Climate Tech Hub e.V.

What Climate Tech Hub e.V. does

Climate Tech Hub e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2010 under the prior name Berlin-Brandenburg Energy Network e.V. The organization operates as a membership-based networking platform connecting climate tech startups, established companies, SMEs, research institutions, universities, venture capital firms, and public policy stakeholders across the Berlin-Brandenburg region and beyond. Its stated mission is to position Berlin and Brandenburg as the global epicenter of climate tech innovation and to coordinate the fragmented renewable energy ecosystem along the entire value chain, from research through commercialization.

The core product is a community platform delivered through a tiered annual membership program (€350 for individuals to €12,200 for large corporates, plus a supporting-member category at minimum €9,500), complemented by the Urban Innovation Forum annual conference, international delegation trips (London, China, Singapore, New York), workshops, hackathons, and the Climate Innovation Landscape interactive directory. Technology underpinning the platform is described as a network-coordination layer rather than a software product — no API, SDK, AI capabilities, or mobile application is offered, and revenue mechanics are membership subscriptions and donations rather than software licensing. Operations are anchored by co-location partnerships with CIC Berlin and The Drivery, with formal governance through Chairman of the Board Katharina Beitz and Management Nicole Hiltl, and the organization employs 1-10 staff.

Name

Climate Tech Hub e.V.

Legal name

Climate Tech Hub e.V.

Website

https://climate-tech-hub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Climate Tech Hub e.V. is a Berlin-based registered non-profit association operating a membership-based networking platform that connects climate tech startups, corporates, research institutions, and investors across the Berlin-Brandenburg renewable energy and climate innovation ecosystem through events, delegation trips, and a directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Tech Innovation Network

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits (THAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Corporate Virtual Events (All-Hands, Town Halls, Product Launches) (MPAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Climate tech network
• Renewable energy ecosystem
• Innovation hub services
• Membership association
• Sustainability networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The primary revenue stream consists of annual membership fees paid by member organizations. Fees are structured based on organization type and annual revenue, ranging from €350 for natural persons to €12,200 for large corporations, with supporting members contributing a minimum of €9,500 annually.
2. Donations and contributions: The association receives donations and other voluntary contributions from members and supporters to fund its activities and mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Climate Tech Hub e.V. operates a membership-based network organization connecting climate tech startups, established companies, research institutions, VCs, and policymakers in Berlin-Brandenburg. It sells annual tiered memberships (from €350 to €12,200 depending on organization type and revenue) that grant access to networking events, the Urban Innovation Forum, international delegation trips, workshops, hackathons, and the Climate Innovation Landscape directory.

Product overview

Climate Tech Hub e.V. is a non-profit network organization (e.V. = eingetragener Verein/registered association) that operates as a platform rather than a traditional software product. The organization functions as a coordination and community-building entity focused on climate tech innovation in Berlin and Brandenburg. Its core offerings consist of a membership-based network connecting ecosystem players (startups, companies, research institutions, VCs, policymakers), the Urban Innovation Forum annual event, delegation trips to international markets, workshops and hackathons, and a Climate Innovation Landscape directory. The organization does not offer a software product with integrations, API, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Tech Hub Network Membership A membership-based network product connecting climate tech startups, established companies, research facilities, VCs, and policymakers in Berlin-Brandenburg, structured through a tiered annual membership program.
• Tiered Membership Program Annual subscription membership program with tiers ranging from €350 (natural persons) to €12,200 (companies with more than €100 million in annual revenue), granting access to networking events, Slack channels, Breakfast Club gatherings, live events, roundtables, speaker opportunities, workshops, hackathons, exclusive discounts, joint trade fair booths, industry updates, and expert access.
• Urban Innovation Forum Annual forum event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, startups, and researchers to discuss climate challenges and solutions, featuring networking opportunities and expert panels.
• International Delegation Trips International trade missions enabling member companies to expand into global markets, including trips to London, China, Singapore, and New York, plus participation in global climate events like Clean Tech Mission and Climate Action Week.
• Climate Innovation Landscape Interactive directory mapping the Berlin-Brandenburg climate tech ecosystem, categorizing organizations by type (VC/Investors, Research/Academia, Accelerators, Utilities, etc.) and industry topics (Energy, Mobility, Sustainability, etc.).
• Climate Tech Newsletter Email newsletter providing updates on climate tech events, delegation trips, startup competitions, and industry news for the Berlin-Brandenburg climate tech ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful facilitation of international delegation trips and events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CIC BerlincoreOthersCIC Berlin (Cambridge Innovation Center) provides office space for Climate Tech Hub's registered headquarters. CIC is a leading innovation campus operator supporting startups and companies in Berlin.
• The DriverycoreOthersThe Drivery is an innovation center in Berlin providing office space. Climate Tech Hub uses this address as its official contact address in privacy documentation.
• Urban InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Innovation is the parent organization or close affiliate that operates the Climate Innovation Landscape platform and organizes the Urban Innovation Forum event series, including UIF 2024 and UIF 2026.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurelectric: The sector association representing the European electricity industry at pan-European level, with members spanning utilities, transmission operators, and energy companies. Comparable as an industry association serving the European energy ecosystem, with significant member overlap (e.g., 50Hertz) with Climate Tech Hub.
• World Energy Council: Global, UN-accredited energy network and think tank convening more than 3,000 member organizations across the entire energy value chain. Comparable as a membership-based energy industry network spanning research, policy, and commercial stakeholders, but operating at global rather than regional scale.

Direct peers

• European Cleantech Network: A pan-European network connecting national and regional cleantech clusters, investor networks, and industry actors to accelerate cleantech commercialization. Directly comparable to Climate Tech Hub in its cluster-based network model, but operating across multiple European regions rather than a single geography.
• Impact Hub Berlin: Part of the global Impact Hub network, Impact Hub Berlin operates a community and coworking space for purpose-driven entrepreneurs with strong overlap in the Berlin-based social impact and sustainability startup audience. Comparable in its community-led, membership-driven model targeting impact-oriented founders.
• German CleanTech Institute (DGFKI): German industry association promoting clean technologies and representing clean tech stakeholders at national policy level. Comparable as a membership-based industry association serving the German clean tech ecosystem, but with a national rather than regional focus.
• Startup Energy Transition: Berlin-based international platform and event series supporting energy transition startups, with strong overlap in audience (climate/energy startups, corporates, investors) and event-driven GTM motion. Directly comparable to the Urban Innovation Forum in positioning and target audience.
• Greentech Alliance: A community-driven network of climate tech startups, investors, and corporates facilitating knowledge sharing and deal flow in the European green technology ecosystem. Comparable in its community-led growth and event-driven programming model, serving a similar early-stage climate tech startup audience.
• EIT Climate-KIC: The EU's flagship climate innovation knowledge and innovation community, operating as a multi-stakeholder network spanning startups, corporates, research, and policy across Europe. Closely mirrors Climate Tech Hub's model of convening the climate tech ecosystem, but at pan-European scale with significantly larger budget and institutional backing.

Regional players

• Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie: Berlin's official business and technology development agency, providing economic development, cluster management, and international marketing services for the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Operates in a complementary regional capacity rather than as a direct competitor, but overlaps significantly on economic positioning and ecosystem branding.

Others

• Cleantech Group: Research and advisory firm focused on the global cleantech innovation ecosystem, providing market intelligence, deal flow services, and corporate connections. Adjacent rather than directly competitive: provides some of the data, intelligence, and corporate-introduction services that Climate Tech Hub delivers through the Climate Innovation Landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/climate-tech-hub-e-v

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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