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In this fourth edition, this acceleration programme highlights once again its international nature, attracting start-ups from seven European countries. Nearly 50 applications were evaluated by a jury of investors and public institutions, which finally selected 12 start-ups. During the next seven months, start-ups will have the opportunity to expand their network of contacts and their […]

The climate-focused accelerator programme is looking for innovative solutions forEuropean cities. More than 70 start-ups from 15 countries have participated in previous editions,attracting more than €30M in funding annually. Applications can be submitted until May 10th at www.cleancities-accelerator.com Madrid, April 8th, 2024 – Clean Cities Spain ClimAccelerator, the accelerator led by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Clean Cities Spain ClimAccelerator, the accelerator led by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid together with the support of EIT Climate-KIC, aims to achieve climate neutrality in urban centers. During the final event of the programme´s third edition, which has been as a link between accelerated start-ups, public institutions, corporates and investors, more than 70 connections of

As mentioned in the Sustainable Development Goal 11, cities are a critical ecosystem for decarbonisation efforts. Solutions to naturalise spaces, alternatives for the modernisation and energy efficiency of buildings, projects to change mobility and travel, development plans for energy communities and data management tools, are some of the 36 proposals submitted by start-upschange our cities

5 start-ups have reached the last stage of the European acceleration program, Clean Cities ClimAccelerator. This accelerator is led by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and Impact Hub  Vienna together with the support of EIT Climate-KIC. After going through stage 1 and 2, this new stage focuses on “Impact”, with a tailor-made itinerary focused on

Madrid, Spain: It is the most important challenge of our days and a race against time: To fight global warming we  have to aim for carbon-neutrality by 2030. Cities are facing an enormous challenge in becoming resilient, healthy  places to live, while reaching net-zero-emissions in a very short period of time.  Start-ups in the sustainability

From Renewable energy to environmental protection, from circular economy to reduced inequalities, with their innovative ideas and approaches, green start-ups are successfully tackling the challenges of climate change. Entering Stage 2 of the Clean Cities ClimAccelerator, 15 inspiring ventures are taking the next step and moving with their well-formulated business models to real customers. Collaboration

The pandemic still has a grip on all of us and caused changes in many aspects of our lives. It made us rethink our routines, slowed down or even paused activities, maybe forced us to make shifts and in the best case find silver linings. But let’s also take the current situation as a wake-up