Building Capacity & Innovation Ecosystem for Net-Zero Emissions | Megan Fisher
“Australia at the moment supplies around 50 percent of the world’s lithium - and we’re doing that essentially as rocks. We’re not seeing any of that 98 percent of the value downstream. So, we have a huge opportunity to step into that, in this country, and do more lithium processing. Do it in a healthier, decarbonized way. Create the components for batteries. Create battery packs and assemble battery packs. Create the EVs. And, really importantly, put in place the capability for recycling all of those for the lithium and all the other critical minerals associated with it.”
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Topics covered:
What motivated the founding of the EnergyLab
How has EnergyLab's mission evolved?
Examples of successful clean energy startups that EnergyLab has supported over the years. What has been key to their success?
How does EnergyLab identify and select the startups it works with, and what qualities do you look for in entrepreneurs and their ideas?
What are some of the biggest challenges facing the clean energy industry in Australia today, and how is EnergyLab working to address them
How has EnergyLab worked with communities to drive impact?
How can communities be better engaged in the clean energy transition, and what role do you see for startups and entrepreneurs in this process?
How has EnergyLab fostered diversity and inclusion within the startups it works with?
How can we ensure that the benefits of the clean energy transition are shared equitably across all communities?
How can regulation assist in a fairer distribution of benefits of innovation?
Indigenous leadership in inclusive innovation
What are the two valleys of death for Australian startups?
How can we unlock local capital to help Australian startups?
How can established companies foster a culture of innovation and risk-taking, while also maintaining their core business operations?
About Megan:
Megan is the CEO at EnergyLab - Australia and New Zealand's largest climate tech startup accelerator and innovation network dedicated to reaching net zero emissions. EnergyLab supports talented founders in clean energy and climate tech and connects them to the mentors, advisors, partners, peers, and investors they need to succeed. With a background in product development and innovation Megan has experience commercialising, developing, and scaling products plus driving novel technology initiatives from pilot to adoption. Megan has worked in several industries in the midst of digital disruption as well as the enormous transition as the energy industry moves to renewables. Megan made the move from corporate to not for profit to have a positive impact on the climate tech startup ecosystem in Australia after engaging in the more advanced international clean energy startup ecosystems.
Learn more about Megan:
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megansfisher/
Megan was named as one of the 100 Green Power Players for 2023 in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/green-power-players-list
EnergyLab’s website: https://energylab.org.au
EnergyLab’s blog: https://energylab.org.au/blog/
EnergyLab’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@energylabaustralia895/videos
