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Ten Climate Tech Start-ups Showcase Circular Economy Solutions at

UICCA Launchpad Event

19.06.2025 By UPPERNEWS TEAM 2 0

Ten climate tech start-ups have presented innovative circular economy solutions at the Launchpad’s
showcase event, which was hosted in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy by the UAE
Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA). This event marked the latest Circular Economy
Cycle aimed at promoting sustainable practices.

Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office

The UICCA Launchpad is designed to accelerate the growth of climate tech start-ups, providing them with
access to funding, market opportunities, mentorship, and policy guidance. Each cycle focuses on a critical area
of climate action, with this edition dedicated to enhancing circular economy solutions that aim to eliminate or
repurpose waste across essential sectors such as food, water, energy, and infrastructure.

The ten participating companies were chosen from more than 150 global applicants based on the potential
impact of their climate technologies. Their solutions featured decentralised composting, textile upcycling,
critical minerals recovery, industrial reuse, food waste management, and circular desalination. The showcase
represented the culmination of an intensive three-month accelerator program, during which participants received

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