ClimAccelerator

Affiliated Institution
Climate KIC
Support Entity Type
Accelerator
Business Stage Supported
Early
Middle
Late
Funding Type
Grants
In-kind contributions
Other
Other Funding Type
Equity
Type of Recipient
Private sector
Climate Objective
Cross-cutting
Region
East Asia and Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and North Africa
North America
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sectors and Themes
Agriculture
Cities
Disaster Risk Reduction
Energy
Forestry and Other Land Use
Infrastructure and Industry
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
Oceans and Coasts
Transport
Waste
Water
Co-financing Requirement
No
Application Frequency
Specific calls
Contact Information
Countries

ClimAccelerator is a global programme for start-ups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions. ClimAccelerator is turning cleantech start-ups into successful businesses and harnessing the power of human ingenuity to drive rapid impact and unlock a net-zero, resilient future for all.

Over the past 10 years, the accelerator programme powered by EIT Climate-KIC has been a major climate innovation solution provider. ClimAccelerator is scaling the globe to break new ground in carbon reduction, adaptation and resilience, and more.

Once start-ups have successfully completed the programme, EIT Climate-KIC provides continued support to the most promising climate ventures that can demonstrate the highest impact potential. They offer select ClimAccelerator start-ups funding and support services in exchange for future equity. 

Eligibility Criteria

ClimAccelerator runs various accelerator programs each year in select countries. Please visit the 'Programmes' webpage for information on active programmes and their respective eligibility criteria: https://climaccelerator.climate-kic.org/programmes/