Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Climate KIC is inviting applications to run ClimAccelerator programmes focused on the theme of deep tech.
ClimAccelerator is a global programme for start-ups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions. The goal is to enable accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, or any Entrepreneurship Support Organisation to run ClimAccelerators effectively. Together, they can work as a collective of actors to support entrepreneurship that tackles climate change
In the pursuit of urgent and transformative climate action, Climate KIC extends a warm invitation to visionary partners who share the commitment to reshaping the trajectory of the planet’s future.
Programme Theme
- Are you experienced with scaling deep tech start-ups?Deep tech represents a pivotal force for tackling the multifaceted challenges of climate change. This thematic initiative emphasizes the transformative potential of cutting-edge science and advanced technologies in mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis. Deep tech solutions, rooted in scientific discovery and engineering breakthroughs, have the power to revolutionize how they address climate change while enhancing resilience, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
- Within this theme, several sub-sectors emerge as focal points for deep-tech-driven climate solutions, including but not limited to:
- Advanced Materials for Climate Resilience: Innovations in materials science for energy efficiency, carbon capture, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Carbon Management and Sequestration Technologies: Novel solutions for carbon capture, utilization, storage, and nature-based sequestration processes.
- Climate-focused Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: AI-driven models for climate prediction, optimization of energy systems, and precision environmental monitoring.
- Next-Generation Energy Systems: Breakthroughs in renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, and smart grid technologies.
- Quantum Computing for Climate Modeling: Quantum-based simulations to enhance climate predictions and optimize resource management.
- Biotechnology for Climate Solutions: Innovations in synthetic biology, bioengineering, and advanced biomanufacturing to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability.
- Advanced Sensors and IoT for Climate Monitoring: Real-time, high-precision environmental monitoring to inform adaptive strategies.
- Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Technological innovations to fortify urban, agricultural, and industrial infrastructure against climate impacts.
- Within this theme, several sub-sectors emerge as focal points for deep-tech-driven climate solutions, including but not limited to:
Programme Benefits
- Narrative: Branding and communication materials for fundraising and positioning. Your accelerator becomes part of a bigger story powered by a globally recognised brand, in affiliation with the EU and EIT Climate-KIC.
- Tools: Programme management tools, content, coaching and mentoring networks. Everything you need to successfully run your own ClimAccelerator.
- Climate-KIC’s Impact Assessment Services provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to measure, project, and communicate both climate and social impacts. These services are tailored to meet the needs of startups, SMEs, and the programs and investors that support them.
- Gender Mainstreaming Handbook: Access to the WeClim Equally gender-smart handbook for implementing a gender perspective in your climate accelerator programme.
- Financial Support: No direct funding or grants from EIT Climate-KIC for the organization or execution of the programme, but they offer access to exclusive fundraising and investment opportunities and many ClimAccelerators are eligible for grant funding from external sponsors.
- Global Network: Join EIT Climate-KIC’s community of 400+ organisations worldwide, working towards a net-zero carbon transition.
Who Can Apply?
- The ClimAccelerator programme is seeking dynamic and committed organisations ready to support and accelerate climate-positive innovation. They welcome applications from a wide range of organisations and consortiums that can effectively deliver and co-fund impactful accelerator programmes. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Incubators: Entities that nurture climate innovation by providing early-stage startups with the necessary support infrastructure, resources, and guidance to build scalable solutions.
- Accelerators: Specialised organisations that offer structured programs to support early-stage climate ventures, providing mentorship, access to networks, and potential funding opportunities.
- Venture Builders: Organisations that actively co-create climate ventures by identifying market gaps and providing hands-on support to develop and launch innovative businesses.
- Universities and Research Institutions: Academic bodies and research organisations with a focus on sustainability and climate innovation, capable of offering research-backed insights, talent development, and access to cutting-edge technologies.
- Joint-Consortium Applications: They highly encourage joint proposals that bring together multiple organisations to collaborate on delivering and co-funding the ClimAccelerator program. Joint-consortium applications can harness the unique strengths, expertise, and networks of each organisation to maximise impact.
For more information, visit Climate KIC.