13 May 2025 | 9am-6pm | Shanghai, China
8:00 AM
Registration / Check-In
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
9:40 AM
Keynote: CM’s Evergreen Fund and what CMVC is Excited about
by Dr. Min Zhou, Managing Partner, CM Venture Capital
CM Venture Capital has been investing in materials and hardtech since 2012. In this keynote, Dr. Min Zhou will share insights on the launch of CMVC’s Evergreen Fund—a long-term commitment to decarbonization. Discover what’s driving the firm’s excitement in material transformation, energy transition, AI and digital innovation, and carbon utilization, all within the context of an evolving geopolitical landscape.
10:00 AM
A cross-cutting theme: AI and Cleantech
by Anthony DeOrsey, Research Manager, Cleantech Group
Hear from Anthony DeOrsey as he explores how AI is accelerating key areas of cleantech and highlights groundbreaking startups leading the charge.
10:20 AM
Innovation Showcase: US startups
Hear from startups from the US that are leveraging technologies to address pressing decarbonization and sustainability needs.
Novonutrients: Pioneers a gas fermentation technology that converts carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into high-value feed proteins.
Citrine Informatics: Leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate the discovery, development, and optimization of materials and chemical products.
10:50 AM
Morning Networking Session
11:20 AM
Powering the Data Center: Data Center Cooling
by Anthony DeOrsey, Research Manager, Cleantech Group
According to IEA, with data center energy consumption projected to rise from 460TWh in 2022 to potentially 1,050TWh—equivalent to Sweden or Germany’s energy use—efficient cooling solutions are more critical than ever. Anthony Deorsey will explore innovative renewable cooling technologies and key lessons from the U.S. market to drive sustainability in data centers.
11:30 AM
Innovation Showcase: Chinese Startups in Datacenter Cooling
Datacenter cooling requirements are very different for different geographic locations. Following Anthony’s overview of innovative solutions in the US market, hear from three chinese startups addressing the asian datacenter cooling market.
12:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM
Panel Discussion: AI for Materials
Four startups in AI + Materials space will share their companies’ innovations, business models, and their journey to find technology-market fit. The panel will discuss both the potential opportunities and challenges in leveraging AI to accelerate materials discovery.
1:30 PM
Corporate Initiatives: Pepsico Accelerator
Pepsico Greenhouse Accelerator is a grant-based accelerator program in APAC that aims to help startups build innovations that solve sustainability challenges through mentorship and a pilot-based program. The program offers the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from PepsiCo as a corporate end user.
In this keynote presentation, past examples will be shared as well as pain points that still await innovation solutions.
2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: How Foreign Startups can Thrive in the China market
China offers immense opportunities for startups looking to scale, optimize costs, and tap into the broader Asian market. But what does it take to succeed in this dynamic and complex business landscape? This panel will explore key strategies, best practices, and potential challenges that foreign startups should be aware of when entering China. Gain insights from experts who have successfully navigated the market and learn how to position your startup for long-term success.
Moderator: MOFO
3:00 PM
Afternoon Networking Session
3:30 PM
Corporate Initiatives: Tencent CarbonX Accelerator
Join us for an exclusive showcase of the Carbon X Accelerator, Tencent’s initiative to foster groundbreaking decarbonization startups. This session will highlight key milestones, success stories from the inaugural cohort, and presentations from selected winners of the first program.
4:30 PM
Corporate Initiatives: Temasek Foundation’s Green Future Innovation Challenge
Temasek Foundation has run climate technology innovation competitions thoroughout Asia. This year, Temasek Foundation is bringing their Green Future Innovation Challenge to China. Hear from Temasek Foundation about the program’s vision, how past winners have solved climate challenges , and the opportunities they aim to uncover in China’s dynamic sustainability landscape.
5:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Best practices for startups to work with CVCs
As corporate venture capital (CVC) continues to grow, multinational corporations (MNCs) are investing in startups to drive innovation and strategic growth. But how can startups effectively engage with CVCs, and how can corporations maximize the value of these investments? This panel brings together experts who have navigated these partnerships – sharing insights on what drives success, common pitfalls to avoid, and how both startups and corporates can create lasting value from CVC relationships.
6:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
by CM Venture Capital & Mitsubishi
6.30 PM
End of Event
The China Innovation Conference (ICC) ‘Evergreen Decarbonization’ event will showcase 20 startup booths on 1st floor of the “Sugar Warehouse”, where startups can meet with potential partners, investors or build new business leads.
Startups that have innovative products and solutions contributing to reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions for large industries are welcome to apply
The new Innovation China Conference features longer networking sessions and an end-of-event wine networking session
Bring your namecards, e-cards and contact exchange formats, because with so many opportunities to rub shoulders with innovators, game-changers and changemakers, you’ll be needing them!
Suite 1508, No.18 Zhengfu Road,
Yangpu District, Shanghai, China 200433
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