ClimateLaunchpad Germany 2026
Build the Future of Climate-Positive Innovation
Is your green idea ready to become a scalable reality? Join the 2026 cohort of ClimateLaunchpad, the world’s largest green business ideas competition, powered by Climate-KIC.
As the official National Partner for Germany, Zukunft.Gründen will ensure that your venture is built for long-term impact – both during and after the program. Our unique venture studio offering places People, Planet, and Society at the center of entrepreneurship. Our conscious model works because it is sustained by our incredible network of expert partners, respected academics, and dynamic coaches who sit behind our mission of building future-proof innovations and ventures.
You can find all the details and submit your application directly on the official ClimateLaunchpad Germany page.
Extended Support & Ecosystem: Our unique offering
What makes this Climate Launchpad unique is the joint venture-building approach alongside Climate-KICs content: As a venture studio, we don't just help you perfect your pitch for the program’s competitions; we work closely with you to support your next growth stage, connecting you with the right partners, networks, and opportunities to scale far beyond the final.
- Industry & Pilot Connections: We collaborate closely with SMEs from the Stuttgart region and are a partner of EIT Manufacturing, enabling us to help startups connect with potential pilot customers and industry partners across Germany and beyond.
Early-Stage Guidance: As a Gründernetzwerk, we support teams still in the idea phase. Eligible teams can receive guidance in applying for programs such as the EXIST-Gründungsstipendium or access investment opportunities through our curated network.
Build the Future of Climate-Positive Agriculture
Business Model, Traction, and Investment Readiness.
Whether you’re refining your technology, entering new markets, or structuring your company for scale – you choose the focus! We provide the experts, investors, and partners to make it happen.
A founder-first accelerator
No two startups are the same. That’s why our program is not a fixed curriculum but a flexible framework. You define your priorities – and we connect you with the right experts, investors, and partners. Designed for Agritech and Climatetech innovators who want to build climate-positive solutions and scale impact globally.
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Selected for the 2025/26 cohort
ready to shape the future
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From precision farming to smart supply chains, and more
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Investment opportunities, mentoring, workshops & network
Our Focus Areas
Regenerative Farming
Climate-Smart Crop Breeding
Precision Agriculture
Water Management
Soil Health Enhancement
Circular Economy Models
Sustainable Supply Chains
Renewable Energy Integration
Startups
we are looking for
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Our Timeline
Application Phase
Virtual Interviews
Final Selection and Announcement
(during Founders Week, Nürtingen)
Programme Start
(Dates will be announced soon)
Demo Day & Wrap-up
We are looking for partners
From SMEs to corporates, research institutions to investors - we are inviting you to help shape the future of agriculture.
Together, we can:
🌍 Drive climate-positive innovation that lasts
🤝 Connect startups with the right markets, knowledge, and capital
🚜 Strengthen agriculture as a backbone of the German economy
Be part of the Agritech ClimAccelerator Germany and let’s turn bold ideas into real impact.
Eligibility
Benefits you will receive:
Our Timeline
Application Phase
Selection & Interviews
Program Start (Kick-off)
Nationals (Nürtingen)
Regionals (online)
Global Grand Final (Singapore)
Meet our Partners
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