Are you wanting to learn more about investment trends in green and sustainable tech? Whether you’re developing breakthrough innovations, looking to invest, or working within the sustainable tech ecosystem, this event offers key insights into one of the fastest-growing areas of clean investment: sustainable chemical technologies.

Join us to explore the evolving landscape of sustainable chemical tech – a sector bridging science and engineering to deliver next-generation materials and solutions with chemistry at its heart.

When? Tuesday 10 June, 2025

Where? 10 Carriage Works, Unit 7B, London Street, Swindon, SN1 5FB

With interest in sustainable technologies rapidly growing, investment in the clean energy supply chain, including equipment factories and battery metals production, is forecast to increase from $130 billion in 2024 to $160 billion in 2025 (BloombergNEF). This expansion reflects a broader global push toward scalable, sustainable infrastructure and highlights the opportunity for innovators and investors alike.

You will hear from founders and investors during a dynamic fireside chat, diving into a recent real-world investment deal and sharing perspectives on where the biggest opportunities lie. A panel of experts will unpack current trends, barriers, and what it takes to secure funding or make smart investments in the space.

You will also be able to meet a host of spin-outs, start-ups and scale-ups pioneering the materials of the future. Many of these companies are actively seeking investment, offering attendees the chance to discover and connect with high-potential ventures.

Who should attend?

• Innovators and start-ups developing green and sustainable technologies

• Investors and fund managers exploring new opportunities

• Industry experts and professionals supporting sustainability initiatives

Agenda

17:00 – 17:30 Arrival, refreshments and networking

17:30 – 18:00 Fireside Chat: The challenges and opportunities in Sustainable Chemical Technologies

18:00 – 18:30 Facilitated discussion around challenges and opportunities of investment in sustainable chemical technologies and adjacent sectors

18:30 – 19:00 Company exhibition, refreshments and networking

19:00 Event Close

Professor Matthew Davidson, Executive Director, iCAST

Matthew Davidson is Whorrod Professor of Chemical Sustainable Technologies at the University of Bath. Besides Executive Director of iCAST, he is also Director of the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath and leads the Catalysis for the Circular Economy strand of the UK Catalysis Hub.

Neil Morris, Founder and Chairman, Kelpi

Founder and Chairman of Kelpi, TEDx speaker, and leader of a global mission to replace fossil fuel plastics with seaweed-derived alternatives.

Harry Alexander, Investment Manager, QantX

Harry has been working and building collaborations in the early innovation space for over 12 years within startups, SMEs, multinationals, funding bodies, and universities.  Harry joined QantX from the Royal Society where he led the £3m BEIS funded Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence programme, growing a network of 300 leading scientists and entrepreneurs working on the boundary between academia and industry to deliver societal and economic impact from the research endeavour.  

Dr Jakub Dziegielowski, CEO and Founder of Bactery

Dr Jakub Dziegielowski pioneered research in the soil-rechargeable battery technology during his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, UK. He is now the CEO and Founder of Bactery, a venture dedicated to generating clean energy from soil.

Jonathan Tudor, Investment Partner at Clean Growth Fund 

Jonathan is an Investment Partner at the Fund and sits on its investment committee. Jonathan has more than 20 years of venture investment experience across multiple sectors, geographies and markets. He has led investment teams at BP Ventures and more recently was Technology Strategy director at Centrica. He returns to work with Beverley having previously worked with her as part of the in-house venture team at QinetiQ, where they helped to create, fund and build several companies.

Please note that places at this event are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is brought to you by SETsquared, a world-leading business incubator, and iCAST.

Register your interest on the SETsquared website.