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On August 5, 2025, key developments in climate technology and sustainability include significant funding rounds, startup acceleration programs, and policy-aligned investment strategies:

1. Climate Tech Partners (CTP) Funding: CTP secured over $50 million in commitments, including a $30 million anchor investment split evenly between Australian Ethical Investments and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). This fund targets high-growth climate startups focused on grid, fuels, and adaptation technologies, leveraging a collaborative model that integrates corporate partners like Qantas and Airbus to validate demand and accelerate deployment. This approach aims to drive emissions reductions across key sectors by aligning venture capital with real-world customer pathways[1].

2. Climate Tech Startup Recognition and Funding Growth: The U.S. climate tech funding landscape shows a 21% increase in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year. The Trellis Impact 25 list highlights 25 early-stage startups innovating in energy, carbon, transport, industry, and nature sectors. These startups are selected based on solution uniqueness, traction, team strength, and impact potential. The application deadline for the 2025 list is August 5, with finalists pitching to investors and sustainability executives at an October event in San Jose, California[2].

3. Compute for Climate Fellowship: This global R&D funding program, backed by UNESCO’s IRCAI and Amazon Web Services, offers up to $200,000 in AWS cloud credits to climate tech startups for building proof-of-concept projects using advanced cloud computing, AI, quantum computing, and HPC. The program supports startups worldwide, providing mentorship and technical guidance to accelerate innovative climate solutions with potential for significant global impact[3].

4. Venture For ClimateTech Accelerator: This nonprofit accelerator offers up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and hands-on support to early-stage climate tech innovators globally. The program focuses on market validation, team building, and commercialization readiness, helping startups progress toward pilot runs, first customers, and investment rounds[4].

These developments collectively reflect a robust ecosystem of climate tech innovation supported by substantial funding, strategic corporate partnerships, and targeted acceleration programs. They emphasize measurable carbon impact through technology deployment in energy systems, fuels, and adaptation, aligned with growing ESG investment trends and climate policy frameworks promoting decarbonization and sustainability.

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