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

2100+ climate-positive companies incubated

15K jobs created through our start-up community

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 Start-Ups Scale your start-up

For Accelerators

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

Run ClimAccelerator

For Accelerators 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 Partners Partner with us

For Investors

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

Invest in start-ups

For Investors Invest in start-ups

The latest

Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge by FedEx

EIT Climate-KIC and EIT Digital have partnered with FedEx Corp to offer a Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge to identify impactful and innovative projects which seek to decarbonise transport in European cities and accelerate the uptake of sustainable mobility solutions.

WeGoZero app launches in European cities

ClimAccelerator supported start-up WeGoZero has just launched an app that helps bridge the gap between existing zero-waste establishments and those who choose to take action. Discover more than 1,500 zero-waste cafes, stores, hotels and more across Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Copenhagen and Athens.

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