. Learn more about carbon removal technologies as well as leading startups, investors and not least buyers in the space.

Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley actively engages with the carbon removal network of American stakeholders across the value chain and ecosystem. We help Danish stakeholders gain inspiration and knowledge as well as create access to networks and markets as they mature.

Driving electric – the road to a sustainable future

California recently reached 1 million electric vehicles (EVs). The state’s ambitious regulation combined with an extensive charging infrastructure means that California is leading the EV revolution. Learn more about how California has been successful in getting EVs on the road, e.g. via financial incentives to buy EVs, and how Silicon Valley is an innovation hub for the future of transportation. As Denmark is looking to accelerate the adoption of EVs, California is a good place to look for inspiration.

Meat alternatives are modernizing the food industry

Global meat consumption is at the highest it has ever been – and global meat production is projected to double by 2050, according to the UN. Yet, a contrary trend is also visible, introducing new innovative meat substitutes, also called alternative proteins. The global meat substitutes sector is worth 20.7 billion USD and is set to grow to 23.2 billion USD by 2024 (Euromonitor).

A thriving alternative protein ecosystem requires investors, talent, local demand, a supportive government and a business community, as well as access to resources and infrastructure. The Bay Area is a strong hub for innovative companies working in the alternative proteins industry, which emphasizes the strength of the emerging ecosystem around meat alternatives.