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EVENT-DRIVEN IMPACT
our ACTIVITIES
ICN drives collaboration through challenges, workshops, and matchmaking events — connecting cities, corporates, and innovators to solve real environmental problems. We also host webinars and join international conferences to share insights, build partnerships, and spotlight new funding opportunities in cleantech innovation.
ICN Challenge: WASH needs in Kenya
Request for Innovators - ICN Challenge WASH Needs in Kenya. Join the opportunity to be showcased as a solution provider for Kenya’s WASH sector transformation. From smart metering and digital water testing to wastewater recycling and circular economy innovations—your solutions could address urgent national priorities in utility digitization, water quality compliance, and sustainable water reuse.
Ocean Plastic International Matchmaking (OPIM) 2025
ICN will take part in OPIM 2025 — connecting innovators across the ocean-plastic value chain and spotlighting emerging tech for large-scale environmental impact.
Let’s meet online on 4 December for high-level matchmaking, startup pitching, and funding insights — all aimed at turning breakthrough ideas into action.
COP30 in Belém, Brazil
ICN will take part in COP30 in Belém, Brazil, continuing its role as an official Observer under the UNFCCC. Follow our team as we connect innovation networks, climate leaders, and cleantech clusters at the world’s most important climate forum.
First Global Innovation Forum in Rio de Janeiro
ICN will speak on a panel at the First Global Innovation Forum in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub. Together with partners and innovators, we’ll explore how global collaboration can turn local climate solutions into worldwide impact.es mit einer Idee.
Innovate4WASH (I4WASH) in Malindi, Kenya
ICN will bring cleantech innovation to I4WASH 2025 in Kenya — where partnerships, funding and scalable WASH solutions converge. Join us in Malindi as we connect with leaders driving real impact in the water and sanitation sector.
Cluster Collaboration: ENDURANCE Workshop
Mid-June, European cluster collaboration was on full display in Copenhagen, where the ENDURANCE project brought together cleantech actors from across the continent to advance the circular transition for SMEs.
ICN Water Innovation Challenge
Request for Innovators - ICN will soon host the Water Innovation Challenge, bringing together leading utilities Novafos and Metro Vancouver with innovative SMEs offering next-generation watertech solutions.