ClimaTech’s Great Global Innovation Challenge
Welcome to ClimaTech’s Great Global Innovation Challenge! This competition helps climate startups connect with customers, investors, and other resources. Engage with industry leaders and take your startup to the next level.
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Are you a climate-focused startup looking to connect with customers, investors, and potential partners? Join ClimaTech’s Great Global Innovation Challenge (supported by MIT Climate & Energy Prize) and showcase your innovative solutions to help combat climate change.
Why Apply?
Potential Customers
The primary objective of the GGIC is to create a platform where startups can showcase their solutions to potential customers, thereby facilitating direct engagement and potential partnerships.
Funding
This competition offers funding opportunities for climate innovators, connecting them with potential investors and resources to accelerate their impact.
Marketing Exposure
This competition represents a strategic marketing opportunity for climate startups, driving awareness, attracting talent, and generating potential media coverage.
What happens when I apply?
Online Form Application
By May 26, 2024 (11.59PM ET)
Startups interested in participating must apply through our online form. Upon submission, each application will be reviewed by an independent panel of judges. Open to both university teams and professional teams worldwide (early-stage and late-stage).
Assessment & Selection
By May 28, 2024
All applications will be evaluated based on innovation, potential impact, and scalability. Selected startups will be notified and provided with further details regarding travel arrangements to Boston for the pitch day or presenting online.
Present Live
June 3-5, 2024
Four selected startups will pitch their ideas on the grand stage in front of a live audience at ClimaTech in Boston, including investors, potential customers, and industry experts. Two teams will be early stage, and two teams will be late stage. At least one finalist will be from the Global South.
Prizes
Prizes for all 4 ClimaTech finalists:
- $25K of cash prizes + $5K for the Global South prize
- Space on the Innovation Expo Floor, June 4th, MGM at Fenway
- Passes to ClimaTech Tuesday VIP event at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (2 per group)
- Two Super Delegate Passes to Advertising Week New York 2024, Oct. 2024 (Value $2,798 USD)
- Two Super Delegate Passes to Advertising Week Europe, 2025, May 2025 (Value £1,998)
Prizes for 2 Late-Stage Companies:
- Speaker placement at Advertising Week New York 2024: Advertising Week New York is the premier gathering of the brightest minds in the advertising, marketing, tech and media industries. With over 100,000 attendees from seasoned veterans to rising stars, Advertising Week New York is the ultimate platform to exchange ideas, gain insights and establish lasting partnerships.
Prizes for 2 Early-Stage Companies:
- Advertising Week NY Accelerate Program: Invitation to attend the October 2024, Advertising Week NY Accelerate Program. The AW Accelerate Program provides early-stage companies with exposure to the Advertising Week community of advertisers, brands and technology companies. The half-day session includes highly curated panels led by leading marketers, technology leaders and investors along with the opportunity to network with an extended group of executives. To date, more than 100 companies from around the world have participated in the Accelerate Program.
Additional Prizes for Best Global South Company:
- $5K in cash prize
Get in touch
Send us a message if you are an investor, customer, or service/solutions provider. We will get back to you as soon as possible.