EIT Climate-KIC
ECCI is the official Scottish partner of EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest climate innovation initiative.
We give low carbon start-ups funding and support to build rock-solid business models and take their target markets by storm.
EIT Climate-KIC is Europe's largest public-private partnership for action on climate change. It was set up in 2010 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an EU body.
It has developed a strong foothold in the UK and Ireland since, with centres in Edinburgh, London, Birmingham and Dublin.
Start-up success
Through our partnership with EIT Climate-KIC, we give entrepreneurs funding, coaching and support to develop a successful business model. So far we’ve supported more than 35 companies, who between them have raised more than £1 million investment and scooped more than 50 awards.
Catalysing climate action
Creating a smart and thriving future isn’t just about new business ideas – it’s about putting solutions into practice. Our EIT Climate-KIC partnership delivers projects driving change in cities, finance and procurement. Find out more about ConnectedClusters, Financing Sustainable Cities and our City Deal Procurement Pathfinder.
EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator
It gets you investment-ready by offering the knowledge, resources, tools and coaching you need to grow into a great business.
ClimateLaunchpad
Part of the EIT Climate-KIC project, it runs in more than 50 countries and ECCI hosts it in Scotland. The competition offers entrepreneurs the chance to launch a green business idea and win up to €10,000.