Call for Applications: Blue Economy ClimAccelerator Programme (Up to EUR 500,000 funding)

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Are you a startup passionate about saving the oceans? Are you looking for ways to accelerate your growth and amplify your impact? If yes, Blue Economy ClimAccelerator Programme is the perfect fit for you.

Blue Economy ClimAccelerator Programme Focus Areas

They welcome startups developing blue solutions in the following areas:

Blue Biotechnology
Coastal Tourism
Marine Living Resources
Marine Renewable Energy
Maritime Transport
Port Activities

Blue Economy ClimAccelerator Programme Benefits

Access Equity Investors for up to €1.5M: Make your business proposition and pitch deck shine, showcase your breakthrough solution to our global investors’ network.
Access Public Funding for up to €1M: Unlock the potential to apply for European and Maltese funding, fuelling further development of your innovative venture.
Access up to EUR 500,000 funding: Qualifying startups can benefit from the Malta Venture Capital program to match their private equity investment.
Partnerships: Access our extensive private and public sector partners’ network, both in Malta and internationally, for joint R&D, MVP pilots and consortia development for EU funding purposes.
Pitching Competition: Cash prize for the winner + tailored support to access up to EUR1Mn public funding.
Malta Residentials: 3 fully funded weeks in Malta packed with exclusive workshops and guest speakers, 1-to-1 coaching, networking events, and access to state-of-the-art Deep Tech Lab in one of the prime global maritime ecosystems.
Business Development: Comprehensive support in reaching international markets, develop new sales channels and boost sales growth.
Climate Impact Forecast: Specialist workshops and tools to measure the climate and environmental impact of your solution, in line with UN SDG goals and EU Green Deal objectives.
Tailored Mentoring: Personalized one-to-one mentoring designed around your specific needs and requirements, helping you navigate the challenges of scaling your venture and readying you for success.
Post-program Support: Investors negotiations, public funding applications and MVP pilots may run past program completion. They continue supporting and advising you after program ends, they will not just say ‘good bye’.
Climate-SAFE agreement: Startups that have graduated from the program can benefit from the Climate-SAFE/Climate Validation investment agreement and a €50K equity investment as a service package provided by the EIT Climate KIC.

Who they are looking for?

Looking for companies:

in Aquaculture, Sustainable Tourism, Cruises, Renewable Energy, Maritime, Port Operations, Marine Propulsion Systems, Marine Power Systems, Maritime Transport, Maritime Shipping, Maritime Logistics, Ocean Ecology, Maritime Energy, BlueTech, Blue Economy, Fishery, Blue Biotechnology
located in Africa, Asia, Australia/NZ, Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
incorporated
prototype, users or paying users stage
Angel, Pre-seed, Seed or Series A
have raised funding or not
currently raising or not raising funds
have revenue or not