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IS:CleanTech 2026

IS: CleanTech is a premier one-day conference connecting the region’s clean technology startup and innovation ecosystem. Bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners, this summit highlights groundbreaking solutions in climate tech, sustainability, and clean energy.

Attendees will engage with emerging startups, cutting-edge innovations, and market trends driving the future of clean technology. Through insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and pitches, IS: CleanTech fosters collaboration and accelerates the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient world.

Speakers

Coming soon

Agenda

8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Badge pick-up | Coffee | Open networking | Facility tours

Building 500 1st Floor Lobby

Badge Pickup for pre-registered guests:1st Floor Lobby

Networking: 1st Floor Common Areas throughout the event

Facility Tours: throughout the event. Meeting location TBD.

9:15 – 9:25 a.m. Opening remarks

Welcome from The Innovation Space leadership
Overview of the day

9:25 – 955 a.m. Keynote

A big-picture perspective on market forces, capital flows, manufacturing scale and opportunity in climate and industrial innovation.

9:55 – 10:55 a.m. Startup Pitch Session 1

10:55 – 11:25 a.m. Networking break

11:25 – 12:25 p.m. Startup Pitch Session 2

What industry is actively seeking
3–4 corporate innovation leaders each share:
• Priority technology areas
• Performance and economic thresholds
• Scale and manufacturing expectations
• Partnership pathways
Short moderated Q&A following each presentation

12:25 – 1:40 p.m. Lunch | Networking

1:40 – 2:25 p.m. Investor Panel

2:25 – 3:10 p.m. Corporate Reverse Pitches

3:10 – 3:40 p.m. Networking Break

3:40 – 4:40 p.m – Statup Pitch Session 3

4:40 – 4:50 p.m. – Closing Remarks

4:50 – 6:30 p.m. Cocktail reception | Showcase | Open networking

Location

The Innovation Space

200 Powder Mill Rd, Bldg E500

Wilmington, DE 19803