Nature tech demo days: Connecting innovators with solution-seekers
Navigating the path to nature-positive with nature tech
For many organizations, the journey to becoming nature-positive is rarely straightforward. As businesses seek to better manage their dependence on and impact on nature, many are turning to nature tech, innovative technologies that enable them to scale their efforts and uncover new opportunities in the space.
However, nature tech is a rapidly evolving field with shifting regulations, emerging frameworks, and a growing range of solutions, making it challenging for stakeholders to identify the right technologies for their nature-positive goals and project needs. Our solution…Nature Tech Demo Days aim to bridge that gap!
Nature Tech Collective are running Nature Tech Demo Days!
We are working closely with diverse groups of stakeholders to understand their nature challenges and priorities.
Based on the insights above on navigating the path to nature-positive with nature tech, we are curating and organizing needs-focused demo days. The demo days bring together two key groups:
Solution-providers
Nature tech innovators, startups or companies that provide technological solutions to nature-related challenges.
Solution-seekers
Potential buyers and users of nature tech, including project developers or corporates, who have specific nature-related challenges to solve.
Nature Tech Collective’s Demo Day Program for 2025
The core purpose of our Nature Tech Demo Days is to facilitate direct connections between providers and users of nature tech.
We do this by organizing and facilitating:
Live demonstrations of nature tech solutions
Interactive Q&A sessions
Creating opportunities for direct discussion between buyers and providers
Demo Day Themes
This year, our demo day program will focus thematically on 4 areas, and will occur once a quarter:
Q1: Demo Day #1; Comprehensive Ecosystem Monitoring and Analysis
Project developers were invited to explore a suite of ecosystem monitoring and analysis tools. These demos highlighted how integrated technologies enhance ecosystem assessments, offering a holistic view of project impacts that supports informed decision-making and robust stakeholder reporting. Catch up on the highlights from Demo Day #1 here.
Q2: Demo Day #2; Data Management, Visualization, and AI Applications.
Showcased cutting-edge data management platforms that transform complex datasets into compelling visualizations. We demonstrated how predictive models and AI-driven analysis can drive more effective project planning, impact assessments, decision-making, and stakeholder communications. Catch up on the highlights from Demo Day #2 here.
Q3: Demo Day #3; Real-World Tools for Inclusive Nature Markets
Looking ahead, this demo day will highlight innovative blockchain solutions ensuring transparency in carbon or biodiversity credit transactions and benefit-sharing. This session will also showcase platforms that facilitate community participation and transparent benefit distribution, fostering collaboration and trust in sustainability projects. Don’t miss out, register to participate here.
Q4: Demo Day #4; TBD
How To Participate In One Of Our Upcoming Demo Days
Signup to attend
If you’re interested in learning about or exploring nature tech solutions for your own needs, we invite you to keep up to date with our nature tech demo days by subscribing to our events calendar here.
Each quarter we also publicise these events for attendance through our newsletter and LinkedIn channels.
Showcase your solutions
Nature Tech Collective members are invited to present solutions for specific demo days via our community manager and member-specific communications channels (slack & email newsletters).
Our Welcome Kit (available to members only)
If you’re not a member of the Nature Tech Collective, you’re welcome to explore our membership offering and submit an application to join the community in order to showcase your solutions at our demo days.
Just For You: A Tailored Demo Day Experience
Our team at the Nature Tech Collective also provides the option for tailored demo day experiences.
In this scenario, we work directly with a particular company to understand specific needs and requirements and organize a customized demo day program lasting 5-6 weeks in total.
If you’re interested in discussing this pathway, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line Tailored Demo Day
Case study: Helping SoulForest identify the right tech solutions
The Challenge
Soulforest is on an ambitious mission to transform 200 acres of degraded land near Hyderabad, India, into a thriving, biodiverse native forest. Their innovative model - dedicating 80% to ecological restoration and 20% to aligned economic activities - requires sophisticated technology solutions for monitoring, financing, and community engagement. However, like many restoration projects, they faced the challenge of navigating the complex landscape of nature tech solutions. They were the perfect candidates for our Demo Day.
The Solution
Through a carefully structured 6-week demo day program, NTC helped Soulforest define their specific needs and connected them with relevant solution providers. The process culminated in a focused demo day featuring four carefully selected companies offering complementary solutions - from biodiversity credit platforms to advanced monitoring systems.
“The demo day was excellent. We got to understand so many other organizations who share complementary elements with our work, leading to massively sensible collaborations. We had second-round conversations with all of them.”
