The very first Cleantech for Italy High-Level Roundtable (Net Zero Technologies for Italy's Competitiveness) was a success. The event, powered by Cleantech Group and supported by Breakthrough Energy Energy, took place in Rome yesterday. I'll go straight to the point by sharing some key thoughts I brought up during the conversation and that I firmly believe in: ➡️ Bankable offtake agreements are essential if we want innovative companies and their technologies to be deployed at scale. ➡️ Regarding the point above, the entire approach must be utterly technology-agnostic. ➡️ Decarbonization is key and the policy framework must welcome technology that is both reliable and safe in order to create genuine social impact. Other central themes resonating from today's roundtable were the imperative of collaboration (between policymakers, innovators, governments, industry associations, etc.), cutting the red tape (read this as "enabling a simpler and faster permitting process at the legislative level"), getting rid of sandboxes at large, fostering a culture where financial guarantees are the new norm within this industry. We touched on several other points, but it's clear that we can cultivate a fertile ground for the emergence of new Cleantech leaders. The potential, and the appetite to make this happen, is there. Together, we are not just participants but catalysts in a movement that promises a brighter, more sustainable future for Italy and the world: through continued collaboration, we can accelerate the growth of the Cleantech sector and solidify our nation's position at the forefront of the global race towards net zero emissions. To everybody involved in the discussion, I say "Thank You", as this occasion presented an invaluable opportunity to engage and learn from you. And heartfelt thanks go to the organizers and keynote speakers, Federico Cuppoloni, Leonardo Massa, Richard Youngman and Julia Reinaud: my deepest appreciation for orchestrating this event. Your efforts in bringing us together are catalysts for change, and these discussions allow for our voices to be heard. Let's get to work now.
Richard Youngman
2mo
Thank you Claudio Spadacini for giving up the time for the bigger collective mission. Yes, we cannot achieve what we all wish to achieve - even greater momentum in the direction of travel - without solving bankability at scale and without hyper collaboration between the stakeholders to remove barriers, one by one; to level the playing field and to build the future much, much faster. Cleantech for Italy will get to work on your behalves....in partnership with the Cleantech for Europe initiative, powered by Cleantech Group and Breakthrough Energy resources, knowledge and connections.
Roberto Rizzardo
2mo
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Julia Reinaud
2mo
Spot on Claudio Spadacini as always. Thank you for joining us yesterday and for your leadership in the growing (yet already large!) Cleantech for Italy ecosystem
Thank you for joining us and for your valuable contribution to our roundtable. We'll work hard to make progress on these crucial topics.
Commercial Officer Textile Business Unit @ Hyosung | MBA, Strategic Negotiations, Strategy
2moI couldn't agree more. Offtake agreements are a game-changer for financing innovative projects in so many different areas. They provide lenders with the confidence to invest by guaranteeing a market for the new technology's output. This can be especially helpful for early-stage companies that might otherwise struggle to secure funding. By mitigating risk and ensuring a revenue stream, they can help innovative technologies reach their full potential.