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Waveseeding

Building the Foundation for Local Climate Innovation Ecosystems

What is Waveseeding?

Climate change is rapidly intensifying and we don’t have the level of innovation required to meet the challenge. Simultaneously, climate innovation ecosystems are still nascent and fragmented. Waveseeding rapidly brings together actors in emerging climate adaptation innovation ecosystems to co-create the foundation for a future TECA wave. This paves the way for the wave and builds the foundation for the ideas, talent and capital pipeline. 

Waveseeding is a method for exploring new opportunities and challenges for potential TECA waves in new geographies and new thematic areas. The format is typically a high-speed, rapid design sprint.

Waveseeding events bring together key players in the local climate innovation ecosystem to determine:

A) What are the most promising and needed areas for climate adaptation innovation?

B) Who are the most influential support organizations and investors in the ecosystem?

C) Where is potential climate adaptation talent? 

Who is involved in Waveseeding?

The key to success in Waveseeding is bringing together a diverse set of organizations and individuals. We look for:

  • Researchers
  • VC and Angel Investors
  • Indigenous community members
  • Youth organization representatives
  • Philanthropic Donors
  • Entrepreneurs 
  • Financial service providers 
  • Industry leaders

Want to seed a Wave in your geography?

A waveseeding event only requires a small pool of capital for running the show. The most important part are the players in the room.

Does your geography require new climate innovations?

Do you know some passionate individuals willing to explore how to make TECA happen?

Contact us.

Previous Waveseeding Events