Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Pitch Competition
Join Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) for an exciting evening celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in climate, energy, and sustainability.
At this annual pitch competition, women-led startups from around the world will take the stage to present bold solutions addressing some of the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. Founders will pitch their companies to a panel of judges, answer questions about their technology and business models, and compete for a cash prize pool designed to support the next stage of their growth.
This event offers a unique opportunity to discover emerging climate technologies, hear directly from visionary founders, and connect with professionals across the cleantech ecosystem. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, student, or sustainability enthusiast, you’ll experience firsthand the ideas and leaders shaping the future of the industry.
How the competition works:
Selected startups will deliver a 5-minute pitch, followed by 3 minutes of questions from the judging panel. Winners will be announced toward the end of the event.
About Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) is a global nonprofit community dedicated to advancing women working across climate, energy, and sustainability. Through events, mentorship, career resources, and local chapters around the world, WCS creates spaces where women can connect, learn, grow professionally, and collaborate to drive meaningful climate solutions. Whether you’re an industry expert, a student, a founder, or simply climate-curious, WCS welcomes those who want to build community and accelerate positive change together.
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