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Climate Challenge Grant

In context

This call is open to startups, at seed stage and Series A. Funding is a prize or award. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

A global challenge funding Seed to Series A startups developing solutions at the intersection of agriculture and energy. The programme targets early-stage companies innovating in agrifoodtech and clean energy with climate impact.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 16 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Climate Challenge is a global challenge programme run by THRIVE AgTech Programs targeting Seed to Series A stage startups. It focuses on solutions at the agriculture-energy nexus, seeking innovators who are developing technologies and approaches that address climate-related challenges sitting at the intersection of agricultural production and energy systems. The programme is part of THRIVE's broader suite of challenge programmes designed to discover, promote, and reward startup and scaleup innovators creating positive impact. Like other THRIVE challenges, it connects participating startups with corporate partners, mentors, and investors within the agrifoodtech ecosystem.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be Seed to Series A stage startups. The challenge is global in scope, open to startups from any geography. Companies should be focused on solutions at the agriculture-energy nexus and addressing climate-related challenges. Participants should be at least at the pre-minimum viable product, prototype in beta, or product in market stage.

Key requirements

  • ✓Seed to Series A stage startup
  • ✓Solutions at agriculture-energy nexus
  • ✓Global eligibility

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Climate Challenge?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.