This session will introduce and discuss disruptive technology solutions for the recovery of critical metals. Eight startup teams participating in the "Tech Metal Transformation Challenge" by SPRIND (The German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation) will pitch their technology innovations followed by a panel discussion with industry experts.

How can circular carbon innovations scale from lab to market? In our fishtank discussion, we explore how collaboration between startups, industry and science drives viable business models. Together with voices from startups, we examine what it takes to turn circular carbon ideas into scalable solutions.

This session showcases innovative water solutions for resilient municipalities. It highlights drivers and barriers for municipalities to adopt new technologies and discusses opportunities and challenges for collaboration between startups and municipalities. The session brings together startup and public sector representatives from Europe and the US.