Opalene Climate Challenge Announcement & Celebration
Join VertueLab as we celebrate WA-based climate tech startups, learn about their innovations, and announce investments in top companies building and deploying climate solutions to meet the moment!
Don’t miss the chance to cast your live vote after the six startup presentations to help choose the Audience Choice Award 💚
As a global innovation powerhouse, Washington State plays a leading role in shaping the future of climate tech. The Opalene Climate Challenge, launched by VertueLab, backs Washington-based startups that tap into Washington’s pioneering spirit, inventing solutions for local climate resilience and scalable impact that people and our planet urgently need.
This event will showcase some of Washington’s most promising climate tech startups and announce investments in Opalene Climate Challenge finalists, with the top companies poised to receive checks of $100k or more.
These early-stage companies will take the stage to share breakthrough technologies and innovative business models they are building to make our world more affordable, healthier, and safer.
Agenda
4:00- 4:30 pm | Welcome and Networking
Enjoy refreshments while previewing the startup tables and connecting with fellow investors and innovators.
4:30 - 4:35 pm | Event Introduction
4:35 - 5:45pm | Startup presentations + Q&A with Selection Committee members
Rapidly renewable bamboo building materials
Biobased replacement of petroleum epoxy
Sodium-ion battery replacement for lead acid
Climate Solutions International
City budget decarbonization software
Low-cost, localized green ammonia production
Wastewater treatment yielding biochar fertilizer
5:45 - 6:00 pm | Investment decisions + Audience Choice Investment Award winner announced!
6:00 - 6:30 pm | Celebrate! Enjoy drinks, light bites, and good company.
Hosted by
VertueLab is a nonprofit established in 2007 that invests in entrepreneurs building the Pacific Northwest climate economy. By scaling climate technology businesses, VertueLab works to improve the well-being and prosperity of communities in the region.
The Opalene Climate Challenge is supported by people who are activating philanthropic dollars in their donor-advised funds for direct impact on climate change. We thank them for their generosity and solidarity.
How to Get Here
Address:
Seattle Climate Innovation Hub
1215 4th Ave 15th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101, USA.
Transportation:
Paid parking with EV chargers is available in the building. Enter going East (up the hill) on the one-way University Street. Also consider using Spothero. The closest Link light rail station is the Symphony Station on 3rd street. Bikes, battery-powered mobility, and batteries (even when not charging) must be stored in the locked room on the C/D level of the garage. Bring your own lock for the storage rack if needed.