Until July 31, young companies with a business idea in the cleantech sector can once again apply for the Climate KIC Accelerator, Germany's largest early-stage funding program for cleantech startups. It's worth it: Up to 18 months of support with a total value of up to €125,000 await the winners.
The new program launches in October 2016. Participants will be selected in a two-stage process. The focus will be on business model, technology validation, customer acquisition, investor engagement, and market entry. Teams from universities with concrete startup projects are sought, but founders and young entrepreneurs from other backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
Climate KIC Accelerator supports 25 teams per year
"The Climate KIC Accelerator supports around 25 founding teams in Germany each year and helps the most promising cleantech startups bring their ideas to market. In addition to seed funding, participants benefit from our unique network of Europe's best climate innovators, the exchange of experiences among startups, and targeted training on topics such as business development, customer acquisition, and investor search."
emphasized Benat Egana, Manager of the Climate-KIC Accelerator. The Climate-KIC Accelerator has locations in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. In southern Germany, the UnternehmerTUM the program.
