How much funding does this grant offer?

Early Stage Investment Programme offers up to $5.5M.

Who can apply for Early Stage Investment Programme?

Eligibility covers organisations in EU, DE, AT, CH; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

✓ Early-stage friendly

Early Stage Investment Programme Grant

organisation

A climate venture fund based in Germany

In context

This call is open to startups, at pre-seed, seed stage and Series A. Funding is an equity investment of Up to $5,500,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union, Germany and Austria and 1 other.

Climate Software and Data grants Climate Fintech grants

Summary

A venture capital investment programme targeting Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stage European startups, primarily in the DACH region, with follow-on capacity through IPO. The fund leverages a community of angel investors alongside direct VC capital and focuses on AI, fintech, healthtech, SaaS, edtech, medtech, B2B software, and climate-tech sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 3 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages in European startups, with a focus on the DACH region. Leverages a community of angel investors alongside direct VC capital. Supports companies from seed through IPO with follow-on capacity.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?: Early Stage Investment Programme offers up to $5.5M.
Who can apply for Early Stage Investment Programme?: Eligibility covers organisations in EU, DE, AT, CH; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.