MIT Technology Review’s 2026 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list highlights 10 promising firms tackling the climate crisis. The selection process involved nominations from reporters, experts, and academics, followed by rigorous vetting of technology, business models, and global representation. This year’s list reflects a shift away from US-based companies due to weakened federal regulations and incentives, with China emerging as a key hub for innovation.
Notable picks include We Lion, developing semi-solid-state EV batteries, and Envision Energy, expanding wind and storage globally. Energy storage is a major focus amid rising electricity demand from AI data centers. Featured firms include Energy Dome, using compressed CO2 for long-duration storage; Moment Energy, repurposing EV batteries for grids; and Form Energy, producing iron-based batteries for multi-day storage.
The list spans sectors from flood barriers to next-gen nuclear, balancing returning names with new entrants. The editors emphasize that while political will has waned, these companies represent vital progress in adapting to and mitigating climate change.
Source: MIT Technology Review · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing