C3 Climate Accelerator

C3 is launching the C3 Climate Accelerator, a global programme designed to empower startups that tackle climate challenges and advance critical solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Support & Offerings

  • Impact & Growth

    Join the unique C3 learning journey, featuring over 30 hours of interactive workshops, expert panels, and in-depth sessions on climate and sustainability topics. Each element is carefully designed to accelerate your growth and amplify your impact

  • Investor Readiness

    Build your pitching skills and learn how to communicate your impact effectively to investors. Showcase your company at C3’s Demo Day and tap into a global network of over 200 investors eager to support innovative, sustainable ventures

  • Access to C3's network

    Connect with C3’s international network of over 4,000 experts and key climate leaders. Gain relevant insights, establish strategic relationships, and unlock resources that can propel your business to new heights

Is your startup tackling critical climate challenges within any of the sectors below?

The selected startups will gain hands-on training on key impact and business pillars, access to a global network of experts and investors, and lifelong support as part of the C3 community.

Areas of focus include Water Management, Circular Economy, Energy, Climate, Cleantech, and Agriculture.

Selected startups will join a cohort dedicated to addressing climate-related UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and driving innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Eligibility Criteria

This programme is intended for:

  • Climate-focused startups: Ventures with a core mission to address climate challenges and contribute to a sustainable future

  • Startups with proven progress: Seed or pre-Series A, and operational for at least one year

  • Global reach: Based anywhere globally, with a special emphasis on those operating in or expanding into emerging markets 

  • Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Addressing at least one of the SDGs, with a focus on climate-related goals and innovations (UN SDGs 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15)

FAQs

  • Seed or Pre-Series A stage companies that have been operational for at least one year.

    • The programme focuses on solutions contributing to positive climate impact within the following sectors:

      • Energy Supply

      • Transportation

      • Heavy Industry

      • Real Estate

      • Food Production

      • Forestry and Land Use

      • Sustainable Agriculture

      • Renewable Energy

      • Climate Adaptation

      • Energy Efficiency

      • Circular Economy

      • Smart Mobility

      • GreenTech Innovation

      • Carbon Capture and Removal

      • Environmental Monitoring and Reporting

      • Infrastructure

      • Climate Data and Analytics

  • The programme runs for 8 weeks from February to April 2025, and participants are expected to commit time to training, sessions, and key deliverables.

  • All sessions including Demo Day will be held online and do not require any presence in the UAE.