Climate-KIC Switzerland

Climate-KIC Switzerland

Passionate about making a difference to the environment? Send in your application to join the largest network of green tech business accelerators in Europe. You can receive up to $80,000 USD in funding from this 18-month accelerator based in Zurich, Switzerland with the option to participate in Vienna, Austria.

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Award Amount

  • €75,000 (approx. $80,000 USD)
    • Fundamentals stage – €10,000 (approx. $10,500 USD)
    • Validation stage – €25,000 (approx. $26,400 USD)
    • Delivery stage – €50,000 ($52,700 USD)

Location

  • Zurich, Switzerland

Length

  • 18 months total
    • 6 month Fundamentals stage
    • 6 month Validation stage
    • 6 month Delivery stage

Additional Benefits

  • You have the option to apply, attend the 2-day camp, and participate in Vienna, Austria
  • Two-day intensive masterclasses led by experts in fields such as
    • Business model generation, team building, negotiation, sales and marketing
  • Access to our extensive international network of big corporations and other assets
  • Opportunities to compete for additional funding and other valuable awards
  • Our research partners (TNO) can validate your tech idea with €25,000 in vouchers
  • Compete to win €20,000 cash at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival
  • Dedicated coaches for each phase of your startup’s journey
  • Working alongside other entrepreneurs in our international startup network

Who Can Apply

  • Early-stage cleantech startups
  • Entrepreneurs who are motivated to achieve global success
  • Teams with at least 2 members
  • If your revenue is more than €2,000,000 you’re not eligible for grants, but can still apply

Selection Criteria

  • Climate impact of your product or business
  • Urban tech, land use, production systems, decision metrics and finance fields preferred
  • Potential to inspire and empower the next generation of climate leaders
  • Scalable idea with international business potential
  • Hard-working, dedicated personalities and entrepreneurial talent of team members
  • Well thought-out business plan

Application Process

  • Written application
  • 2-day startup camp to help prepare your presentation
  • In-person pitch to the review committee

Conditions

  • Must be based in Zurich or Vienna for the duration of the program
  • Full team must be available for all training and other program sessions
  • Team members must have work permits and visas for the city to which they apply

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