ClimateLaunchpad

ClimateLaunchpad is Climate-KIC's flagship global business-idea competition for very early climate ventures. It runs in 97 countries, is free to enter, and does not take equity. The gate is tight by design: ventures must be under two years old, have raised less than €200,000, and not yet sold on commercial terms. The 2026 cycle closed on 15 May 2026, deadlines vary by country, and the next annual cycle is expected in 2027. Prize amounts were not published on the current listing, so the public entry point is the competition itself rather than a disclosed award table. The program moves teams through a mini-course, boot camp, coaching, national finals, regional finals, and a global grand final in Singapore for the 2026 edition. It is a strong fit for founders who need validation, storytelling, and early commercialization discipline before they are ready for a standard accelerator or investment process with broader market testing.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.