ClimateLaunchpad
Supports early-stage climate ventures through global competition, coaching, and investment readiness across all sectors.
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…
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.
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All guides →Grant Work Plan Template: Work Packages, Gantt, Milestones, and Risks
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DocumentsGrant Pitch Deck Example: Slides, Storyline, and Video Script
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