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Article: Challenges of Climate Tech Ventures’ Growth

Target GroupExecutive Education, MasterResource TypeArticle, InfographicsDomainGrowth and boundaries, DigitalisationDuration< 1hAuthorMichael Birshan, Lisa Leinert, Tomas Nauclér, Werner Rehm
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  • This resource helps students understand the unique challenges and opportunities in climate technology ventures. Students learn about capital intensity, financing strategies, and business model development specific to climate tech, with real-world examples from green steel, carbon capture, and renewable energy.

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  • Well-suited for courses in sustainable entrepreneurship, clean technology innovation, or sustainable finance. Can be used for case discussions, analyzing business models, or understanding investment strategies in sustainability ventures.
  • Faculty can use the embedded exhibits and examples to facilitate discussions about capital requirements, risk assessment, and financing strategies. The material works well for both lecture settings and interactive case analyses.
  • Article includes detailed exhibits on capital requirements and market analysis, plus examples of successful climate tech ventures and their strategies.

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Article

Structure engagement around personal connection and critical reflection. Students should process challenging ideas while relating content to their own experiences and developing perspectives. Use articles to stimulate thinking and encourage deeper engagement with complex topics.

Infographics

Teach students to deconstruct visual arguments by identifying how design choices influence perception. Students should evaluate information hierarchy, data accuracy, and potential bias in representation. Use infographics as models for synthesizing complex information into accessible formats. Challenge students to verify sources and consider what information might be missing or oversimplified.

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