climatelaunchpad
The Green Business Ideas Competitions
Application
Open in March 2025
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ClimateLaunchPad
What is the ClimateLaunchPad Competition?
The ClimateLaunchpad Competition is an annual global contest that helps green startups develop their ideas through training, mentorship, and investor connections, culminating in national, regional, and global finals where participants pitch their innovations to industry experts.
How it works
Application Submission
To apply for the ClimateLaunchpad Competition, visit their application page. You’ll need to provide details about your green business idea, choose the relevant theme, and submit your application before your country’s deadline.
Bootcamp
The ClimateLaunchpad Boot Camp is a digital training program where selected teams receive comprehensive guidance from ClimateLaunchpad trainers on how to start and grow their green business ideas. This boot camp is the first step in the competition, followed by intensive coaching and national finals.
Coaching & National Final
After the Boot Camp, participants in the ClimateLaunchpad Competition undergo intensive coaching to refine their pitch, value proposition, and business model. This preparation culminates in the National Final, where they pitch their ideas to a national jury.
Regional Final
In this final stage, the top teams from each country come together to pitch their innovative green solutions to regional experts.
ClimateLaunchpad Competition Overview
Themes
The Competition focuses on eight themes identified in consultation with EIT Climate-KIC, covering the most urgent and relevant areas in the fight against climate change. These themes ensure ideas are evaluated fairly by industry experts.
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Timeline
Each stage of the ClimateLaunchPad timeline is meticulously designed to prepare, test, can showcase the most promising green startups, with the ultimate goal of fixing climate change, one startup at a time
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the competition?
To be eligible for the ClimateLaunchpad competition, you must:
• Have a promising cleantech idea.
• Enter in your country of residence.
• Have a business less than two years old.
• Have received less than €200,000 in funding.
• Not have participated with the same idea before.
What needs to be prepared for the application?
To apply for the ClimateLaunchpad competition, you’ll need to prepare the following:
• Idea Description: Clearly outline your green business idea and its environmental impact.
• Team Information: Provide details about your team members and their roles.
• Business Model: Describe your business model, including how you plan to generate revenue.
• Market Analysis: Conduct a brief market analysis to show the potential demand for your solution.
• Pitch Deck: Prepare a pitch deck summarizing your idea, business model, and market analysis.
How many applicants join the competition?
The ClimateLaunchpad competition attracts a significant number of applicants each year. For example, in 2020, over 3,000 startups from 56 countries participated; in 2021, there were 2,136 applicants from 55 countries.
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Can I join the competition pitch online
Yes, you can join the ClimateLaunchpad competition pitch online. The Regional Finals are conducted online, allowing participants to pitch their ideas virtually. This makes it accessible for teams from all over the world to participate without needing to travel.
What theme can be accepted as a green business?
The ClimateLaunchpad competition accepts green business ideas across a variety of themes:
• Adaptation & Resilience: Solutions that help communities adapt to climate change.
• Blue Economy: Innovations related to sustainable use of ocean resources.
• Circular Economies: Ideas that promote recycling, reuse, and waste reduction.
• Clean Energy: Renewable energy solutions and technologies.
• Food Systems: Sustainable agriculture and food production methods.
• Sustainable Mobility: Eco-friendly transportation solutions.
• Urban Solutions: Innovations for sustainable urban living.
• The Next Big Thing: Any groundbreaking idea that doesn’t fit into the other categories but has a significant environmental impact.
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