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Catalyze Climate 2025

Funding route · no open call

Amount
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Who can apply
Start-ups, SMEs · Worldwide

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In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

Catalyze Climate 2025 is a climate-focused investment or accelerator initiative by Vectors Angels supporting startups developing solutions to global climate challenges aligned with UN SDGs. The programme targets early-stage companies across climate-tech, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 13 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Catalyze Climate 2025 is an investment program by Vectors Angels focused on identifying and funding early-stage startups addressing global climate change and UN Sustainable Development goals. The program seeks companies developing innovative solutions across five key focus areas: low carbon mobility solutions, sustainable energy and resource optimization, sustainable food and agriculture, sustainable production and heavy industry, and decarbonized built environment, as well as integrated decarbonization solutions such as carbon capture, circular economy, climate risk management, and carbon accounting. Vectors Angels is dedicated to empowering startups that can create positive climate impact globally, with a particular emphasis on companies that can help transition societies to net-zero emissions while optimizing resource utilization.

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Eligibility

The program targets early-stage startups addressing global climate change and UN Sustainable Development goals. Eligible companies should operate in one of the stated focus areas: low carbon mobility, sustainable energy and resource optimization, sustainable food and agriculture, sustainable production and heavy industry, decarbonized built environment, or integrated climate solutions. The program appears to operate globally without stated geographic restrictions.

How it's scored

Applications are evaluated based on the startup's potential to address climate and sustainability challenges within the identified focus areas. Companies demonstrating strong impact potential and alignment with Vectors' climate investment thesis are prioritized. The program encourages portfolio companies to sign the Vectors Impact Pledge, indicating that impact quantification and long-term impact goal alignment are important evaluation factors.

Key requirements

  • ✓Climate-focused startup or early-stage company tackling global climate challenges
  • ✓Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • ✓Operations in climate-tech, clean-energy, sustainable-agriculture, or circular-economy sectors

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Catalyze Climate 2025?
Eligibility covers start-ups and SMEs in any country. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

How this compares

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.

Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityWorldwide
Org typesStart-ups, SMEs
Last verified13 Sep 2026

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