- Program Type: Global competition for clean technology and climate innovation ideas.
- Program Stages: Boot Camp training, mentoring and coaching sessions, national finals, regional finals, and global finals.
- Location: Activities begin at the national level and continue at regional and global stages.
- Focus Areas include: renewable energy, circular economy, carbon reduction solutions, sustainable food systems, sustainable mobility, and other innovative environmental solutions.
- Training: Participants receive intensive training to help develop their ideas into investment-ready business models.
- Application Process:
- Submit an innovative project idea related to climate or clean technology.
- Complete the online application form through the official website.
- Applicants must apply through the country where they reside.
- Evaluation Process: Teams are selected, trained, and then present their ideas to a jury panel. Winners advance to higher stages of the competition.
Publish Date
3/16/2026
Application Deadline
5/15/2026
Opportunity Type
Competitions
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Egypt, Morocco
Description
ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest competition for green business ideas and clean technology innovations aimed at tackling climate change. The program is designed to support entrepreneurs, innovators, and early-stage startups who have innovative ideas that can contribute to solving global climate challenges. Participants receive professional training and mentorship to help them transform their climate-related ideas into viable business models and startups. During the program, participants learn how to develop their business models, analyze markets, and prepare professional pitches. Teams then compete in national, regional, and global finals where they present their ideas to experts, investors, and leaders in climate innovation.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have an innovative idea related to clean technology or climate solutions.
- Applicants may include students, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, engineers, or consultants.
- The idea must be at an early stage of development.
- If the idea belongs to a registered startup, the company must be less than two years old.
- The total funding received by the project must be less than €200,000.
- The project must not have commercially sold products or prototypes yet.
- Applicants cannot apply if the same idea has previously been accepted into ClimateLaunchpad or similar Climate-KIC programs.
- Applicants must apply through the country where they reside.
Opportunity Benefits
- Specialized training in green entrepreneurship and climate innovation.
- Mentorship and coaching from experts in startups and clean technology.
- Opportunity to present the project to international investors and experts.
- Access to a global network of climate innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Opportunity to qualify for regional and global finals of the competition.
- Possibility to transform the idea into a climate-focused startup.