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What is the Maritime ClimAccelerator

The Maritime ClimAccelerator, supported by EIT Climate-KIC, through its vast network of collaborators, will offer participating start-ups funding, training, peer to peer coaching and theme-specific mentoring (both virtually and in-person). 30-40 start-ups will be accepted per year and will be asked to provide innovative solutions for the transition to sustainability of the maritime industry, both locally and globally, and will be given the opportunity to present their ideas in front of investors, port authorities and shipping companies. The Maritime ClimAccelerator will thus provide start-ups with a unique opportunity to test, demonstrate and validate their solution.

Following an exciting first round of applications from high-calibre start-ups the Maritime ClimAccelerator (MCA) has selected its first cohort! A total of 26 start-ups have been selected from a pool of applicants from 21 countries across the globe, with innovative solutions in alternative propulsion systems, environmental measurement, monitoring and control, alternative energy, business models and low carbon logistics. All innovators and start-ups who did not get a chance to apply in our first call, watch this space as we announce the second round of the Maritime ClimAccelerator in 2021!

"We have been supporting innovation and entrepreneurship over the past few years, and we believe that an accelerator focusing on the decarbonization needs of the maritime industry is the way forward in meeting the targets set by IMO. "
Elena PantazidouGroup HR Shore Director of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
"As Multimarine Services Ltd, we strongly believe that a fossil free future is the way forward are we are committed to work towards this goal. This is why we support the establishment of a maritime accelerator, by providing both grants to the participating startups, but also access to our facilities and services at the Port of Limassol."
Pavlos PhokasCommercial Director of Multimarine Services Ltd
"bound4blue’s mission is to deliver automated wind-assisted propulsion systems to decrease the fuel consumption and pollutant emissions of vessels. Accelerators like this one support entrepreneurs in different stages of their projects by providing them with the right tools to succeed. By implementing this accelerator, Europe is also strengthening the innovativeness and competitiveness of the industry and leading the future of maritime innovation."
Cristina AleixendriCOO and Co-founder at bound4blue

Who We Are

Cyprus University of Technology, Sustainable Development Unit of ATHENA RC, Fundacion Valenciaport, Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg, Cyprus Energy Agency, Chrysalis LEAP, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Athens Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation – ACEin and UNI.FUND,  together with a vast network of collaborators from around the world, are committed in both supporting and developing start-ups and assisting the maritime industry achieve its climate targets.

Hamburg

USA

Mexico City, Mexico

Piraeus

Valencia

France

British Isles

London, UK

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Limassol

Israel

Mumbai, India

Shanghai, China

Hong King

Singapore

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 If you are aligned with our vision and values, and if you would like to support us, please contact us here and we will get back to you soon.

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