Anchored in Singapore, the Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore programme offers resources, networks, capital access, climate impact measurement, and connections to top investors and industry experts.
ClimAcceleartor is powered be Climate KIC, a European climate innovation agency and community. It has supported more than 2,100 startups across the globe and secured more than €2 billion in funding. The Better Earth Ventures team has supported 370+ startups that have gone on to raise more than US$500m
Startup applications are open for solutions in novel farming practices, biotech and biomaterials, supply chain, water and energy management and digital agriculture at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above, with validated prototypes ready for real-world testing.
Eligible entities must be registered in Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam. They should be at the pre-seed stage or beyond, demonstrating traction, early commercial validation, or a clear scaling pathway.
Selected startups will gain access to strategic resources, industry connections, funding opportunities, and expert guidance to measure and enhance their climate impact. Participants will collaborate with leading investors, corporate partners, and agrifood innovation networks to accelerate growth.
ClimAccelerator’s Head of Programmes, Alexandros Nikopoulos, emphasised the strategic importance of expanding into the region: “Scaling agritech solutions in Asia-Pacific is crucial for global climate impact. The ClimAccelerator programme helps startups navigate these challenges and seize sustainable growth opportunities.”
With Asia-Pacific home to over 60% of the world’s population and some of the most climate-vulnerable agricultural regions, there is a growing need for climate-smart agritech solutions that enhance food security, resilience, and sustainability.
The region faces intensifying climate risks, including extreme weather, declining arable land, and water scarcity, which could reduce agricultural productivity by 15% to 20% by 2050, with some crops potentially experiencing up to a 50% decrease. At the same time, Asia-Pacific is currently experiencing increasing demand for agrifood innovation, with investment in agritech startups surpassing $8 billion in 2023.
“We face urgent climate and food security challenges that require bold innovation and regional cooperation. This programme will foster an ecosystem to support agritech startups scale, driving climate resilience and sustainable food production. Better Earth Ventures is proud to be the partner to launch the AgriTech ClimAccelerator in Asia-Pacific,” added Rebecca Sharpe, Director of Better Earth Ventures.
Applications close on Friday, May 30 at midnight Singapore time. Ten founders will be selected, with the programme culminating in a demo day on Thursday, November 6 in Singapore.
The AgriTech ClimAccelerator Singapore is supported by Enterprise Singapore, MarTech Collective, Rebbeck Consulting, AgFunder and Tomorrow Studio Ventures.
For more information, visit the programme website.