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ClimaTech Connect 2025

ClimaTech Connect led by EIT Digital and Climate KIC is offering early-stage startups a chance to win grants of €25,000 or €15,000, plus a fully paid trip to Valencia (for up to 3 team members) to pitch at the Demo Day this October.

This free online training and mentorship programme is your gateway to Europe’s climate-digital ecosystem. Scale your venture, connect with mentors and investors, and build a business with impact at its core. For more details check the call guidance and FAQ available on the website.

Still have some questions? Join our online info session on 29 May 2025, 12:30 PM (CET). Register via this link.

What’s in It for You

If selected, you’ll get:

  • 8 weeks of training in climate entrepreneurship
  • 1:1 mentoring with leading European experts
  • Demo Day in Valencia (8 October 2025) with investors & ecosystem leaders
  • 4 startup grants available: 2 of €25 000 and 2 of €15 000
  • Travel & accommodation fully covered for Demo Day (up to 3 per team)

Who Can Apply?

  • Early-stage startups (TRL 2–4) in climate or digital tech
  • Registered in the EU or Horizon Europe countries
  • At least 1 EIT-labelled programme graduate on your core team
  • Legally incorporated for at least 1 year
  • Women-led teams and those located in EIT RIS countries strongly encouraged

Discover more here