Climate Solutions Prize

Live Pitch Event 2026

Where Israeli climatetech startups can be in to win US$180,000 in non-dilutive funding!

📅 21 October, 2026 📍 Tel Aviv

In this dynamic half-day event, a select group of Israeli climate tech startups will pitch live and compete for a total of $180,000 in non-dilutive funding - including special awards from a panel of industry-leading judges and an "Audience Choice" prize.

It’s an unparalleled opportunity to spark partnerships, attract investment, and scale climate innovation from Israel to the world.

Incentivize

researchers and startups

Accelerate

innovation in climate technology

Develop

groundbreaking solutions to help save our planet

Why Apply?

US$180K in Grants

Win significant non-dilutive funding!

Global Investors

Pitch to a curated audience of leading climatetech investors and venture capitalists.

Fast-Track Growth

Leverage the prize to scale R&D operations.

How It Works

From application to the stage - your path to the prize

  1. 01

    Apply

    Submit your application by September 15.

  2. 02

    Selection

    Applications are reviewed against the eligibility and evaluation criteria.

  3. 03

    Top 25

    Up to 25 startups are invited to a networking event following the pitch session.

  4. 04

    Top 10

    Up to 10 startups are invited to pitch live on stage.

  5. 05

    Pitch Preparation

    Every Top 10 company receives a one-on-one pitch preparation session with our team. Participation is compulsory.

  6. 06

    Live Pitch Event

    Pitch live in Tel Aviv to investors and judges.

  7. 07

    Win

    Compete for the $100K First Prize, $60K Second Prize and $20K Audience Choice Award.

Who Can Apply?

We are seeking groundbreaking, for-profit climatetech startups based in Israel, in these Key Innovation Areas:

  • Funding Stage: Seed to A
  • Product Stage: Must have completed a paid pilot or POC
  • Team: Strong, experienced, and mission-driven
  • Location: Startups from all regions of Israel
  • Bonus: Having previously received grants - an advantage
  • Watertech

  • Agritech

  • Energytech

  • Novel Materials

  • Carbon Removal

Competition Timeline

30 August, 2026

Applications Open

Submissions officially open for all eligible climatetech startups.

15 September, 2026

Applications Close

Final day to submit your application for consideration.

5 October, 2026

Finalists Announced

10 startups are selected and officially invited to pitch at the final event.

21 October, 2026

Event Day

Finalists pitch LIVE in TLV to investors & judges. Winners revealed at the event.

Event Recap · 2025

The Climate Solutions Prize 2025 showed us the best of Israeli climate tech

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Global investors & philanthropists hosted
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Startups pitched
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Investors in the room
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Committed to scale Israeli climate tech

2025 Winners

1st Place
2nd Place
Audience Choice

Meet the Team & Judges

The Team

Jeff Hart
Jeff Hart
Executive Chair - Climate Solutions Prize
Galith Levy
Galith Levy
CEO -
Climate Solutions Prize
Michal Seror
Michal Seror
Israel Director, Climate Solutions Prize
Gadi Kliger
Gadi Kliger
Startup Division Director - KIC
Reut Moskovich
Reut Moskovich
KIC

Meet our 2026 Judges

Coming soon. Stay tuned!

Brought to you by

Climate Solutions Prize

Climate Solutions Prize

Global initiative supporting breakthrough climate technologies and connecting innovators with investors worldwide.

Kinneret Innovation Center

Kinneret Innovation Center

Leading innovation hub in Northern Israel, fostering technological advancement and entrepreneurship in the region.

Be Part of the Solution

Apply now to take the stage at the CSP Live Pitch Event 2026 and put your startup in front of global investors!

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