Greenhouse is calling for startups to take part in the Hunter Climate Innovation & Investment Summit, a one-day event centred on how the region is progressing through energy and industrial change.
The event, on March 26, will bring together investors, industry representatives, government and ecosystem participants, with a focus on connecting founders to people already funding and delivering projects in the Hunter.
The summit is positioned as a practical environment where founders can present their work to decision-makers with the capacity to support commercial outcomes.
Short-format pitches and on-the-ground demonstrations
Startups selected to participate will have the opportunity to pitch their solution in a 60-second format, placing a clear focus on concise communication and immediate relevance to the audience.
Beyond pitching, participants will also be able to demonstrate their product or technology in a dedicated reception area, allowing investors and industry stakeholders to engage directly with what is being developed.
The event is open to startups working across climate technology, energy, industrial applications and enabling technologies, reflecting the range of activity underway in the region.
Direct connections to capital, partners and customers
A central element of the summit is facilitating direct engagement between founders and the organisations shaping projects in the Hunter.
Attendees will include investors interested in regional opportunities, alongside industry participants involved in energy and infrastructure transition.
The event is designed to enable conversations that move beyond introductions, with a focus on forming partnerships, securing customers and accessing capital.
Organisers have framed the opportunity as a way to present ideas within a region where projects are already progressing, rather than in a purely conceptual setting.
A regional lens on energy and industrial transition
Held at the I2N Hub in Honeysuckle, the summit will explore how a long-established industrial region is approaching decarbonisation.
The program includes optional morning tours of local climate technology sites, followed by panel discussions covering investment and infrastructure transition.
An innovator showcase will feature regional founders, with the day concluding in a networking session aimed at extending connections made during the event.
The broader intent is to provide insight into how the Hunter is adapting its industrial base while creating space for new technologies and businesses to enter the market.
Limited places for founders
Greenhouse has opened registrations for startups to express interest in pitching or exhibiting, with participation limited to a select group.
The organisers are encouraging founders to apply early, noting the constrained number of available spots and the targeted nature of the audience.
