Call for Stage 2

Clean Cities ClimAccelerator and its partners defined four specific challenges within the context of Healthy, Clean Cities. Startups will have the opportunity to work with employees of the Challenge Owner to develop a proof of concept and benefit from a strong commitment to implement the project. We are looking for promising ideas and solutions that can make a significant contribution for a climate neutral city of Vienna by 2040.

What we offer​

• Up to 20,000 EUR in grants for stage 2
• Stakeholder engagement in the development of prototypes/pilots/proof of concept
• Global network of experts, investors, corporations, and public institutions
• Mentoring and coaching from experts from the EIT Climate-KIC community to boost your start-up’s visibility, marketing and communications

Who should apply?

• Ready to demonstrate: you should already have a PoC/Alpha/Beta/prototype
• Solution is scalable
• High potential to make an impact on climate issues or significant climate adaptation
• Your company must be incorporated (or in the legal process of incorporation) before entering the program
• A dedicated team of at least 2 people
• Company is based in the European Union

Program timeline

• Call Start Date: from 16/07/2021
• Call End Date: until 31/08/2021, 23:59h CET
• The jury is expected to convene between Setpember 15 -16 Q&A
• From September 18th, 2021 it is expected to communicate which of the applications have been accepted and will therefore participate in the programme.