Innovation Trail

This year’s CLIX theme, The Critical Role of Women in the Climate Conversation, will provide a platform for 25 female-founded, run and owned start-ups to showcase their game-changing ideas and solutions in the fight against climate change. Meet the minds behind some of the most innovative products and get first-hand insights into how they are making a difference in combating some of the most critical challenges of our time, while getting an up-close look at their cutting-edge demos.

New for 2025, CLIX AI introduces a focus on AI innovations from 10 startups. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of sustainability while witnessing innovative solutions. This feature highlights the intersection of artificial intelligence and climate action, fostering dialogue and collaboration in tackling global issues. 

The Green Hydrogen Innovation Hub will provide a look into the current and future solutions around the hydrogen sector, as it plays an increasing role in the global energy transition. The hub will bring together startups and SMEs across the entire value chain, including the production, transport, storage and use of hydrogen, while providing influential decision makers and buyers the chance to source for upcoming and current projects.

Highlighting emerging technologies, pioneering products and forward-thinking solutions, the technology showcase is a new feature at this year’s World Future Energy Summit, bringing together some of the most recognisable names synonymous with innovation. 

Some companies have confirmed their products, while some are in discussion.

UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) is a nonprofit climate action organisation on a mission to identify startups with innovative approaches to climate challenges, offering tailored support, investor introductions, and advocacy to unlock new development opportunities.