Dutch Climate-KIC Accelerator open
Dutch Climate-KIC Accelerator open © Tambako the Jaguar

Climate-KIC Accelerator open for new Dutch stage 1 start-ups

The Climate-KIC Accelerator is now open for new ideas and applicants in the Netherlands. Accepted entrepreneurs will begin stage 1 – Fundamentals.

The Climate-KIC Accelerator will support entrepreneurs to develop from climate innovation into a clean tech venture. Start-ups will be helped in getting ready for launching customers or investors within 18-24 months. Training, dedicated business coaching and substantial financial support up to a maximum €85,000 is part of the programme.

During the 12-week Fundamental course, entrepreneurs will learn to focus on customers, market segmentation, selecting a beach head market and end-user profiling. At the end of the course, they will have learned to develop a scalable business model.

Entrepreneurs also get access to the exclusive European Climate-KIC community, which includes investors, potential clients, experts, mentors, and other start-ups.

Start-ups can apply for the Fundamental course until 29 May 2014. Selection rounds with live pitches for the Review Board will be held on 30 June and 1-2 July. The Climate-KIC Accelerator Fundamental course is set to kick-off on 3-4 September 2014.