Preliminary Agenda for TBB2026

This session will present key findings from the Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027–2030, developed by InnoEnergy Skills Institute within the European Solar Academy. It will explore demand trends, critical roles, skills gaps and transferable capabilities across clean tech sectors, with a particular focus on solar PV workforce needs. The presentation will be followed by a short expert discussion on priority actions for industry. This session is powered by:

Investors are navigating longer horizons, liquidity constraints, and changing market conditions, while fund managers must balance new opportunities with LP return expectations. For their portfolio companies, the bar is now commercial, not just technical: customers, revenue potential, scalability and a credible path to industrial deployment matter. And the longer between funding rounds, the greater the risk. In the investor track, we will examine the latest trends, shifting conditions, and what changes we need to see in the capital market for win-win-win. For the second part, we will dive hands-on into how AI tools can help investors drive efficiency and better decision-making. Finally, we’ll hear from three companies that have pivoted in response to market changes. Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Challenge:​ Scaling clean tech doesn’t fail at innovation – it fails at execution.​ FOAK projects face critical risks across regulation, technology, financing and industrialisation.​ What this track delivers:​ A focused, high-value experience designed to identify, understand and reduce execution risk in real time. ​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Challenge:​ Too many collaborations stop at pilot stage.​ Misaligned incentives, procurement barriers and unclear pathways prevent startups from scaling with corporates.​ What track delivers:​ A practical, discussion-led experience designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial adoption.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Challenge:​ Clean tech innovation is moving fast, but market signals, regulation and investment priorities are constantly shifting. ​ Companies and investors need clarity on where real opportunities – and risks – lie. ​ What this track delivers:​ A forward-looking, insight driven experience designed to connect market trends, policy developments and emerging innovations with real strategic decisions.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Investors are navigating longer horizons, liquidity constraints, and changing market conditions, while fund managers must balance new opportunities with LP return expectations. For their portfolio companies, the bar is now commercial, not just technical: customers, revenue potential, scalability and a credible path to industrial deployment matter. And the longer between funding rounds, the greater the risk. In the investor track, we will examine the latest trends, shifting conditions, and what changes we need to see in the capital market for win-win-win. For the second part, we will dive hands-on into how AI tools can help investors drive efficiency and better decision-making. Finally, we’ll hear from three companies that have pivoted in response to market changes. Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Challenge:​ Scaling clean tech doesn’t fail at innovation – it fails at execution.​ FOAK projects face critical risks across regulation, technology, financing and industrialisation.​ What this track delivers:​ A focused, high-value experience designed to identify, understand and reduce execution risk in real time. ​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Challenge:​ Too many collaborations stop at pilot stage.​ Misaligned incentives, procurement barriers and unclear pathways prevent startups from scaling with corporates.​ What track delivers:​ A practical, discussion-led experience designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial adoption.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.

Challenge:​ Clean tech innovation is moving fast, but market signals, regulation and investment priorities are constantly shifting. ​ Companies and investors need clarity on where real opportunities – and risks – lie. ​ What this track delivers:​ A forward-looking, insight driven experience designed to connect market trends, policy developments and emerging innovations with real strategic decisions.​ Please note: Participation in this track is limited to 200 attendees. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.