Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more!  Link to their journey - https://fundinginnovationinclimatetech.substack.com/ 0:00 - Joey and Annelieke’s favourite thing in the world 6:15 - Joey and Annelieke’s backgrounds  10:50 - Defining climate tech 18:50 - Examples of climate tech 20:05 - Really smart thing from Annelieke 21:18 - Fund return timelines 23:28 - The challenges of fundraising / what do VC’s really care about? 28:40 - Impact locked definition  33:12 - Climate Tech landscape 37:51- The Climate Narrative 44:00 - Role of government in innovation 47:00 Collaboration between Climate tech firms 51:00 - Australian and NZ context 59:07 - Indigenous knowledge Support the show