Top Sustainability Incubators and Accelerators in Europe

1. EIT Climate-KIC

EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency, running the ClimAccelerator to support cleantech startups. Organized by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, it offers programs like the Climate-KIC Accelerator and Amazon Sustainability Accelerator. It provides coaching, funding, and investor networks to scale climate solutions. The program emphasizes net-zero carbon goals.

2. 100+ Accelerator

The 100+ Accelerator, backed by AB InBev, Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever, and Coca-Cola, supports startups addressing sustainability challenges. It runs programs focused on circular economy, water stewardship, and climate tech. The accelerator provides funding, mentorship, and corporate partnerships. It aims to scale solutions for global supply chains.

3. Rockstart

Rockstart is a Netherlands-based accelerator and incubator supporting startups in energy, agrifood, and emerging tech. It runs programs like the Energy Accelerator and AgriFood Accelerator. Founded by a team of entrepreneurs, it offers funding, mentorship, and investor access. The program emphasizes sustainable and scalable solutions.

4. ProVeg Incubator

The ProVeg Incubator, run by ProVeg International, supports plant-based and alternative protein startups. It offers a tailored program to accelerate growth in the food-tech sector, focusing on vegan and sustainable food solutions. The program provides funding, mentorship, and industry connections. It runs a remote program with a focus on global food system transformation.

5. Katapult

Katapult, founded by a team of impact investors, is an accelerator and venture fund supporting tech startups addressing climate and societal challenges. It runs programs like the Katapult Accelerator, focusing on climate tech and ocean tech. The program provides funding, mentorship, and access to a global impact investor network. It emphasizes measurable environmental and social impact.

6. Greentown Labs

Greentown Labs, the world’s largest climatetech incubator, supports startups in renewable energy, climate tech, and sustainability. Based in the US with European expansion, it offers workspace, funding, and partnerships. The program fosters a community of climate pioneers. No distinct sub-programs are specified.

7. Climate Ventures

Climate Ventures is a UK-based accelerator by Sustainable Ventures, focusing on climate tech startups addressing decarbonization and sustainability. It offers mentorship, investor connections, and workspace. The program targets early-stage startups with high-impact potential. No distinct sub-programs are specified.

8. EIT InnoEnergy

EIT InnoEnergy, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, accelerates sustainable energy startups. It offers programs like the Business Booster and Highway Accelerator for energy innovations. The program provides funding, mentorship, and market access across Europe. It focuses on scaling impactful energy solutions.

9. Acre Incubator

Acre, based in the Netherlands, incubates agritech and greentech startups, focusing on sustainable agriculture and food systems. It provides funding, mentorship, and industry connections. The program supports early-stage ventures with innovative solutions. No distinct sub-programs are specified.

10. EIT Urban Mobility Accelerator

EIT Urban Mobility, backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, supports startups in sustainable urban mobility. The six-month program provides funding, coaching, and city pilots. It targets startups scaling innovative mobility solutions across Europe. No distinct sub-programs are specified.