ClimateLaunchpad (CLP) is the world’s biggest cleantech and green business ideas competition. It is a free program offering world‑class training, mentoring, pitching opportunities and local and international pathways for early‑stage climate entrepreneurs.
Anyone with a green business idea or an early‑stage startup tackling climate change can apply.
ClimateLaunchpad is designed to help turn promising ideas into viable, scalable climate solutions.
If you have an idea that could contribute to a net zero, climate‑resilient future now is the time to take the next step.
ClimateLaunchpad Australia 2026 offers:
Apply now and be part of the next generation of Australian climate innovators.
Operating across 40+ countries, ClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green business and climate technology competition. It supports early‑stage climate entrepreneurs with the training, networks, and exposure to funding needed to bring innovative climate solutions to market.
Climate KIC Australia has delivered ClimateLaunchpad nationally for eight years. The program acts as a catalyst for systemic change by:
ClimateLaunchpad helps ensure climate solutions are not only technically sound, but also commercially viable and scalable, turning bold ideas into impact.
Supporting the development of transformative climate innovations and solutions that address critical challenges.
Equipping climate entrepreneurs with the business acumen, market readiness and technical skills needed to succeed.
Facilitating access to investment networks and global markets to scale innovative solutions and drive commercialisation.
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.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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.
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Sina brings 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.
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 +).
ClimateLaunchpad is part of the entrepreneurship offerings of Climate KIC, Climate KIC Australia, EnergyLab and Boomerang Labs are delivering the program in Australia.
