ClimateLaunchpad is coming to Geelong in 2023.
The world’s biggest cleantech and green business pre-accelerator program and pitch competition is coming to Geelong this year. Make sure you enter your start-up or green business idea for your chance to participate in this free, global opportunity. We don’t take any equity – we just help you get your business ready for customers.
Local, national and international pathway opportunities and prizes are up for grabs.
ClimateLaunchpad is coming to Geelong in 2023.
The world’s biggest cleantech and green business pre-accelerator program and pitch competition is coming to Geelong this year. Make sure you enter your start-up or green business idea for your chance to participate in this free, global opportunity. We don’t take any equity – we just help you get your business ready for customers.
Local, national and international pathway opportunities and prizes are up for grabs.
Learn all you can on how to successfully start your green business. ClimateLaunchpad kicks off with an intensive Boot Camp & follow-up coaching sessions.
Present your investor-ready pitch deck at Australian and Global Pitch Finals. Convince our jury, and you’ll convince any client or investor.
Yep, of course there are national and international prizes and pathways for the winners. The real prize? Networking opportunities and a chance to find your first customer or investor.
| Applications open | 8 March 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 April 2023 |
| Successful teams notified | 12 May 2023 |
| Self-directed Online course | 15-29 May 2023 (approx 1 hour) |
| Boot Camp Day 1 – Geelong (hybrid delivery) | 30 May 2023, 14.00 – 19.00 AEST |
| Boot Camp Day 2 – Geelong (hybrid delivery) | 31 May 2023, 14.00 – 19.00 AEST |
| Boot Camp Day 3 – Geelong (hybrid delivery) | 1 June 2023, 14.00 – 19.00 AEST |
| Webinar 1 | 14 June 2023, 17.00-18.30 AEST |
| Webinar 2 | 19 June 2023, 17.00-18.30 AEST |
| Webinar 3 | 26 June 2023, 17.00-18.30 AEST |
| Mentoring (teams are matched with a hand-picked mentor that complements their skill-set – 1 hr/wk for 4 wks) | 3 July – 29 July 2023 |
| Pitch Final | 11 August 2023 |
How do you know if ClimateLaunchpad is for you?
ClimateLaunchpad will be valuable to you if:
ClimateLaunchpad is laser-focused on helping you find your very first customers, get in their heads, and solve a problem that’s driving them up the wall.
Your idea can be an innovation in renewable energy, a sustainable transition in the food chain, a mind shift in urban mobility or any other way to tackle climate change as long as it’s in the cleantech domain. That means it’s “a scientific innovation that uses existing or new technology to do more with fewer resources and has a commercial driver.” Even if your idea is still on the back of a napkin, you’re most welcome to join.
How do you know if ClimateLaunchpad is for you?
ClimateLaunchpad will be valuable to you if:
ClimateLaunchpad is laser-focused on helping you find your very first customers, get in their heads, and solve a problem that’s driving them up the wall.
Emmi (VIC)
2019 Global Grand Finalist
Why wouldn’t you apply if you have a climate idea… What do you have to lose? You will only make something of your idea by connecting with people and iterating on it – CLP is a perfect “launchpad” to do this.
Michael Lebbon – CEO, Emmi
Replated (NSW)
2018 National Finalist
ClimateLaunchpad really validated what we were doing at a very early stage. It gave me a lot of valuable tools and methodologies to follow to help build and shape a customer focused business.
The whole team were amazing and supportive and I enjoyed the process of the sessions but also since then having some cheerleaders for what we do out in the world!
Naomi Tarszisz – Founder, Replated
This is your opportunity to get free, personalised support to help turn your green business idea into a startup with global potential. Even if your idea is still on the back of a napkin, we want to hear from you. It only takes one hour to apply – what do you have to lose?
As Principal of Innovation Programs, Sina comes with a strong background in NGO management, international project development, communications and an education from Harvard University. Sina is best equipped to point the next climate change innovators in the right direction.
Jes is responsible for Climate-KIC Australia’s communications and outreach. With a background working in international organisations, Jessica finds the stories within complicated processes or technical concepts, to connect with audiences and celebrate the successes of climate change changers.
Startup trainer with background in a broad range of industries and environments. Current focus: startup acceleration in carbon removal and raw materials (metals & minerals) industries through entrepreneurship education, coaching and financing. Focus on execution. Experience in directing projects and programs (US 100 million +).
Are you interested in supporting the next generation of Australian cleantech startups, or bringing ClimateLaunchpad to your community in 2024?
We have a range of flexible sponsorship options, from supporting a full cohort to offering pathway prizes. Reach out to our Program Director, Sina Lengelsen for more information.
…it has been great to support such high calibre cleantech innovations and help get them out of the lab and into the world. The program is crucial in identifying a commercialisation mindset.
Stedman Ellis
CEO, Future Battery Industries CRC
Are you interested in supporting the next generation of Australian cleantech startups, or bringing ClimateLaunchpad to your community in 2024?
We have a range of flexible sponsorship options, from supporting a full cohort to offering pathway prizes. Reach out to our Program Director, Sina Lengelsen for more information.
Many thanks to the City of Greater Geelong for sponsoring the ClimateLaunchpad Australian program in 2023. ClimateLaunchpad is part of the entrepreneurship offerings of EIT Climate-KIC. Climate-KIC Australia delivers the ClimateLaunchpad program in Australia.
