Online Capacity Building Programme for ESOs

About

The Online Capacity Building Programme by Climate KIC invites European-based Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs) to enhance their capabilities in supporting climate-focused startups through tailored training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, all at no cost, while fostering a collaborative community dedicated to climate innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

• The programme is fully funded by Climate KIC and will cover: Training costs, Resource and tool development., Evaluation and impact measurement activities.
• Participation in the programme is provided free of charge to the selected ESOs. However, no additional funding or financial remuneration will be granted to them.
• The programme will be held online, and no travel budget is foreseen.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a legally registered Entrepreneurship Support Organisation (ESO) in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries
• Non-profits, for-profits, foundations, accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, university-linked centres, and climate-focused networks are eligible
• Must have a track record in supporting startups, particularly in climate solutions and sustainability
• At least 50% of selected ESOs should be women-led