ClimateLaunchpad Israel 2025
Turn your ClimateTech
idea into a startup!
ClimateLaunchpad Israel 2025
Turn your ClimateTech
idea into a startup!
ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest competition for green business ideas, active in over 40 countries. It’s part of Climate-KIC’s EU-wide initiative to turn climate innovation into viable startups. In Israel, the program has been running since 2017, backed by the Ministry of Energy, the Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries, and additional government and industry partners.
We’re looking for researchers, early-stage startups and entrepreneurs with breakthrough ideasto address energy, industry and climate challenges.
Who Should Apply ?
> Academic researchers looking to turn ideas into real-world solutions
> Early-stage ClimateTech startups looking to grow
> Entrepreneurs with innovative sustainability solutions
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Prizes & Opportunities
Participating in ClimateLaunchpad Israel doesn’t just open doors — it puts you on a global stage.
National Finals
> 1st place winner receives a fully funded trip to Vienna, Austria
> Access to the Climate Innovation
fair, including a startup booth and
networking events
> Top teams advance to the European Finals
European Finals
> Compete with leading ClimateTech startups from across Europe
> The top 2 startups from each region
qualify for the Global Grand Final in Vienna, Austria
Global Grand Final – Vienna, Austria
> Finalists pitch live in front of global
investors and decision-makers
> Cash prizes for the global Top 3
> International exposure and media spotlight
Beyond the competition
> Selected teams may continue with tailored support via ClimAccelerator Israel –
our national accelerator for ClimateTech innovation
What’s in it for you?
> 2-day online Bootcamp (July 16–17)
> 6 weeks of personal mentoring and expert support
> Access to a local and global ClimateTech network
> Grants applications assistance
> A chance to represent Israel on the world’s biggest
ClimateTech stage — in Vienna, Austria
Timeline
May–June 2025-
– Open call & application review
– Applications end by June 30th
– Final participant screening
July–August 2025
– Online bootcamp
– Milestones setting & mentoring
– Validation & progress tr
September 2025
– National Finals in Israel
– European Semi-Finals (online)
October 2025
– Global Finals
– Vienna, Austria
