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Are you wanting to learn more about investment trends in green and sustainable tech?

Whether you’re developing breakthrough innovations, looking to invest, or working within the sustainable tech ecosystem, this event offers key insights into one of the fastest-growing areas of clean investment: sustainable chemical technologies.

Join us to explore the evolving landscape of sustainable chemical tech – a sector bridging science and engineering to deliver next-generation materials and solutions with chemistry at its heart.

Investment in sustainable technology start-ups in the UK has seen a significant increase, surging by 24% in 2024, totalling £4.5 billion (pwc). This sector is gaining rapid traction, driven by regulatory pressures and growing consumer demand. The momentum behind sustainable materials and low-impact manufacturing has never been stronger.

You’ll hear from founders and investors during a dynamic fireside chat, diving into a recent real-world investment deal and sharing perspectives on where the biggest opportunities lie. A panel of experts will unpack current trends, barriers, and what it takes to secure funding or make smart investments in the space.

You will also be able to meet a host of spin-outs, start-ups and scale-ups pioneering the materials of the future. Many of these companies are actively seeking investment, offering attendees the chance to discover and connect with high-potential ventures.

Who should attend?

• Innovators and start-ups developing green and sustainable technologies

• Investors and fund managers exploring new opportunities

• Industry experts and professionals supporting sustainability initiatives

  Agenda:

  17:00 – 17:30 Arrival, refreshments and networking

  17:30 – 18:00 Fireside Chat: The challenges and opportunities in Sustainable Chemical Technologies

  18:00 – 18:30 Facilitated discussion around challenges and opportunities of investment in sustainable chemical technologies and adjacent sectors

  18:30 – 19:00 Company exhibition, refreshments and networking

  19:00 Event Close

  Speakers

  Professor Matthew Davidson, Executive Director, iCAST
  Matthew Davidson is Whorrod Professor of Chemical Sustainable Technologies at the University of Bath. Besides Executive Director of iCAST, he is also Director of the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath and leads the Catalysis for the Circular Economy strand of the UK Catalysis Hub.

  Neil Morris, Chief Executive & Co-Founder, Kelpi
  Serial entrepreneur, CEO and Co-founder at Kelpi, TEDx speaker, leading a global mission to replace fossil fuel plastics with seaweed-derived alternatives.
  

  Hugh Bartlett, Investment Principal, Green Angel Ventures
  Before joining Green Angel Syndicate in 2018, Hugh was with Titus Trust. In 2021 Hugh was awarded the prestigious BusinessLeaders Green Young Executive of the Year award for his achievements at Green Angel Syndicate. Currently working with Kelpi as the Investor Director.

  Dr Jakub Dziegielowski, CEO and Founder of Bactery
  Dr Jakub Dziegielowski pioneered research in the soil-rechargeable battery technology during his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, UK. He is now the CEO and Founder of Bactery, a venture dedicated to generating clean energy from soil.

  More speakers to be announced!

  Please note that places at this event are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  This event is brought to you by SETsquared, a world-leading business incubator, and iCAST, a unique research and development centre established to drive a step-change in the innovation strategies of companies working in green growth.