Singapore to Host Entrepreneurs from 50 Countries for New Global Climate Innovation Summit

The inaugural Climate Innovation Summit Singapore will bring together the people, partnerships and practical pathways needed to move climate solutions from proof of concept to proof of value. The summit will be anchored by the ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final, the world's largest green business ideas competition, now in its 13th year, and the PepsiCo Greenhouse Program APAC 2026 Showcase: IMPACT edition. 

Singapore, Wednesday 8 July, 2026 – Better Earth Ventures has announced the inaugural Climate Innovation Summit Singapore, taking place from 13 to 15 October 2026, bringing together climate entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policymakers and ecosystem leaders from around the world. 

Designed as a summit for people building climate solutions, the three-day programme will offer practical support through founder roundtables, one-to-one mentor matching, strategic introductions and honest conversations between entrepreneurs and customers about what it really takes to commercialise climate innovation. 

What makes the summit distinctive is that it brings together every stage of the climate innovation journey under one roof. From early-stage founders testing new ideas to startups exploring commercial partnerships, the summit provides practical insight into what it takes to turn climate innovation into real-world impact.

"We spend a lot of time celebrating breakthrough ideas and successful scale-ups, but much less time talking about what it actually takes to move from proof of concept to proof of value," said Rebecca Sharpe, Founder and Director of Better Earth Ventures. "How do founders secure their first pilot? How do they demonstrate value to customers? How do they navigate procurement processes, enter new markets and build the partnerships that enable growth? Our summit is designed to bring together the people who can help answer those questions."

Throughout the summit, those early-stage entrepreneurs will join investors, corporates, policymakers and fellow founders in programming designed to help move promising ideas towards implementation, tackling topics such as market access, fundraising, customer discovery and the lessons learned by founders who have successfully navigated the path before them.

A key highlight of the summit will be the ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final, hosted in partnership with Better Earth Ventures and outside Europe for the first time in the competition's 13-year history. The world's largest green business ideas competition shines a spotlight on the ingenuity, optimism and determination of the next generation of green businesses emerging around the world. This year's cohort represents the most competitive open call in ClimateLaunchpad history, with 4,150+ applications from 50 countries.

“For thirteen years, ClimateLaunchpad has given climate entrepreneurs a place to test their ideas, sharpen their pitch and find the people who believe in what they're building. Now in its 13th year, the competition has grown alongside a whole generation of green businesses, and this year's record cohort with over 4,150 applications from 50 countries, shows that potential is only accelerating. Bringing the Global Grand Final to Singapore with Better Earth Ventures for the first time creates an opportunity to connect some of the world's most promising innovators with the wider ecosystem that can help transform ideas into action. That's why we're proud to co-organise the Climate Innovation Summit Singapore alongside the Global Grand Final, bringing our finalists into three days of founder roundtables, mentor matching and partner programming built to carry their ideas well beyond the stage.“ said Alexandros Nikopoulos, ClimateLaunchpad Programme Lead.

ClimateLaunchpad is powered by Climate KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation agency, catalysing climate action through innovation, radical collaboration, and place-based approaches - with the support of Bank of America and Irish Aid. The Global Grand Final will bring together leading climate entrepreneurs from 50 countries, making Singapore a meeting place for the next generation of climate innovators. 

The inaugural Climate Innovation Summit Singapore will also feature the PepsiCo Greenhouse Program APAC 2026: IMPACT Edition as a programme partner, bringing a practical focus on startup and corporate collaboration in climate innovation across the food and beverage value chain.

The PepsiCo Greenhouse Program APAC is designed to connect selected startups with PepsiCo teams to explore potential applications of emerging solutions in areas related to agriculture, climate and circularity. The 2026 IMPACT Edition includes a stronger focus on operational considerations and implementation feasibility as part of the programme engagement process.

The summit will also include an invitation-only PepsiCo Greenhouse Program APAC 2026: IMPACT Edition Showcase, featuring selected startups from the programme.

From the founder delivering their very first global pitch, to the entrepreneur sitting across the table from a multinational corporation discussing what it would take to bring their solution to millions of people, the Climate Innovation Summit Singapore tells the story of climate innovation in all its complexity and possibility.

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Climate Innovation Summit Singapore13-15 October 2026Singapore

Registration details and the full programme will be announced soon.

Those interested in attending, mentoring founders, partnering with the summit or supporting the next generation of climate entrepreneurs are encouraged to register their interest at https://www.betterearthventures.com/climate-innovation-summit-sg  by 14 September.

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Rebecca Sharpe, Founder & Director, Better Earth Ventures

Email: rebecca@betterearthventures.comPhone: +65 8759 6912

About Better Earth Ventures

Better Earth Ventures is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of transformative technologies and initiatives that mitigate climate change and promote sustainable living. Located in Singapore, we serve as a pivotal gateway to Asia-Pacific, with a strong regional network of commercial partners, investors and mentors to help growth-stage businesses scale sustainably across borders.

Through collaboration, mentorship and strategic partnerships, we empower visionary entrepreneurs to drive tangible impact and pave the way for a resilient and thriving planet.

Find out more about Better Earth Ventures at www.betterearthventures.com 

About Climate KIC

Climate KIC is Europe's leading climate innovation agency and community, creating climate-resilient communities and fighting climate breakdown by mobilising systems change in countries, regions, cities and businesses. Together with partners across the globe, Climate KIC orchestrates solutions and facilitates learning to bridge the gap between climate commitments and current reality, driving faster and more ambitious action.Find out more about Climate KIC at https://www.climate-kic.org/ and the ClimateLaunchpad competition https://climatelaunchpad.org/ 

About TPC (Tsao Pao Chee)

TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) is a fourth-generation family business holding company headquartered in Singapore that is committed to empowering the well-being and happiness economy. TPC does this by supporting global connectivity and resilience through its supply chain and logistics activities, and well-being-focused activities aimed at fostering individual and collective growth.

TPC's purpose-led well-being business ecosystem comprises IMC Industrial, OCTAVE, and multiple non-profit organisations, including OCTAVE Institute, NO.17 Foundation and Restore Nature Foundation, operating in unity to add value to life, with corporate offices in the People's Republic of China, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan.

Find out more about TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) at tsaopaochee.com and on LinkedIn.

About Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.

The company serves approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients and operates across more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).

About Irish Aid

Irish Aid is the Government of Ireland's international development cooperation programme. It works in more than 80 countries to reduce poverty, hunger and humanitarian need, often focusing on climate action, gender equality and strengthening governance.

As part of Ireland's foreign policy, Irish Aid supports inclusive development, helps communities adapt to climate change, and backs early-stage innovation in underserved regions. Its approach emphasises giving a voice, platform and opportunity to entrepreneurs worldwide, especially in regions hardest hit by climate risks.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.