What is a TECAthon?

A TECAthon is a 2-day adaptation solutions challenge formatted as a design sprint. During these two days, participants will be challenged to come up with solutions that help vulnerable communities and ecosystems become more resilient to a changing climate. Participants will form teams and work together in a rapid, structured manner to bring their solution idea all the way to a prototype and ultimately pitch to a panel of judges.

TECAthon’s typically take place prior to the launch of a full TECA wave. The TECA wave is a multi-month venture launching program, bringing passionate individuals from a good idea to a brilliant solution that is being used by customers.

Climate adaptation ecosystems are lacking talent, coordination and capital. TECAthons:

A) Build bridges between disconnected actors in the climate innovation ecosystem

B) Build a proof-of-concept to mobilize investment capital

C) Rapidly educate and upskill participants