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- 1MIT Technology Review names 2026 climate tech companies to watch▼2026 Climate Tech Companies to Watch
MIT Technology Review has released its list of climate technology companies to watch in 2026. The annual round-up highlights firms working on emissions-cutting technologies expected to make a significant impact in the coming year, spanning areas such as clean energy, carbon removal and industrial decarbonisation. It is closely followed by investors and industry watchers as a signal of where climate innovation is heading next.
- 2Germany's RobCo becomes Europe's new robotics unicorn●Europe’s new robotics unicorn: Germany’s RobCo hits $1B valuation
Munich-based robotics firm RobCo has reached a $1 billion valuation, making it Europe's newest unicorn in the robotics sector. The company, known for modular robot arms aimed at automating small and mid-sized manufacturers, is being held up as a sign that European industrial robotics startups can still attract major investment despite a cautious funding climate.
- 3MIT Technology Review Names 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch in 2026●MIT Technology Review Unveils 2026 List of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch
MIT Technology Review has released its 2026 list of ten climate technology companies it considers worth watching. The annual roundup highlights emerging businesses working on technologies aimed at cutting emissions and addressing climate change, and is closely followed by investors and industry observers as an early indicator of where the climate tech sector may be heading.
- 4Washington climate tech founders secure funding despite AI investment squeeze▼Washington climate tech founders score funding as AI boom drains investor cash
Climate technology startups in Washington state are raising new funding rounds even as the AI boom draws investor dollars away from other sectors. Founders in the Pacific Northwest are still managing to close deals, a sign that venture capital interest in clean energy and climate innovation has not dried up entirely, though founders face a tougher environment as AI companies absorb a growing share of available cash.
- 5California ranked third-best state economy for 2026▼California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math
A new ranking places California as the third-best state economy in the United States for 2026, based on a particular set of economic measures. The finding is drawing attention in California media, where the state's economy is often debated given its size, its tech sector, and persistent concerns over costs of living and business climate.
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Axios has published its weekly roundup of energy and climate-related deals, covering the latest funding, mergers and investment activity in the sector. The roundup tracks which clean energy and climate startups and companies secured capital or struck agreements over the past week, offering a snapshot of where investor money is flowing in the energy transition.