Key Takeaways:
- EarthX has announced ten semi-finalists for the 2025 Climate Tech Prize, chosen from over 200 global applicants.
- The competition awards a $15,000 non-dilutive cash prize and the chance to pitch at the EarthX E-Capital Summit.
- Startups span diverse sectors, including clean energy, agtech, circular economy, and manufacturing.
- A live audience vote at the Summit will determine finalists from the semi-finalist pool.
- The event highlights EarthX’s ongoing commitment to supporting early-stage climate solutions through investment and visibility.
EarthX Climate Tech Prize to Showcase 10 Semi-Finalists at 2025 Summit
EarthX has announced the ten early-stage startups selected as semi-finalists for its 2025 Climate Tech Prize. The finalists, chosen from a pool of over 200 applicants globally, will present their technologies at the 9th Annual EarthX E-Capital Summit in Dallas, Texas, from April 22–24. The prize is designed to support ventures addressing global climate challenges with novel, scalable solutions.
Eligible ventures must have less than $250,000 in revenue and under $500,000 in dilutive funding. The winner will receive a $15,000 non-dilutive prize and enhanced exposure to industry leaders, investors, and innovation partners.
Semi-finalists will present 3-minute lightning pitches on April 23. Finalists selected by audience vote will pitch again on April 24 at the EarthX TV Stage. Previous winners have included startups in agtech, materials science, and industrial innovation.
EarthX Semi-Finalists Represent a Range of Climate Solutions
The 2025 EarthX Climate Tech Prize semi-finalists include:
- Aeon Blue (Canada): eFuels using hydrogen generation and direct air capture.
- EnnoFlow Technologies (USA): Edge AI for decentralized energy networks.
- HighGround Ranch Developers (USA): Regenerative agriculture platform.
- OptiCloud (USA): AI to reduce energy use in cloud infrastructure.
- Mithril Minerals (USA): Robotics for critical mineral extraction.
- Petra Power (USA): Solid oxide fuel cells for emission-free electricity.
- PowerBox Technology (USA): Integrated solar-storage systems for industry.
- ResonanceX (Chile): Electromagnetic carbon-free power generation.
- Venki Energy (USA): Removable rooftop solar racking systems.
- Zero Electric (USA): Repurposed EV batteries for energy storage.
“EarthX is proud to platform and support early-stage sustainability-focused innovators,” said Vikram Agrawal, Senior Director of EarthxCapital. “These entrepreneurs are tackling real-world challenges with breakthrough technologies.”
Ocean Exchange Returns to EarthX with Blue Economy Pitch Event
In parallel, EarthX will once again host the Ocean Exchange Blue Economy Pitch Showcase during its Brave New Ocean program on April 24. Seven ocean-focused startups will compete for a $25,000 grant. Featured innovations include ocean digital twins, biodegradable marine fabrics, autonomous water-quality trackers, and more.
Millicent Pitts, CEO of Ocean Exchange, said, “The blue economy represents one of the greatest opportunities of our time—not just for marine conservation but for scalable innovation and economic growth.”
EarthX E-Capital Summit Highlights Clean Investment Momentum
The EarthX E-Capital Summit is an invitation-only event convening stakeholders across clean tech innovation, including family offices, policymakers, and climate tech entrepreneurs. Since inception, startups participating in the summit have raised more than $5 billion.
Notable 2025 speakers include:
- Christopher Miller, Former Acting Secretary of Defense
- Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer
- Jack Selby, Managing Director, Thiel Capital
- Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner
- General David Petraeus, KKR Global Institute Chair
To explore the full agenda or apply to attend, visit EarthX.org.
