Green Innovation Ecosystem Catalyst

If you’ve been to a GreenTech Gathering before, you’ll know the format: relaxed conversations, great people and practical ideas around building a greener future. For April in Leeds, we’re turning the dial up. On 2nd April at Nexus, GreenTech Gathering are hosting our biggest event yet: a full-day catalyst focused on the Ecosystem for Climate and Opportunity (ECO). It’s designed to connect founders, investors, policy makers and academics who are actively building, funding and scaling Climate Tech across the region. Across panels, workshops, an innovator showcase and live pitch feedback, we’ll explore how ideas move from prototype → funding → real-world impact, and what founders actually need to survive that journey. Same community. Bigger room. A lot more to dig into. What you'll get from the day: Connect 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Meet ClimateTech founders, investors, academics and operators from across West Yorkshire and beyond. Learn 🧠 Hear directly from people funding and scaling GreenTech businesses, from grants and angels to VC and commercial growth. Build 🔧 Get practical insight into pitch decks, due diligence, investment readiness and scaling from R&D to market. Discover 🚀 Explore the Innovator Showcase featuring local ClimateTech and GreenTech startups exhibiting throughout the day. Who It’s For: This event is designed for people actively working in - or supporting - the green economy: - Startup and Scale-up Founders - Entrepreneurs and Operators - Investors, Angels and VCs - Academics and Researchers - Policy and Public Sector Leaders - Sustainability and ClimateTech Professionals If you’re building, funding or enabling climate solutions, you’ll feel at home here. What to Expect: We’ve put together a day that mixes insight, conversation and conversation (without the usual conference formality): - Morning coffee catch ups and informal networking - Innovator Showcase (open all day) -Expert-led panels & workshop sessions -Live pitch deck feedback with investors -Networking lunch -Real conversations, not corporate fluff Speakers: We’re curating a line up of ClimateTech founders, investors and ecosystem leaders who are actively funding and scaling sustainable innovation. Across the day you’ll hear from: - Angel investors & VC fund managers - Grant & public-sector funding experts - ClimateTech founders and operators - Academic and ecosystem leaders Full speaker announcements coming soon, but expect practical insight, real experience and honest conversations about what it takes to move ClimateTech from idea to impact. Innovator Showcase Throughout the day, explore our Innovator Showcase featuring local GreenTech and ClimateTech startups exhibiting inside NEXUS. Meet the teams, see demos, ask questions and discover what’s being built across the region, all in one place. It’s your chance to connect directly with founders shaping the future of the green economy. What’s included: - Welcome coffee, tea & pastries - Networking lunch - Full access to all talks, panels & workshops - Innovator Showcase entry Our partners: A big thank you to our amazing partners who help make GreenTech Gathering possible: AD:VENTURE, Pocketworks and our strategic partner West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Together, we’re supporting the region’s growing GreenTech community and creating space for meaningful connections, learning and opportunity. Why it's a ticked event: This is our most ambitious GreenTech Gathering yet. Your ticket helps cover venue, catering, showcase production, speakers, and event delivery, allowing us to create a genuinely valuable day for founders, investors and the wider ClimateTech ecosystem. In short: better conversations, better connections, better outcomes What our guests have to say: “GreenTech Gathering is always my go-to event, and for good reason. The calibre of entrepreneurs who take the stage is outstanding. These are true innovators driving meaningful change in the green technology space. The community delivers fresh insight, inspiring stories, and a vibrant mix of perspectives, it’s genuinely energising.” Dean Hartley - Advisor & Angel Investor at Chevet Technology “GreenTech Gathering brings together a highly engaged community of innovators, investors and changemakers who are genuinely driving the sustainability agenda forward. I’ve met some incredibly useful and inspiring people through the event, the kind of connections that lead to real collaboration rather than just another business card exchange. The energy and openness of the community make it a real stand out for me.” Duncan Reid - CEO & Co-Founder at Reset Connect “Speaking at the Greentech Gathering event proved to be a great opportunity for me. Given GreenTech Gathering’s excellent reputation, my presentation there opened doors to additional engagements. Beyond the speaking opportunities, I've found myself welcomed into a supportive network of peers who actively share new business opportunities and connections.” Dr Zoe Detko - Director at Ardea Eco-Innovation