Your First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) project is where your climate tech startup is a startup no more. Investors, customers, and even your own team...

A Pilot is your first real-world test—where you prove that your technology works outside the lab.

A 3-step framework for scaling-up to FOAK

De-icing a frozen water tower in the middle of nowhere is not on anyone’s job description. However, this is a reality that you can come...

The best guide so far on scaling up climate tech from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲?

Main FOAK risks

As 2024 wraps up, it’s time to reflect on a year that was anything but dull for the climate tech world. A buzzword dominated this year—...

When you're building your FOAK, securing an offtake agreement is crucial for your scaleup’s success. Here is your guide to get there.

🔑 What are the 4 things crucial to your FOAK offtake and how to negotiate them? 🔑

Does the Offtake pyramid work? In my case, it was a little different.

Cleantech Scaleup? Here's Your Real Problem, And Two Things To Do About It.

🎙️ Reflecting on the Latest Climate Insiders Podcast with Nadav Steinmitz 🌍

Why do some scaleups sink while others sail smoothly? 🌊 Three main pitfalls can capsize your venture if you’re not careful.

How to determine the right scale for your FOAK manufacturing plant? Here is a step-by-step guide.

Who do you go to for the money and when? When you're scaling up from Lab to Nth-of-a-Kind (NOAK), understanding the capital stack is...

What you can learn from First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) projects in nuclear? A lot, it appears.

Licensing, Buy-out or Project Finance?