Lara Cottingham
Chief of StaffFESIBridging the Divide Between Climate and Defense
As geopolitical tensions rise and supply chains, energy security, and resilience become matters of national interest, the boundaries between climate i…As geopolitical tensions rise and supply chains, energy security, and resilience become matters of national interest, the boundaries between climate innovation and defense priorities are rapidly converging. This panel explores how government and priv…As geopolitical tensions rise and supply chains, energy security, and resilience become matters of national interest, the boundaries between climate innovation and defense priorities are rapidly converging. This panel explores how government and private capital can work together to accelerate climate technologies by leveraging defense-driven demand, public procurement, and early-stage financing mechanisms. Panelists will examine how federal and s…As geopolitical tensions rise and supply chains, energy security, and resilience become matters of national interest, the boundaries between climate innovation and defense priorities are rapidly converging. This panel explores how government and private capital can work together to accelerate climate technologies by leveraging defense-driven demand, public procurement, and early-stage financing mechanisms. Panelists will examine how federal and state agencies, including the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, are supporting early traction through grants, SBIR/STTR programs, and direct procurement. The discussion will highlight the growing role of dual-use technologies, where defense adoption can provide early customers, validation, and revenue pathways for climate startups at a time when defense dollars may move faster than traditional climate funding.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
