Because your idea has the power to shape a greener future! ClimateLaunchpad is your gateway to a global movement of changemakers tackling climate change with bold, innovative solutions.

By joining, you’ll gain the opportunity to test and refine your idea with through our boot camp & coaching, and connect with a worldwide network of experts and investors, and attract the visibility needed to accelerate your impact. Whether you’re looking to launch, scale, or secure funding, ClimateLaunchpad gives you the tools, knowledge, and community to turn your climate innovation into reality.

Ready to join the green wave? Let’s make it happen!

The ClimateLaunchpad programme gets you all the knowledge and skills to build a successful start-up. In 2025, the competition consists of four stages:

Step 0: Mini-course

After your application, teams are automatically invited first for participation in a CLP Mini-course to help National Leads to make a better selection or to prepare you for the Boot Camp.

Step 1: Boot Camp
The top teams chosen by our National Leads take part in the ClimateLaunchpad National programme which kicks off with a multi-day digital Boot Camp. Our trainers will teach you all you need to know about jump-starting your business.

Step 2: Intensive coaching and National Finals
The Boot Camp is followed by a period of intensive coaching. You’ll perfect your pitch, value proposition and business model. After that, you’re ready to rock your National Final, where you’ll pitch to a National Jury.

The winner of each National Final will receive a trip to Vienna, Austria to join us at the Global Grand Final.

Step 3: Regional Finals (online)
The top teams of each country go to the Regional Finals where they pitch in front of the region’s best and brightest.

Step 4: Global Grand Final in Singapore (physical)
The top teams from each region process to the Global Grand Final to pitch it out in front of an expert panel.
In 2026, we are proud to announce that our Global Grand Final takes place in Singapore.

What kind of ideas is ClimateLaunchpad and Women in Cleantech looking for?

We are looking for early-stage ideas with the potential to make a real difference in the fight against climate change. Whether your idea helps reduce carbon emissions, supports communities in adapting to climate impacts, or enables others to take climate action, we want to hear from you!

We welcome innovations across all cleantech sectors—from renewable energy and circular economy solutions to food system transformation, sustainable mobility, nature-based approaches, and beyond. Even if your concept is still just a sketch on the back of a napkin, you’re encouraged to apply.

If you’re unsure whether your idea fits, reach out to us at info@climatelaunchpad.org —we’d love to help!

Yes—100%! ClimateLaunchpad, Women in Cleantech and Climate-KIC do not take any ownership or intellectual property (IP) rights over your idea.

Your idea remains entirely yours before, during, and after the competition.

Any information you submit is used solely for the purpose of evaluating your application and supporting your journey in the program. We are here to help you develop and strengthen your idea, but all rights remain with you.

If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out at morocco@climatelaunchpad.org.

• We love bringing more people into our global community! You can support ClimateLaunchpad by:

  🌍 Becoming a mentor or business coach – Help early-stage climate innovators take their first steps.
  💡 Sponsoring or funding the program – Help scale our impact and support the next generation of cleantech entrepreneurs.
  📢 Spreading the word – Share ClimateLaunchpad with your network and inspire more changemakers to join.

  If you’re interested, drop us an email at info@climatelaunchpad.org.