Israel Confirms Its Global Leadership in Climate Innovation

Startup Nation Central

From September 14 to 19, the Climate Solutions Prize Tour 2025 brought together dozens of international investors across the country to discover and fund Israel’s most promising solutions to the climate crisis. Since its launch three years ago, the Climate Solutions Prize has already awarded more than three million dollars to local startups, attracting new partnerships and channeling strategic financing toward technologies that can provide concrete responses to environmental challenges.

The highlight of the week was the Climate Solutions Prize Dealroom 2025, held on September 16 at Startup Nation Central’s headquarters in Tel Aviv in partnership with the Kinneret Innovation Center. Ten Israeli seed-stage startups, selected from over 130 applications, presented their projects before an international jury of investors and experts. Three stood out in particular.

Agripass won first prize, CarbonBlue took second place, and Hydrox received the Audience Award. These results highlight both the creativity and maturity of Israel’s innovation ecosystem and underscore the global deployment potential of these solutions.

Jeff Hart, President of the Climate Solutions Prize, emphasized the importance of this gathering:

“Hosting 25 impact investors and philanthropists on the CSP Tour is proof of the strong momentum surrounding Israeli climate tech. The commitments already secured are just the beginning. Next year, the Climate Solutions Prize will be even more ambitious, and anyone serious about climate innovation will want to be part of it.”

More than three million dollars were awarded to participating startups by a consortium of investors, specialized funds, and the Climate Solutions Prize organization itself. Beyond direct financing, the winners gain increased international exposure, opportunities for strategic partnerships, and access to potential new funding from both foreign investors and the audience in attendance.

The program went far beyond project presentations. Participants also explored Israel’s landmark innovation sites, visited infrastructure in the north and south of the country, met with local entrepreneurs, and took part in cultural experiences. This immersion highlighted not only the resilience of Israeli society but also the strength of its technological ecosystem.

Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central, noted that Israel’s ecosystem now includes more than 850 startups in climate tech, covering fields such as energy, water, mobility, and agriculture. Over 150 of these companies have already developed viable products and secured funding. Just last year, more than $1.5 billion was invested in Israeli climate tech—a figure that reflects growing international market demand.

For his part, Elad Shamir, CEO of the Kinneret Innovation Center, stressed the vitality of the sector despite difficult circumstances:

“As Israel faces complex and lasting challenges, we are witnessing something significant. Climate tech startups continue to grow and deliver results. In preparing the CSP Dealroom, we identified breakthrough technologies capable of transforming the global fight against climate change in the years ahead. We are proud to collaborate with international partners who recognize this momentum and choose to support the companies driving it forward,” he said.

The Climate Solutions Prize has thus established itself as a unique international platform. By bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors, it provides the resources, mentorship, and networks needed to turn bold ideas into tangible solutions. Thanks to the density and quality of its ecosystem, Israel is now emerging as a key player in the global search for answers to climate challenges.

Caroline Haïat