Accelerate the clean future. Together.
We are building an inclusive, global ecosystem that rapidly finds, funds, and scales climate tech innovation and transforms markets.
Third Derivative is an open, collaborative climate tech ecosystem that accelerates startups and moves markets.
By guiding and supporting climate tech entrepreneurs who are bringing new ideas and innovation to market, we accelerate the clean future worldwide. Through a vast global network of deep experts, corporate partners, and investors, we help startups go to market faster with their breakthrough ideas, create real impact, and transform markets.
Introducing Third Derivative's trailblazing portfolio
Meet our startups actively building a sustainable, scalable climate future for all.
We’re powering up the world’s most promising climate tech startups, proudly acting as their trusted guides to Third Derivative’s expansive network of investors, corporates, and mentors. From batteries and biofuels to business model innovations—and every climate tech category in between—our portfolio startups are decisively tackling challenges across all emissions sectors.
Future Industries Partnership
Opportunity for Startups
The Future Industries Partnership helps climate tech startups accelerate impact in industrial and built environment sectors. Whether you’re based in Asia and the Middle East or expanding into these markets, we provide tailored support, strategic connections, and the insights you need to scale faster and smarter.
Join Our Innovation Engine:
Entrepreneurs
We help you accelerate the path to commercialization and bridge the gaps to access the financing and resources you need to succeed. We connect the world’s most promising climate tech startups—like yours—with Third Derivative’s network of committed investors, corporate partners, market experts, and mentors.
Corporates
Third Derivative’s global network of corporate partners gains early access to world-changing climate startups vetted through our rigorous research and diligence process. We connect partners with high-impact innovation and help demystify emerging climate tech opportunities—especially across harder-to-abate sectors.
Mentors
From veteran entrepreneurs and seasoned technologists to PR and financial experts, Third Derivative mentors bring diverse expertise to guide the world’s most promising climate startups. Whatever your specialty, we’ll match you with innovators who can benefit most from your insights — helping accelerate solutions that matter.
In Partnership With
"Third Derivative’s pragmatic, integrative way of deploying innovative climate technologies faster perpetuates the ‘applied hope’ that the world needs more of right now."
Amory Lovins, Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus
RMI
"If you're a founder doing hard things, you'd be hard pressed to find a better program/collection of people to bring along for the journey."
Nick Chadwick, CEO
Mission Zero Technologies