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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
- 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 technologies and advanced materials addressing sustainability challenges.
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
Meet the people building the next climate solutions.
Register on LumaSummit Agenda
September 25, 2026Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PMSchedule subject to confirmation
Networking & Coffee
Doors open and attendee check-in begins.
Welcoming Remarks
- Speakers
- Soojin Choung, Witness Creative Partners
Timothy Hoffman, Columbia Technology Ventures
Opening Keynote
- Speakers
- Speaker details will be added as confirmations are received
Investor Panel
- Session focus
- Investment priorities and market pathways for climate technology companies.
- Speakers
- Speaker details will be added as confirmations are received
Networking Break
Energy
Energy Presentations
Company showcases across power, storage, grids, and energy infrastructure.
Lunch
Corporate Climate Tech Innovation Showcase Panel
- Session focus
- Corporate priorities, pilots, and pathways for startup collaboration.
- Speakers
- Speaker details will be added as confirmations are received
Water and Materials
Water and Materials Presentations
Company showcases across water technology, advanced materials, biotechnology, and resource systems.
Networking Break
Robotics
Robotics Presentations
Company showcases featuring automation for climate-critical systems.
Networking Break
Closed Loop
Closed Loop Economy Presentations
- Special presentation
- Another Day
CEN x Witness Partners
- Session focus
- Scaling climate technology through cross-border pilots and corporate partnerships.
Closing, Sponsor Awards & Raffle Draws
Presenting Companies
The lineup will continue to update as company participation is confirmed.
SCSStandard Cooling Systems
BTEnergyEnergy
RXEnergy
Diden RoboticsRobotics
GeogridClimate systems
Star's TechMaterials
GridwizEnergy
Tomorrow WaterWater
PlantnerBio materials
MeTech HoldingsClimate agriculture
Beyond CapturCarbon removal
PyloneerEnergy management
DEMEU
DemeuWebsite details will be added when confirmed
TenellFeatured keynote company
Standard EnergyFeatured keynote company
Root EnergyFeatured keynote company
Another DaySpecial presentation
AtoMeAdvanced materials
Fork & GoodFood systems
JellatechBio materials
Mimic SystemsIndustrial systems
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
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.
Four-session mentoring program
Format4 sessions per startup
TimingWeekly or need-based, 1 hour
MentorsNew York City based experts
- Pitch and presentation coaching
- Investor relations and fundraising
- U.S. market entry strategy
- Demo day preparation
- Proof of concept and pilot strategy
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, and NJEDA.
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
- NYSERDA program introduction
- NYCEDC, ESD, and NJEDA startup support
- Networking coffee and refreshments
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.
Program Partners
Additional partners will be announced as they are confirmed
Corporate Partners
Additional partners will be announced as they are confirmed
Capital Partners
Additional partners will be announced as they are confirmed
Media & Community Partners
Additional partners will be announced as they are confirmed