All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes that's OK -- if they don't work, don't fill a need or for any number of reasons. One of the fields where this problem is most pressing is zero-carbon technologies. Why is it vulnerable to this trap, and can we change it? Explore how to break the cycle of the funding gap. [Written by Elizabeth Cox and George Zaidan, directed by Lisa LaBracio, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott]

 TED-Ed: Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them

Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them

Zero-carbon technologies face a 'valley of death,' stifled by high costs and regulatory hurdles, endangering climate goals.

Historical shifts in solar and wind energy costs highlight government roles in bridging funding gaps for green innovations.

Zero-carbon tech struggles in the 'valley of death' due to high costs and long timelines despite their crucial role in climate stability.