New Energy Nexus and COP28 have teamed up to bring you a one-of-a-kind climate tech program leading up to COP28, the global climate summit this year hosted in Dubai.


The program is designed to accelerate early stage climate startups and small businesses with a focus on those from the Global South. Our mission is to strengthen capacity building, increase new capital channels, and create new commercial opportunities for entrepreneurs early in their startup journey. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and spaces will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

• Early stage climate startups and businesses building innovations in the following Areas: Renewable Energy I Energy Storage I Energy Efficiency I Built Environment I Carbon Capture I Transportation and Mobility I Climate Finance & Architecture I Food I Agtech and Water
• Entrepreneurs with a strong desire to build their company into a successful and sustainable business and connect and learn from startups from around the world with a similar mission
• Pre-Series A companies that have developed a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP)