Applications for third Climate-KIC RIS-Accelerator by April 3 – Up to EUR 50,000 for development of ideas in the field of climate change

The Chamber of Commerce of Serbia has invited startups developing ideas in the field of climate change to apply for the third Climate-KIC RIS-Accelerator, thanks to which ideas develop into large companies.

This is an EU program which focuses on the commercialization of ideas in the field of climate change and the development of clean technologies, the invitation states.

Climate-KIC RIS-Accelerator is meant for startups and entrepreneurs and encompasses personal mentorship, participation in three local and one international workshop, as well as financial support in the amount depending on the phase for which the candidate applies. The accelerator enables financial support of up to EUR 50,000 per team (depending on the phase of the startup), expert training and workshops, mentorship and connecting, participation in an international Bootcamp, as well as access to clients – KIC partners and the network.

This edition of the startup accelerator is meant for startups from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. The invitation is open to applicants from other European countries as well (Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Albania, B&H, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro), but the candidates must attend all the mandatory program components in one of the nine countries listed above.

Applications may be sent by April 3, 2018, and all the info can be found on the program's website.