Climate Tech Investment Network
Startup incubator firm focused on climate tech companies
Climate Tech Investment Network at a glance
| Established | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Address | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Programmes | 15 standing programmes |
| Official website | climatecollective.net |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Climate Tech Investment Network, separate from the funding calls above.
Youth Education Courses
ProgrammeCurated modules empower aspiring stakeholders (students, researchers, innovators, investors) to learn and build sustainable climate tech solutions.
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Our curated modules which are domain specific and industry relevant, empower aspiring stakeholders (students, researchers, innovators, investors etc.) to learn and build sustainable climate tech solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Startup Earth Center Courses
ProgrammeCourses designed by climate tech startup practitioners to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and investors.
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We understand the need and urgency of specific skills in climate entrepreneurship. Our courses are designed by climate tech startup practitioners who have been a part of global climate tech programs. These courses aim to empower both aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to face critical challenges of the start up ecosystem.
Climate Challenges Grants
Grant schemeProvides working capital grants to startups in early commercialization or pilot sales to develop early traction.
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Supporting startups in climate innovation remains our key focus. We aim to provide working capital grants to startups in early commercialization or pilot sales as they develop early traction with clients.
Climate Pitch Venture Funding
ProgrammeA service designed to support the fundraising journey of climate tech startups from Seed to pre-Series A stage.
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We have designed our capital stack after understanding the fundraising journey of a climate tech startup from the Seed to the pre-Series A stage. For the Seed stage, we have an angel-syndication platform (Seeders). For the pre-Series A stage, we have the institutional investors network (CTIN) as well as our upcoming VC fund (Seeds).
Climate Seeders Club
PlatformAn angel-syndication platform for Seed stage climate tech startups.
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For the Seed stage, we have an angel-syndication platform (Seeders).
Climate Seeds
ProgrammeAn upcoming VC fund for pre-Series A climate tech startups.
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For the pre-Series A stage, we have the institutional investors network (CTIN) as well as our upcoming VC fund (Seeds).
Climate Tech Investment Network Services
ProgrammeServices developed to increase the flow of funding to climate tech startups by supporting investor capacity building for due-diligence and technical evaluation.
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As climate tech solutions become more technologically complex, there is a need to support capacity-building within the investment community in order for investors to be able to acquire the necessary due-diligence and technical evaluation expertise. That s where our services come into play, we have developed two key services to increase the flow of funding to climate tech startups. Where we offer a range of services providing access to industry experts and tools to support investors in maximizing their journey in climate tech.
Climate Startup Week
ProgrammeA series of formal and informal events including networking meet-ups, masterclasses, workshops, and open-hours.
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We host and organize several formal and informal events that are instrumental in stakeholders strengthening relationships with one another. Some of our events include: in person networking meet-ups, masterclasses, workshops, open-hours, and much more!
Climate Tech Investment Summit
ProgrammeAn event for climate tech investment stakeholders.
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We host and organize several formal and informal events that are instrumental in stakeholders strengthening relationships with one another. Some of our events include: in person networking meet-ups, masterclasses, workshops, open-hours, and much more!
Mosambi Jobs
PlatformA job platform bridging the gap between climate-related employers and job-seekers in the region.
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The escalating impact of climate change has led to a surge in climate-related job opportunities globally. However, there remains a disconnect between employers and job-seekers in the region – this is the gap that our jobs platform aims to bridge.
ClimateLaunchpad
AcceleratorIndia's first cleantech accelerator, launched in Maharashtra, India in 2017.
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Realising the need for focused and strategic support , we launch our first cleantech accelerator, ClimateLaunchpad , in Maharashtra, India. The program grows to 4 more states and Sri Lanka in 2018.
Runway
AcceleratorA follow-on accelerator built by Climate Collective by 2019 to support cleantech startups.
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Climate Collective builds follow-on accelerators (Runway, Electron Vibe, Takeoff) and pre-accelerators (Climate Ready) and by 2019, boards over 470+ cleantech startups of India and South Asia.
Electron Vibe
AcceleratorA follow-on accelerator built by Climate Collective by 2019 to support cleantech startups.
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Climate Collective builds follow-on accelerators (Runway, Electron Vibe, Takeoff) and pre-accelerators (Climate Ready) and by 2019, boards over 470+ cleantech startups of India and South Asia.
Takeoff
AcceleratorA follow-on accelerator built by Climate Collective by 2019 to support cleantech startups.
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Climate Collective builds follow-on accelerators (Runway, Electron Vibe, Takeoff) and pre-accelerators (Climate Ready) and by 2019, boards over 470+ cleantech startups of India and South Asia.
Climate Ready
FellowshipA pre-accelerator built by Climate Collective by 2019.
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Climate Collective builds follow-on accelerators (Runway, Electron Vibe, Takeoff) and pre-accelerators (Climate Ready) and by 2019, boards over 470+ cleantech startups of India and South Asia.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Climate Tech Investment Network, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre AccelerationIncludes specific women-focused programs addressing access to capital and structural discrimination for women and student entrepreneurs. | Pre-incubation | — | skill-gap bridging, confidence building, knowledge building |
| Market AccelerationFocus on market validation and refining value proposition for customers and investors. | Acceleration | — | validation, market fit tools/resources, customer access, investor access, value proposition refinement, sales pitch refinement |
| GrowthSupports scaling operations and establishing pilot programs with corporates (e.g., Climate Runway). | Acceleration | — | capacity building, deployment opportunities, establishing pilot programs with corporates |
| Climate Takeoff (Utilities Corporates)Aimed at mature startups for co-creation and deployment with utilities. | Acceleration | — | business-case development, identifying/showcasing technological innovations, co-creation with utilities |
| EVibe (Corporates Industries)Helps startups undertake pilots with industries for decarbonization. | Acceleration | — | engaging with market actors (IPPs, manufacturing industries), pilots for decarbonisation goals |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Climate Tech Investment Network
Startup incubator firm focused on climate tech companies
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Frequently asked questions about Climate Tech Investment Network
What does Climate Tech Investment Network do?
Startup incubator firm focused on climate tech companies
Where is Climate Tech Investment Network located?
Climate Tech Investment Network is based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What programs does Climate Tech Investment Network run?
Climate Tech Investment Network runs Youth Education Courses, Startup Earth Center Courses, Climate Challenges Grants and Climate Pitch Venture Funding, among others.
What sectors does Climate Tech Investment Network support?
Climate Tech Investment Network works with startups in CleanTech.
When was Climate Tech Investment Network founded?
Climate Tech Investment Network was founded in 2018. It operates as an incubator.
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