Global Exposure
Pitch in person at Trellis Impact 25 in San Jose, CA, amplifying you and your solution to thousands of professionals accelerating innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges.
Startups to Watch at Trellis Impact
Startups to Watch at Trellis Impact 25 is a fast-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services in carbon, energy, industry, transportation, and nature. Selected finalists will pitch in the breakout program to business, government and thought leaders with deep experience investing in and partnering with entrepreneurs.
Read about the 25 Climate Tech Startups to Watch in 2025 here!
Benefits
The Perks
Corporate Connections
Pitch directly to our 100+ member Trellis Network during a virtual convening after Trellis Impact 25.
Expert feedback
Finalists will receive live feedback from industry experts, giving you exposure to investors, corporates and decision-makers with deep experience working with entrepreneurs.
Networking
Finalists receive a complimentary ticket to Trellis Impact 25 and will have the opportunity to connect with attendees during the in-person event.
Ongoing exposure
Beyond the live event, finalists will benefit from broad amplification via Trellis editorial coverage and published videos of the pitches.
Startup Pavilion and Happy Hour
Supported by Cooley, the Startup Pavilion and Startup Happy Hour are spaces at Trellis Impact 25 to make further connections and for networking opportunities.
Startups Content and Schedule
Tuesday, October 28 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm – Energy Pitch Competition
Tuesday, October 28 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm – Industry Pitch Competition
Wednesday, October 29 | 9:00am – 10:00am – Nature and Water Pitch Competition
Wednesday, October 29 | 9:00am – 10: 00am – Carbon Pitch Competition
Wednesday, October 29 | 10:30am – 11:30am – Transport Pitch Competition
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Pitch Competition Finals
Wednesday, October 29 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm – Startup Happy Hour (sponsored by Cooley)