
World Future Energy Summit’s CLIX Startup Platform Champions Women in Energy, Advancing Climate Debate
Visionaries Look to Win Investor Backing for Impact-Driven Tech-Based Solutions Pioneering, female-driven sustainability solutions from more than 12 countries spanning the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia, and Africa, will be rolled out this month at the Climate Innovations Exchange (CLX), a flagship event of the World Future Energy Summit, which is hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
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Women visionaries and female-centric, founded, or run startups with groundbreaking answers to some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges will be looking to connect with investors and partners through the CLIX programme and showcase from January 14-16, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. A total of 35 startups are confirmed to attend next week’s event in the CLIX lineup and will be given the opportunity to present their solutions to global investors on a dedicated stage.

UICCA’s Launchpad Programme aims to create a fast-track pathway for promising green startups and SMEs to operate and scale in the UAE. The Launchpad provides startups with tailored mentorship, support with UAE market entry, regulatory guidance, and access to the investor community. Each cycle of the programme focuses on a different theme aligned with the UAE’s climate priorities. Some of the startups from their recent cohort will also be showcasing at the World Future Energy Summit this year.
CLIX is an integral part of the World Future Energy Summit, which brings together the brightest minds in climate innovation. The event is dedicated to addressing the planet’s most critical environmental challenges through technological breakthroughs and investment-driven collaboration.