ClimAccelerator
- Organization: EIT Climate‑KIC (European Institute of Innovation & Technology – Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community)
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: February 28, 2026
- Funding: No Funding
ClimAccelerator is a global programme that empowers climate-focused start-ups to innovate, scale, and drive real impact. Powered by Climate KIC, it has supported over 6,000 start-ups in the past decade through access to resources, mentorship, and global networks. The programme works by enabling accelerators, incubators, and innovation hubs to run ClimAccelerators effectively, fostering scalable solutions to climate change. For this Expression of Interest round, a new thematic focus has been selected for partners. Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for organisations to host ClimAccelerator programs in 2026. Selected accelerators will run April 2026 – March 2027. Focus areas include: - Climate adaptation and resilience - Circular economy and resource efficiency - Renewable energy and clean technologies - Sustainable agriculture and food systems - Green finance and policy innovation Benefits for selected accelerators: - Access to Climate‑KIC’s global network of mentors, investors, and partners - Training and capacity‑building workshops - International visibility and scaling opportunities
