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ClimateLaunchpad

ClimateLaunchpad

Supports early-stage climate ventures through global competition, coaching, and investment readiness across all sectors.

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ClimateLaunchpad is Climate-KIC's flagship annual global competition for early-stage climate ventures, operating across 97 countries and structured as a multi-round elimination competition culminating in a Global Grand Final. The programme is free to enter — no programme fees are charged and no equity is taken. The 2026 cycle deadline was 15 May 2026 (with country-specific variations); the 2027 cy…

What this grant funds

Climate innovation business ideas across all sectors — open to early-stage ventures under two years old operating in any geography via a global annual competition.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.climate-kic.org