Entrepreneurship – The EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator focuses on cleantech commercialisation, we run the Greenhouse pre-incubation programme as well as the annual green business idea competition Climate Launchpad from our office in Lyngby.
Technical University of DenmarkCopenhagenDTU is recognized internationally as a leading university in the areas of the technical and the natural sciences, renowned for their business-oriented approach, their focus on sustainability, and their amazing study environment
University of CopenhagenCopenhagenThe University of Copenhagen is the largest educational institution in Denmark. Together, the six faculties offer over 200 programmes for study in health and medical sciences, humanities, law, science, social sciences, and theology.
The University aims to prepare students for a broad range of jobs in the private and public sectors.
Aarhus UniversityAarhusAarhus University is a top ten university among universities founded within the past 100 years.
The university’s goal is to contribute towards solving the complex global challenges
ROCKWOOLHedehuseneThe ROCKWOOL Group is a focused industrial company with leading positions in insulation, acoustic ceilings and horticultural growing media based on proprietary stone wool technology.
They offer carefully designed, innovative sustainable solutions for your comfort, safety and for the benefit of the environment. Their expertise is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges.
NTU InternationalAalborgNTU is a leading international consulting firm providing programme management and advisory services for development projects worldwide. NTU has been working with cutting edge development projects both internationally and in the Northern Europe. The backbone of NTU is the constant thrive for sustainable development and innovation.
City of CopenhagenCopenhagen Copenhagen’s goal of becoming CO2 neutral by 2025 is clearly connected with a strong focus on growth, employment and quality of life.
Copenhagen will particularly focus on the development of industrial clusters, i.e. existing commercial areas that have a competitive advantage. This will be done by strengthening dialogue with the business community, and by building partnerships with both commercial and knowledge institutions.
City of AarhusAarhusRenewable energy, food, health and productivity are all areas in which Aarhus excels, and with top 100 university right smack in the middle of things, highly qualified employees and the most up-to-date research are literally just around the corner.
Vejle MunicipalityVejleThe municipality of Vejle is, as its sixth largest municipality, a large organization with a total of approx. 9800 employees. Vejle Municipality is a municipality with a high level of activity and which has been characterized by growth for several years.
EIT Climate-KIC Nordic accelerate climate innovation in the Nordics working with partners all over the region.
Innovators in Finland are encouraged to apply to the following:
Innovation – EIT Climate-KIC offers the full innovation pipeline. Support for climate innovation within the EIT Climate-KIC community in Finland is managed jointly by EIT Climate-KIC Nordics and our partner Aalto University
Climathon – we encourage Finnish cities to host this annual 24-hour hackathon – register your interest here!
Meet our Finnish partners:
Aalto University
Espoo
Aalto UniversityEspooAalto University is a multidisciplinary community of bold thinkers, where science and art meet technology and business. They are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future.
University of HelsinkiHelsinkihe University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.
The University’s core duties are research, teaching and their support through community relations.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional CouncilHelsinkiThe Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is one of the fastest growing areas in Europe. Its location on the Baltic Sea, its cultural climate and its green landscapes has made it a leading business area in Finland and a dynamic knowledge hub and innovation centre for new European business and politics.
City of HelsinkiHelsinkiHelsinki’s vision is to be the world’s most functional city. In pursuing this vision, it seeks to create the best conditions possible for urban life for its residents and for visitors. Functionality is based on equality, non-discrimination, strong social cohesion and open, inclusive ways of operating. Helsinki also takes its own responsibility for the prevention of climate change seriously and ambitiously.
Climate Leadership CoalitionHelsinkiThe purpose of the Coalition is to affect the Finnish businesses’ and research organisations’ competitiveness and ability to respond to the threats posed by climate change and the scarcity of natural resources, as well as to improve their ability to utilise the business opportunities related to these.
Climathon – we encourage Norwegian cities to host this annual 24-hour hackathon – register your interest here!
Meet our Norwegian partners:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim
Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTrondheimNTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities.
Trondheim MunicipalityTrondheimThe City of Trondheim is known as the technological capital of Norway. Trondheim has a long tradition of environmental excellence and commitment. The Municipal Plan for Energy and Climate 2017-2030 aims for 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (1991 baseline). One of the main goals is to develop Trondheim into a smart and sustainable city where it is easy for the inhabitants to live environmentally friendly.
City of StavangerStavangerThe Stavanger region is Norway's third largest city region. The city and the region offer a varied cultural life and beautiful natural experiences.
Constantly looking for innovative ideas, they cooperate in order to exploit their potential. Through their sustainable decisions and actions, they provide future generations with opportunities for a richer life.
EATOsloEAT is a science-based global platform for food system transformation.
Their vision is a fair and sustainable global food system for healthy people, animals and planet – leaving no one behind.
Their mission is to transform our global food system through sound science, impatient disruption and novel partnerships.
Climathon – we encourage Swedish cities to host this annual 24-hour hackathon – register your interest here!
Meet our Swedish partners:
Chalmers University of Technology
Göteborg
Chalmers University of TechnologyGöteborgChalmers University of Technology conducts research and offers education in technology, science, shipping and architecture with a sustainable future as its global vision. Chalmers is well-known for providing an effective environment for innovation and has 13 departments.
Lund UniversityLundLund is the most popular study location in Sweden. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. The University has a distinct international profile, with partner universities in over 70 countries.
ISS - Institutional Shareholder ServicesStockholmInstitutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is the world’s leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment (RI) solutions for asset owners, asset managers, hedge funds, and asset service providers. ISS’ solutions include: objective governance research and recommendations; RI data, analytics, and research; end-to-end proxy voting and distribution solutions; turnkey securities class-action claims management.
RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE)Göteborg The RISE institutes Innventia, SP, and Swedish ICT have merged in order to become a stronger research and innovation partner. Through their international collaboration programmes with academia, industry, and the public sector, we ensure the competitiveness of the Swedish business community on an international level and contribute to a sustainable society
TrivectorLundTrivector consists of three subsidiaries – each specialising in a particular area. Trivector offers services within the areas of transport, IT-systems and business development.
FurbishGöteborg Furbish's multidisciplinary and international team of workplace specialists, designers, architects, and engineers is dedicated to commercial-use buildings for office work and education. The SSO by FurbishTM method strives for more sustainable offices and happier occupants through our holistic view of the workplace.
E.ONMalmöE.ON is an international, privately owned energy supplier. With a clear focus on three strong core businesses—Energy Networks, Customer Solutions, and Renewables—they aim to become the partner of choice for energy and customer solutions.
Stockholm Green Digital FinanceStockholmStockholm Green Digital Finance is a not-for-profit Centre tasked to accelerate Green Finance and Investment through Fintech Innovations
Stockholm Green Digital Finance was launched at the G20 GreenInvest Meeting in Berlin in May 2017. The centre was set up to serve as an independent innovation platform and test bed to demonstrate creative solutions for scaling green finance and investment.
Johanneberg Science ParkGöteborg Johanneberg Science Park is the Sweden's leading collaborative arena for urban development. They co-generate innovations for a society that is good for people and the environment. They bring together academia, society and a variety of large and small companies. Together they run national and international innovation projects and test solutions for future challenges.
Material Economics StockholmMaterial Economics is a management consultancy firm specialized on strategic sustainability and resource strategy topics. They provide companies advice on how to grow their business in a changing market where sustainability constrains play an increasingly important role.
On daily basis, They do the thought work needed to understand where trends are heading, how technology is developing and where policies are coming next.
City of GothenburgGöteborgThe city of Gothenburg is the largest non-capital in the Nordics and located on the beautiful west coast of Sweden.
It invests long-term and sustained efforts to create a more equal city. They will reduce differences in living conditions for increased cohesion, trust and participation. This is done in cooperation with business, government and civil society.
City of MalmöMalmöWithin the framework of Malmö City's environmental work, they support, develop and coordinate many different types of environmental projects that will lead to sustainable Malmö and increased democratic influence. Malmö City is actively involved in many development projects with the aim of constantly addressing the value of sustainability issues.
EIT Climate-KIC Nordic accelerate climate innovation in the Nordics working with partners all over the region.
Innovators in Iceland are encouraged to apply to the following:
Innovation – EIT Climate-KIC offers the full innovation pipeline. Support for climate innovation within the EIT Climate-KIC community in Iceland is managed by EIT Climate-KIC Nordics
Entrepreneurship – we run the EIT Climate-KIC cleantech accelerator, the Greenhouse pre-incubation programme as well as the annual green business idea competition Climate Launchpad in Finland, Norway and Sweden. Icelandic innovators are encouraged to get in touch with our Entrepreneurship team.
Climathon – we encourage Icelandic cities to host this annual 24-hour hackathon – register your interest here!
Meet our Icelandic partner:
City of Reykjavik
Reykjavík
City of ReykjavikReykjavíkReykjavik is a young, vibrant city inhabited by an educated, highly skilled population. The city is working towards better living standards for its community and a zero-carbon society. It is renowned for its approach towards sustainability, where 99% of all electricity in Iceland is generated from green, renewable energy.
