Beyond the pitch: ClimateLaunchpad’s role in shaping sustainable startups

A year after participating in ClimateLaunchpad, alumni from the 2023 cohort report that the programme brought about some of the biggest mind shifts they’d ever experienced. Here’s a look at how ClimateLaunchpad’s unique approach has reshaped these startups. Get the right product For many, the ClimateLaunchpad journey began with ambitious, but loosely defined, ideas. As… Read more »

Celebrating the recent funding achievements of ClimateLaunchpad Participants

One of the biggest challenges that start-ups face is navigating the financial side of their businesses. Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle, yet it’s not impossible. Just look at our participants! It’s truly exciting to witness how our ClimateLaunchpad start-ups are thriving and securing significant funding. This not only underscores the value… Read more »

Start-ups that inspire sustainable living

Green Entrepreneur Trend #2 2024 Not every green start-up has a technical fix for climate change. While many focus on transforming industries like fashion, this year we’ve seen an inspiring influx of applications centred around raising awareness, education, and empowering individuals to take action themselves. The thing is, how can people adopt sustainable habits if… Read more »

How ClimateLaunchpad prepares entrepreneurs for success

Five essential lessons from former participants: ClimateLaunchpad is a competition, of course. But it’s so much more than that. We offer start-ups and entrepreneurs a unique opportunity not just to compete for the top prize, but to learn how to turn their sustainable ideas into successful businesses. Even if you don’t win, you’ll gain invaluable… Read more »

What makes cleantech start-ups roll? Learnings from the winners of 2023

Every winner of this green competition entered the contest with just one great cleantech idea and lots (lots!) of drive. The trick is to transform these ingredients into a thriving start-up. To help you do the same, the winners of the Regional Finals 2023 share with you their biggest learnings. Charish your passion “Having passion… Read more »

Tales and Tips from the Winner’s Circle #1 MABE Bio

As this year’s cohort prepares to pitch at the Regional Finals, we catch up with last year’s winners. Read on to see how they’ve progressed, what they’ve learned, and their golden tip for aspiring entrepreneurs. Marina Belintani – MABE Bio, Brazil MABE Bio combines nature and technology to create materials. They reinvent the leather production… Read more »

Tales and Tips from the Winner’s Circle #2 WAGA

As this year’s cohort prepares to pitch at the Regional Finals, we catch up with last year’s winners. Read on to see how they’ve progressed, what they’ve learned, and their golden tip for aspiring entrepreneurs. Gibson Kawago, WAGA – Tanzania WAGA repurposes used lithium-ion batteries to create battery packs for rural households and businesses. The… Read more »

Tales and Tips from the Winner’s Circle #3 Divea (formerly 2D Membranes)

As this year’s cohort prepares to pitch at the Regional Finals, we catch up with last year’s winners. Read on to see how they’ve progressed, what they’ve learned, and their golden tip for aspiring entrepreneurs. Mojtaba Rezaei, Divea (formerly 2D Membranes), Switzerland With their carbon capture technology, Divea targets the biggest industrial CO2 emitters, such… Read more »

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