ClimAccelerator

Scaling start-ups for climate impact

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ClimAccelerator is a global programme for start-ups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions. 

We are 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, our accelerator programme powered by EIT Climate-KIC has been a major climate innovation solution provider. We’re scaling the globe to break new ground in carbon reduction, adaptation and resilience, and more.

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€2bn+ capital raised in external investment by our start-ups
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2100+ climate-positive companies incubated
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15K jobs created through our start-up community
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40 programmes delivered worldwide since 2020

Get involved with ClimAccelerator

For Start-Ups

Successfully kickstart and scale your climate solution with our professional resources, knowledge and network.

Scale your start-up
For Organisers

Run a theme- or place-based ClimAccelerator using our proven methodology shaped by 10 years of experience.

Run ClimAccelerator
For Partners

Identify a theme or region within the climate space to tap into or co-develop a tailored programme based on your ambitions.

Partner with us
For Investors

Invest in climate-positive start-ups that have graduated from a ClimAccelerator programme.

Invest in start-ups

The latest

Call for Start-ups: Amazon Sustainability Accelerator

For the fourth year running, EIT Climate-KIC is teaming up with Amazon to support European start-ups who are driving sustainable innovation. 

The Amazon Sustainability Accelerator is an equity-free programme helping entrepreneurs to grow their skills and scale their businesses so they can maximise their climate impact.

We are interested in supporting early-stage start-ups developing sustainable and innovative consumer products that have recently launched or are on the cusp of go-to-market.

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