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: Catalyse NEB 2025

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) invites applications for funding and participation in its Catalyse NEB programme, a start-up accelerator designed to advance NEB values across Europe. This call seeks innovative ventures integrating sustainability, inclusivity, and design beyond functionality in their business ideas – aligned with the NEB mission to improve quality of life and encourage green and digital transformations.

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ClimAccelerator alum Latitudo 40 secures new funding round to drive climate innovation and global expansion

Latitudo 40, one of EIT Climate-KIC’s portfolio company, has successfully completed a significant post-seed funding round. Known for its innovative use of satellite imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) to convert raw data into actionable models and datasets, Latitudo 40 is advancing the field of climate risk management and resilience. 

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