This year’s Queensland Women in Climate Tech Fellowship has united another remarkable group of Queensland-based women founders for an 8-week program, dedicated to fostering their growth and deepening their industry connections.
Through mentorship, workshops, and networking events, the fellowship provides tools, knowledge and support to help the cohort to scale their businesses and to have an impact.
Meet The 2024 Fellowship Cohort
Kalena Stano - Lendy is a rental marketplace (think Airbnb for 'stuff') tackling over-consumption by empowering people to share everyday items, save money, and build stronger, more sustainable communities.
Lee-Anne Worrall - Quolls Australia provides an accurate and reliable information hub on biodiversity distribution and traits, contacts, and natural disaster history which is designed to enable organisations and individuals to view their local area and how it interacts within the bigger picture.
Rachelle Cooper Kulkarni - Sustainify is empowering Australians to make a BIG sustainability impact with ease. We believe that people are the heart of climate solutions and a healthy planet. Using our app, we connect users to the solutions they care about tailored to their interests and concerns.
Rebecca Nelson - The Sustainability Co. empowers businesses to navigate climate reporting with confidence, ensuring compliance and driving transparency in a decarbonising world.
Sara Cole - <1.5Design creates resilient plant-based, recyclable building materials and building systems globally.
Simona Paganetto - I’m Plastic Free is a world-first platform for non-toxic, plastic alternatives for everyday items.
Zoe Atterbury - Bloom Cycle turns discarded post consumer materials into useful items. This helps reduce landfill waste and supports sustainability.
As the 2024 Queensland Women in Climate Tech Fellowship wraps up, the positive impact of this initiative on the climate tech ecosystem is already becoming clear. Throughout the program, these women founders have gained valuable support to advance their ventures, highlighting the essential role that diversity and inclusivity play in fostering innovation and progress. This fellowship has not only supported their growth but also emphasized the importance of creating a more inclusive environment within the climate tech industry, where diverse perspectives contribute to meaningful solutions.
The Queensland Women in Climate Tech Fellowship is made possible through the generous support of the Queensland Government, through the Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Advance Queensland, and Trade and Investment Queensland.