India, Aug. 16 -- The silver lining? The solutions are here--and they are working.

Scaling innovation is not just about money. It is about building trust, capacity, and resilience. Entrepreneurs need not only capital but also access to early adopters, strong management guidance, and mentorship to navigate the complex journey from lab to market. Climate solutions often require patient capital and multi-year support to prove their value. Without that, they fall into what is often called the 'valley of death'--where innovation stalls before it can create meaningful impact.

Some examples are already showing what is possible. In the construction space, companies are using fly ash bricks, low-carbon cement, and even 3D-printed concrete to red...