Australia’s clean energy and climate tech accelerator, EnergyLab, has announced the 10 startups joining its 2025 Climate Solutions Accelerator. This marks the program’s 12th cohort since its launch in 2017, supporting ventures tackling urgent climate challenges with innovative solutions.
The accelerator has previously helped startups such as National Renewable Network (NRN), which raised $17 million in Series A funding, and Allegro Energy, which secured $17.5 million to commercialise its recyclable water-based battery chemistry.
EnergyLab CEO Megan Fisher said the program is focused on turning big ideas into real-world impact.
“The last few years have been a turning point for climate tech in Australia, with the sector now among the top areas for venture capital investment,” Fisher explained.
Key Focus Areas of the 2025 Cohort
The selected startups are tackling climate challenges in:
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Food waste reduction
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Energy efficiency and optimisation
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Renewable energy and storage
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Carbon markets and capture
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Methane abatement
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Industrial emissions reduction
The 10 Startups in EnergyLab’s 2025 Cohort
1. Agscent – Developing breath-based diagnostic tools for livestock, capable of detecting pregnancy, disease, and methane emissions using NASA nanosensor technology.
2. Algenie – Building a low-cost algae production platform using photobioreactors and AI, providing sustainable raw materials for food, fuel, and materials.
3. BioDefense – Reducing food waste with an edible coating that extends the shelf life of proteins, cutting emissions across the cold chain.
4. Blue Carbon – Engineering marine-grade systems powered by ocean energy to support aquaculture, desalination, reef cooling, and large-scale carbon capture.
5. Brightspace – Using AI-driven digital twins of buildings to optimise energy use and reduce emissions in the built environment.
6. Bspkl – Creating catalyst-coated membranes to cut the cost of electrolysers, making green hydrogen more affordable.
7. Captivate Technology – Developing carbon capture solutions that reduce costs and make decarbonisation of heavy industries more viable.
8. Flipped Energy – Helping energy retailers enable dynamic pricing and demand response, increasing grid flexibility for renewables.
9. Geoneon – Using AI and earth observation to map wildfire risks and vegetation globally, supporting governments and organisations in disaster management.
10. SunWiz – Australia’s leading solar market intelligence platform, now expanding globally to support renewable energy growth and smarter energy decisions.
Why It Matters
With the climate tech sector growing rapidly, these startups are working on practical, scalable solutions for some of the world’s toughest climate problems. From livestock methane reduction to wildfire prevention and affordable hydrogen, EnergyLab’s accelerator is nurturing innovations that could help Australia – and the world – transition to a cleaner future.
