A new initiative promises to accelerate the development of cutting-edge climate technologies across Europe. The ‘SuperCluster ClimAccelerator’, launched by Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC, will provide intensive support to early-stage startups focused on industrial decarbonisation.
The programme, which begins this spring, will target companies in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It aims to bridge the gap between promising technologies and successful commercialisation, a critical hurdle for many green startups.
Anchored around the major capitals of London, Paris and Amsterdam, the accelerator offers a comprehensive package of support. Cambridge Consultants, the deep tech arm of Capgemini, will provide in-depth business planning and technology roadmapping guidance. This expertise is designed to translate scientific breakthroughs into viable products and businesses.
Participants will also benefit from access to investor networks, climate impact assessments, and a financial sustainability tool called Climate-SAFE, developed by the European Institute of Technology (EIT) Climate-KIC. Climate-SAFE aims to reduce risk for both startups and potential investors, encouraging crucial funding. The programme culminates in an online demo day and the inaugural SuperCluster Cleantech Venture Day in London, providing startups with a platform to present their innovations.
“By combining our deep technical expertise, with a focus on commercialisation, we aim to empower cutting-edge start-ups to achieve transformative impact in the fight against climate change,”
Kieran Reynolds, head of energy and industrial at Cambridge Consultants
The SuperCluster ClimAccelerator is part of a broader mission to speed up climate tech development and scale impactful solutions. Sam Goodall, CEO at Cambridge Cleantech and co-founder of the Climate Tech SuperCluster, stated the accelerator is “much needed to address the challenge of decarbonising industry”.
Alexandros Nikopoulos, entrepreneurship programmes manager at EIT Climate-KIC, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the creation of a “transformative pathway for pioneering technologies to scale”.
The accelerator is now accepting applications from 8-10 high-potential startups within the specified region. Interested parties can find more information and apply through the Cambridge Cleantech website, or by contacting Camila Vila-Echague at camila.vila@cambridgecleantech.org.uk.
