Good policy can be a gamechanger for climate tech startups, unlocking doors and demand. America’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated $369bn to stimulate green growth through subsidies, even tempting several European startups to shift operations stateside.

Analysis
August 4, 2023
America’s IRA set off a global race to scale climate tech — here’s how Europe can gain ground
What policy changes would climate tech founders and investors implement if they were in office? Sifted asked several speakers ahead of the Summit
4 min read
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Sophie Rowe is an events producer at Sifted, working on our in-person Sessions and flagship Summit. Connect with her on LinkedIn

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