To apply, startups must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

- Legal Status: The startup must be a legally registered entity.

- Geography: The startup must be registered in one of the Interreg Central Europe countries: Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, or Slovenia.

- Sector Focus: The startup must be developing a ClimateTech solution aligned with the EU Taxonomy regulation, contributing to one or more of the six climate and environmental objectives.

- Maturity: The startup must have reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or higher.

If your startup meets the eligibility criteria, your application will be evaluated across three main categories:

- Team (max 5 points)

- Excellence & Innovation (max 5 points)

- Impact (max 5 points)

Additional points may be awarded for startups that meet the following criteria:
- The solution qualifies as DeepTech (as defined by EIT)
- The solution has a demonstrable application in the manufacturing sector
- The startup demonstrates the ability or intention to fundraise
- The pitch deck is of exceptional quality

To apply, simply complete the online application form and upload all required documents in English. Before you begin, we recommend downloading the application template to prepare your information in advance.

In addition to completing the form, you will need to upload a signed Declaration of Honour and your Pitch Deck.

Please note that only applications submitted before the deadline will be considered. Multiple submissions are allowed; however, only the most recent submission will be evaluated.
No changes to applications will be accepted after the deadline.