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Climate First is a climate tech accelerator, scaling Israeli climate innovation, and paving its pathway to global markets. We support early stage climate tech startups with significant decarbonization potential, by providing access to deep-tech startup knowledge, expertise, and a global network of mentors, partners and VC’s.
The accelerator offers a robust eight week scale up program, providing maximum value with minimal wasted time through tailored climate content led by top-tier experts and a global network of esteemed investors, corporates, and strategic partners.
At the end of the program, companies will join us for an exclusive roadshow in the UK, the second largest climate hub, to meet new investors and business partners.
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- What is Climate First's primary focus as an organization?
- Climate First operates as a climate tech accelerator, dedicated to scaling Israeli climate innovation and facilitating its entry into global markets. They support early-stage climate tech startups with significant decarbonization potential.
- When was Climate First founded and where is it headquartered?
- Climate First was founded in February 2023 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- What kind of program does Climate First offer to startups?
- Climate First offers an eight-week scale-up program that provides tailored climate content, deep-tech startup knowledge, expertise, and access to a global network of mentors, partners, and VCs. The program culminates in a roadshow in the UK for participating companies.
- How many startups has Climate First graduated from its accelerator program?
- Climate First has graduated 20 alumni companies from its program.
- Can you name some notable alumni companies from Climate First's first batch in April 2023?
- Notable alumni from Climate First's first batch in April 2023 include Criaterra Innovations, which focuses on low-carbon building materials, and Hydro X, which is reinventing hydrogen storage.
- Which sectors do Climate First's alumni companies primarily operate in?
- Climate First's alumni companies are concentrated in sectors such as Industrial Technologies (e.g., CarbonBlue, Criaterra Innovations) and Energy Tech (e.g., Hydro X, LAVA).
- What is the duration of Climate First's accelerator program?
- The accelerator program offered by Climate First has a duration of two months.
- Does Climate First take equity from the startups participating in its program?
- No, Climate First does not take equity from the startups participating in its program.
- Who are the founders of Climate First?
- The founders of Climate First are Guy Chreni and Nadav Steinmetz.