Climate Tech Startup Opportunities
Mapping the landscape of high-impact entrepreneurship
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Section 1 of 5The $9 Trillion Opportunity
Climate tech isn't a niche anymore—it's the largest market transformation in human history.
The global economy needs to invest $4-6 trillion annually to reach net-zero by 2050. Current investment: $1.1 trillion. The gap is the opportunity.
🎯 Interactive: Opportunity Landscape
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⏰ Why This Decade Matters
Policy Tailwinds
US Inflation Reduction Act ($369B), EU Green Deal ($1T), Carbon border taxes. Government support de-risks early markets.
Capital Abundance
Climate funds raised $120B in 2023-2024. Every major VC has climate practice. Corporate venture arms (Microsoft, Amazon, Google) actively investing.
Technology Cost Curves
Solar: -90% cost since 2010. Batteries: -97% since 1991. Electrolyzers: -60% expected 2024-2030. Falling costs unlock mass markets.
Customer Demand
2,000+ companies with net-zero commitments. Scope 3 requirements force supply chain decarbonization. Consumer willingness to pay premium: 40% (up from 15% in 2019).