ClimAccelerator is a global programme for startups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions.
The Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore marks the entry of ClimAcclerator into the South East Asia and Oceania.
With agriculture increasingly impacted by climate risks, the region presents both critical challenges and opportunities for impact, making it very timely for the programme’s expansion, said Rebecca Sharpe, Director of Better Earth Ventures.
She told AgTechNavigator that the programme is expanding into this region to address growing demand for agrifood innovation and the urgent need for climate-resilient solutions.
Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore also fills an important gap to meet the demands of companies in the region.
“More accelerators are now focused on the early stages of commercialisation. There’s a lot of investment going into IP creation, and proof of concept is generally well supported by research institutions, government grants, various funds, and even corporates investing directly. We also see strong activity at the later stages, once startups have gained traction, validation, and revenue,” said Sharpe.
“But what we often hear from companies is that after they’ve created their IP, the support tends to drop off. So, we’re really hoping to bridge that gap — moving from proof of concept to proof of value — to make these startups more attractive to later-stage investors looking to de-risk their portfolios.“
The 2025 cohort
The six-month programme was open to innovators from Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
To qualify, applicants were required to meet a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or higher, with validated prototypes tested in a controlled environment ready for deployment.
On July 15, Better Earth Ventures announced nine companies selected for the Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore programme.
They were Algenie, DayaTani, KiwiLeather Innovations, LambdAI Space, Living Roots, N&E Innovations, Polar Cold, and Rainstick— along with a stealth mode startup tackling enhanced rock weathering.
“This inaugural cohort reflects the calibre and commitment of climate founders across the Asia-Pacific region. From novel photobioreactors that radically reduce the cost of algae production to biologically engineered fertilisers that regenerate soil and cut emissions, these companies are not only commercially promising, they are urgently needed,” said Sharpe.
All selected companies are pre-seed or beyond, demonstrating early market traction, commercial validation or a clear pathway to scale.
Founders will be supported by a community of seasoned partners and mentors who bring targeted guidance on product strategy, market access, and funding.
Moving forward, the is potential to expand the programme to include more countries in the Asia Pacific region.
The region faces increasingly similar climate challenges such as droughts, water scarcity, and wildfires.
These challenges transcend borders and culture, creating strong potential for cross-border collaboration and shared learning among agritech and climate-focused start-ups, with the goal of scaling impact more widely across the region.
