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Climate Tech Expansion

Join Our Program to Learn
Funding & Market Access Strategies

Lead the Global Climate Tech Revolution

Discover the tools to transform innovation into lasting environmental impact.

This Kickstart Climate Tech: Funding & Market Access Strategies program, serves as a crucial exploration of global market opportunities for climate tech companies, set against the backdrop of an evolving political and economic landscape.

We will dive into key regions—Europe, the U.S., and Asia—shedding light on the unique regulatory frameworks, funding avenues, and consumer behaviors that are shaping the industry. Participants will gain actionable insights into strategic positioning and collaboration, empowering them to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in the fight against climate change.

By joining this program, you will also benefit from individual mentoring and have the chance to connect with key players in the industry!

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Program Details

Cost: 100% free for German Startups
Date: March 31 – April 3, 2025
Application Deadline: March 27, 2025
Virtual sessions: approx. 3 hour per day
Individual mentorship: 4 hours

What you will gain:

  • Four Hours of Free, Personalized Mentorship

    Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who are here to guide you through challenges, share actionable insights, and help you make impactful decisions for your business.

  • Insights on Global Market Opportunities and Frameworks

    Understand the potential for climate technology companies in different regions, including Europe, the U.S., and Asia, as well as the regulatory frameworks shaping the climate tech industry across key regions.

  • Skills, Tools and Networks for Scaling and Financing

    From growth strategies to effective funding, this program has you covered. Learn the skills necessary to identify strategies for positioning in the market and opportunities for collaboration to address climate change challenges. Gain insights into various funding options available for climate tech companies.  

Highlight Sessions

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Scaling Essentials for Clean Tech Startups
by Marc Filerman

Learn essential strategies for scaling clean tech startups, with a focus on defining a clear problem and a compelling value proposition that resonates with customers and investors. Understand the importance of targeting an accessible market segment to build early traction, and gain insights into crafting a strong investment case that showcases scalability and growth potential.

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Opportunities for Clean Tech Companies in South East Asia
by Greg Blackwood

Explore what makes Southeast Asia an attractive hub for clean tech startups, and how to leverage sustainability agenda and Green Plan 2030. Discover new market opportunities, explore strategies how to successfully enter South East Asia's booming market and benefit from cultural awareness. Engage in hands-on workshop on defining success and setting first steps to be market ready.

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Opportunity Landscape for Scaling in Europe for Climate Tech Startups
by Dr. Axel Dickenbrok

Gain essential insights and explore new business opportunities aligned with the European Green Deal, Access a comprehensive overview of pivotal EU regulations shaping the climate tech landscape, including the Climate Protection Act, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Circular Economy Action Plan, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products, Corporate Sustainability Directives, and more, to identify growth areas for your startup. Engage in a hands-on workshop to understand how these regulations can be leveraged to enhance your market presence and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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Green Communication Workshop: The branding and marketing of climate technologies
by Craig DeLarge

Explore how climate tech startups can build a powerful global brand by crafting a compelling narrative that highlights their environmental impact. Delve into effective strategies for adapting marketing messaging to resonate across diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes, and learn how to leverage sustainability in your storytelling to attract international customers and investors.

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Connect, Grow, and Lead with Us

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Marc Filerman

Managing Partner
Start2 Group

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Craig DeLarge

Change Leadership Trainer
Wiseworking, LLC.

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Greg Blackwood

Senior Advisor
Series X Capital

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Dr. Axel Dickenbrok

Investment Director DACH
EIT InnoEnergy

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About German Accelerator

German Accelerator helps German startups expand internationally to the U.S., Asia, South America, and the UK. Through tailored programs, intensive workshops, and access to a global network of mentors and VCs, participants experience rapid growth.

Since 2012, more than 1,000 startups, including Celonis, Airup, and Kinexon, have completed our programs, collectively raising over $15.6 billion in funding.

This program is made possible in cooperation with the BMWK (Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate) and is available free of charge for startup development.

Here's what our alumni say about us

The German Accelerator program was a great and fast overview of the most important topics startups need to prep internationalization. I would advise other startups to take some time out to get more of a perspective and input/feedback from other startups!

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Iris Braun
Co-Founder at Picalike

It was a useful preparation for expanding into another market. We appreciate that the mentoring sessions are really tailored to our our needs and wishes.

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Jana Schellong & Mihri Minaz
Co-Founders at beams

The mentoring concept of German Accelerator was super helpful because you have a dedicated amount of mentoring hours - both with your lead mentor and specialist mentors, who offer a more targeted support.

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Hanna Marie Asmussen
Founder at Localyze

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