Cork Climate Tech Networking Event
About this Event
Recent projections show that Ireland remains significantly off track in meeting its legally binding net zero targets by 2030. Continued delays risk exposing the State to billions in avoidable costs, while increasing the economic, environmental, and societal impacts of climate change. The longer we wait, the more expensive and disruptive the transition becomes.
But this isn't just a challenge. It's also one of the facing the growing Irish climate tech sector today.
We already have the talent, expertise, and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Across the country, companies are developing the tools, technologies, and solutions needed to improve resource efficiency, strengthen energy resilience, and accelerate decarbonisation. What we need now is an all-hands-on-deck approach. Government, industry, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs working together to scale these proven solutions and turn ambition into action.
Come and join climate tech founders, operators, and leaders in the energy and sustainability space for an evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation about how we can help Ireland move faster from targets to delivery.
We’ll be discussing:
- What's actually working in Ireland's transition to a low-carbon economy
- Why fewer than 40% of Irish tech start-ups and early-stage scaling companies currently have a formal climate action plan – and what's holding the rest back
- The role of AI, energy, and SaaS in accelerating decarbonisation
- Where start-ups typically get stuck as they move from early-stage innovation to growth and scale
- The key barriers to progress, including cost, data, regulation, ownership, and incentives
- The funding, policy, and ecosystem supports available to help start-ups succeed
- The biggest opportunities for Irish climate tech innovators in the years ahead
This event is free to attend, but seats are limited. Early booking is advised.
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The Venue:
Republic of Work, 12 South Mall, Cork City, T12 RD43
Getting Here:
Cork City bus and train services
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Who We Are:
EnergyElephant is a multi-award-winning energy management and carbon/ESG reporting platform used by large enterprises, SMEs, and multi-site organisations worldwide. Our software turns energy and sustainability data into actionable insights, enabling better decision-making across operations, compliance, and investment. To date, we have helped manage more than €3 billion in energy and sustainability spend, using automation, AI, and advanced analytics to drive efficiency, reduce costs, improve energy resilience, and accelerate decarbonisation to achieve the Net Zero future that our planet and people deserve. For more info, visit: www.energyelephant.com
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Welcome - Coffee and Networking
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Panel 1 - Challenges, Opportunities, and Q&A
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Break
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:10 PM
Panel 2 - Ecosystems, Supports, and Insights
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:30 PM
Closing - Start-up Pitches and Snacks
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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