What PLANETech Is All About
PLANETech is the innovation community at the heart of the Israeli and global climate tech ecosystem. It’s all about tackling the biggest challenge of our time—climate change. This community supports organizations and innovators who are developing technologies aimed at addressing climate change, while also unlocking economic value. The focus? Sectors and technologies that often fly under the radar but have the potential to bring real, game-changing innovation to our planet.
The Main Benefit of PLANETech’s Approach
What sets PLANETech apart is its challenge-oriented approach. This method encourages thinking, discussion, and collaboration around the most pressing gaps and needs in climate tech. Here are some key points that highlight its impact:
- Supports a broad range of climate change technologies across multiple sectors
- Focuses on overlooked areas that can drive true innovation
- Promotes economic value alongside environmental impact
- Engages a global community, connecting Israeli innovation with worldwide efforts
- Uses the Climate Challenge Map to identify and empower key systems
Understanding the Climate Challenge Map
The Climate Challenge Map is a core tool used by PLANETech. It covers the systems that need to be empowered with transformative technologies to effectively tackle climate change. This map isn’t just a static resource—it’s a dynamic framework that helps the community focus on where innovation can make the biggest difference. It’s like a roadmap guiding efforts toward the most critical areas.
Key Challenges Addressed by PLANETech
PLANETech zeroes in on five major challenge areas that are crucial for climate action:
- Digital Space: Leveraging technology and data to optimize climate solutions
- Built Environment: Innovating in construction, energy efficiency, and urban planning
- Materials: Developing sustainable and low-impact materials
- Land Use: Managing land resources to balance development and conservation
- Nature: Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems
Each of these areas represents a vital front in the fight against climate change, and PLANETech’s community works to nurture innovations within them.
How PLANETech Supports Innovation
At its core, PLANETech believes everyone has a role to play in tackling climate change. By fostering a collaborative environment, it helps innovators and organizations discover how their technologies can meet real-world challenges. This support isn’t just about funding or resources—it’s about creating a space where ideas can be tested, refined, and scaled. The community’s challenge-oriented mindset encourages continuous learning and adaptation, making it a vibrant hub for climate tech breakthroughs.
PLANETech’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
Looking Ahead: The Future of Climate Tech Innovation
PLANETech continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in climate technology. By nurturing overlooked sectors and fostering a global community, it’s helping to shape a future where innovation drives both environmental sustainability and economic growth. The journey is ongoing, and with each new challenge tackled, PLANETech moves closer to a world where climate change solutions are not just ideas, but realities making a tangible difference.
