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Climate Week NYC 2026
Korea Climate
Tech Summit
2026
Discover. Connect. Accelerate.
Korea's climate technology ecosystem meets U.S. capital, commercialization partners, and global market opportunities in New York.
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Venue
- Penn 2, New York City
- Presented by
- Witness Creative Partners Climate Expertise Network
- Official Event
A Korea-focused climate tech summit at Climate Week NYC
KCTS brings founders, investors, corporate leaders, and climate experts into one room for company showcases, sector conversations, and direct market connections.
The summit gives Korean climate ventures a focused platform in New York and connects U.S. startups with Korean investors and corporate partners.
Four themes, one global stage
Water and Materials
Water technology, advanced materials, biotechnology, and resource systems.
Robotics
Automated systems for climate-critical operations and infrastructure.
Closed Loop Economy
Circular systems for waste reduction, recycling, and resource reuse.
Building on the 2025 summit
12+companies presented
300+global attendees
1Korea-focused climate tech platform in New York
2026 program milestones
Korean startup delegation, keynote, and program sponsor announcements
U.S. startup applications open
Speakers, program guests, participating companies, and partners announced
View the complete startup delegationU.S. startup delegation announced
Partnership and investor 1:1 matching announced
Korea Climate Tech Summit at Climate Week NYC
BATWorks full-day workshop
Investor and corporate matching sessions
Startup 1:1 mentoring runs from August 1 through September 18.
Meet the people building the next climate solutions.
Summit Agenda
September 25, 2026Friday
8:30 AM to 5:00 PMProgram schedule remains subject to change
Doors Open!
Networking & Coffee
Welcoming Remarks
- Speakers
- Soojin Choung, Witness Creative Partners
Timothy Hoffman, Columbia Tech Ventures
Opening Keynote
- Speaker
- Yong Hyun Kim, Envisioning Partners
Special Remarks
- Speaker
- Chi Nguyen, NYSERDA
Early Stage Investor Panel
What problems are the new startups solving?
- Panelists
- Susan Schofer, SOSV
Nicholas Ng, The Clean Fight
Beki Kabanzira, BAT Works
Steph Jones, Urban Future Lab
Roy Torbert, Third Derivative
Energy
Energy Sector Presentations
Company showcases across power, storage, grids, and energy infrastructure.
Networking Break
Panel Discussion: Energy and Infrastructure
- Panelists
- Dan Goldman, Clean Energy Ventures
Seth Udelson, Ecosystem Integrity Fund
Micah Kotch, Blackhorn Ventures
Networking Lunch
Water & Bio
Water & Bio Sector Presentations
Company showcases across water technology, biotechnology, advanced materials, and resource systems.
Panel Discussion: Economy of Sustainability
- Panelists
- Brendan Keefe, Closed Loop Ventures
Lyna Kim, Lowercarbon Capital
Peter Yolles, Echo River Partners
Robotics
Robotics Sector Presentations
Company showcases featuring automation for climate-critical systems.
Corporate Open Innovation Panel
What are you looking for in startups to work with?
- Panelists
- Hyunchul Brian Kim, LEK Partners
Nelson Yip, ConEdison
Coppelia Marincovic, Syensqo (CVC)
Amanda Lounsbury, Xylem (Tech scout)
Networking Break
Closed Loop
Closed Loop Economy Presentations
Company showcases across circularity, recycling, and resource recovery systems.
- Special presentation
- Another Day
Closing Remarks and Reception
- Closing remarks
- Soojin Choung, Witness Creative Partners
Presenters
Presenting Startups
Korean Startups
18 presenting companies
TernellFeatured keynote company
Standard EnergyFeatured keynote company
SCSStandard Cooling Systems
BTEnergyEnergy
RXEnergy
Diden RoboticsRobotics
GeogridClimate systems
Metech HoldingsClimate agriculture
Beyond CapturCarbon removal
PyloneerEnergy management
DeumeuAerial firefighting systems
PlantnerBio materials
Wintec GlovisWater treatment
DeepvisionsEnvironmental AI
TeladiaSustainable logistics
Another DaySpecial presentation
Cycle XCircular agriculture
ReCarbonCarbon transformation
U.S. Startups
17 presenting companies
AtoMeAdvanced materials
Fork & GoodFood systems
JellatechBio materials
MIMiC SystemsIndustrial systems
Uncaged InnovationsBio materials
VerdiPrecision agriculture
Cocoa Fiber Inc.Bio materials
AmogyFeatured keynote company
Dimensional EnergyClean fuels
JuunooCircular construction
Parallel CarbonCarbon removal
D.TOBuilt environment
Capro-XCircular economy and bio
Carbon UtilityEnergy
Orpheus Ocean Inc.Robotics
MadeOnSiteCircular economy
The Standard Hydrogen CorporationEnergy
Follow the presenting companies
Meet the startups presenting at KCTS 2026. We will introduce each presenting startup by email in the lead-up to the summit.
Pitch at Climate Week NYC 2026
Join a selected group of climate technology companies presenting to investors, corporate leaders, and market partners in New York.
Applications are open
Apply to Pitch
What participating startups receive
Investment Access
Meet investors evaluating climate technology opportunities across Korea and the U.S.
Industry Connections
Connect with corporate leaders, technical experts, and commercialization partners.
Global Visibility
Present your company during Climate Week NYC and reach an international audience.
NYC Accelerator Day
Continue market conversations through a focused day of practical support in New York.
Pitch Preparation Mentoring
Refine your story, presentation, and Q&A approach for U.S. investors.
Market Entry Guidance
Clarify target segments, pilot opportunities, and next steps for U.S. expansion.
Live company showcase
Startups on stage
Selected founders present their technologies directly to investors, corporate leaders, and market partners during the summit.
September 28 to 30
BATWorks at Brooklyn Army Terminal
Participating startups continue beyond the summit with a full day of pilot, investor, and market-entry programming at Brooklyn Army Terminal.
Brooklyn Army Terminal, New York
Pilots at BAT
Explore a funded, real-world proof-of-concept testbed operated by LACI and NYCEDC.
Investor access
Learn what U.S. climate tech investors look for and how to build relationships beyond a single pitch.
Funding and incentives
Hear directly about NYSERDA funding programs, grants, and incentives for companies entering New York.
Regional support
Connect with startup and commercialization programs from NYCEDC, ESD, NJEDA, and Connecticut Innovations.
Full-day climate tech acceleration program
Investor access, pilot opportunities, and market-entry support for participating companies.
- Coffee and networking
- LACI and CIC: BAT overview and startup pilot opportunities
- One-minute startup introduction pitches
- Panel and Q&A with climate tech investors
- Lunch and networking provided by Asan Nanum Foundation
- NYSERDA program introduction
- NYCEDC, ESD, NJEDA, and Connecticut Innovations startup support
- Networking coffee, refreshments, and partner tables
September 29 and 30
Curated 1-on-1 meetings
Attending companies continue with pre-arranged meetings across investor and corporate tracks, matched by sector, stage, and mutual interest.
Resources for startups
Startup support beyond the summit
Climate Bridge Korea New York brings together practical guidance, webinars, newsletters, and ecosystem directories for climate technology founders entering the U.S. market.
Explore Startup ResourcesPartners
Presented by
Witness Creative Partners
Witness Creative Partners convenes KCTS and connects climate founders with investors, corporate partners, and market opportunities across Korea and the United States.
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Featured ecosystem partner
Climate Expertise Network
Climate Expertise Network (CEN) is sponsored by NYSERDA and operated by Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV).
CEN contributes climate technology expertise, startup support, and cross-border ecosystem connections to the KCTS program.
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