ClimateLaunchpad 2025, the world’s largest international competition for climate innovation, is now open for applications! Present in over 50 countries, the program helps turn green ideas into global businesses — and the Descartes Incubator has proudly served as the French national organizer since 2018.
This year’s competition is open to individuals, startups, and SMEs (less than one year old) based in France, with innovative solutions that address climate change. Eligible ideas should fall into one of eight categories, including clean energy, circular economy, agri-food, sustainable mobility, adaptation and resilience, urban solutions, blue economy, or “The Next Best Thing.”
Why participate?
Participants will receive:
- A mini-course in climate entrepreneurship
- A 2-day Boot Camp led by expert trainers
- Personalized coaching sessions
- The chance to pitch at the French National Final
- A shot at the European Final and the Grand World Final in Vienna
Key dates:
- Apply: April 2 – May 12, 2025
- Boot Camp: May 22–23, 2025
- French Final: June 6, 2025
- Regional/World Finals: Fall 2025
Apply now and bring your green idea to life!