ClimateLaunchpad
What is ClimateLaunchpad?
ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest early-stage green business competition, existing to promote innovative solutions that help combat climate change and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy. The competition creates a stage for climate, green and clean techideas, but also provides all the knowledge and skills to build a successfulbusiness. It was established in 2014, founded and supported by EITClimate-KIC, EU leading agency for climate innovation. Since its start,ClimateLaunchpad has attracted almost 14,000 ideas that resulted in over4,300 teams of entrepreneurs trained. The Program operates on a global scale, which is supported by national host organisations leading the competition on a country level.
Who can apply?
If you want to know how to navigate your ideas and hands-on business advice while developing your plan and become a pro in presenting your proposition to investors and prospective customers enter the competition by submitting your idea or innovation with ecological and social impact.
No need for a business plan just yet, you can apply even if you have not yet started a business, or you started it less than one year ago. You can be a new start-up, SME, researcher, student, public organisation, consultant, engineer, or something that doesn’t fit a job title.
Apply until 31st of March by filling out the application form in
which you’ll explain your business idea, what problem you are
solving and what climate impact you expect to make.
The program consists of the next stages:
Boot Camp: You will take part in a two-day Boot Camp moderated by an international expert. Our trainer will teach you all you need to know about jump-starting your business and receipt to have a winning pitch.
Coaching sessions: You’ll perfect your pitch, value proposition, and finalize your business model.
National Finals: You’re ready to rock your National Final where you’ll pitch at Kurier’s SpeakOut festival, win potential prizes and go into the next stage of the competition.
Regional Europe Final: The top teams from each country go to the online Regional Finals where they pitch in front of the region’s best and brightest to
continue to the next stage of the competition.
Global Finals: The Global Final will be part of a Thinkubator’s one-day event at the Climate Innovation Festival (CIFE) in Vienna in October 2025. Austrian and international start-ups will present their innovative ideas
to the jury, investors, experts and potential partners.
The CLP is a unique opportunity for founders with a focus on sustainability to take their startup to the next level with training and mentoring and to position themselves throughout Europe. YOU are interested in Climate Launchpad? Then follow us on social media so you don't miss any news and updates. We are looking forward to your application!
Is ClimateLaunchpad for you? Find out at our Kick-off Event!
Thinking about joining ClimateLaunchpad but not sure if it’s the right fit? Come to our Kick-off Event on March 13th at Impact Hub Vienna and get all your questions answered!
Meet past participants, hear their experiences, and connect with fellow changemakers. Through interactive discussions and networking, you’ll gain insights into the entrepreneurial journey and how ClimateLaunchpad and Social Impact Award can support your impact-driven idea.
📍March 13th, 5PM | Impact Hub Vienna
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Nađa Marjanović
Nađa is our Climate Launchpad Programme coordinator. If you have any questions about the competition or your application, feel free to reach out to us anytime.