We are Clim@ Scaler
The Clim@ Scaler is here to take one step closer to solving the climate crisis, the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) together with Rockstart - one of Europe’s leading VC-Accelerators identify high potential green ventures, and work alongside them to scale their impact.
What is the Clim@ Scaler Program?
The Clim@ Scaler program is a 4 month program that provides tailor made support per green venture. The program brings together grant funding and TAF support from the GGF with access to personalized mentorship, partnerships, and investment from Rockstart’s international network. Participants will combine these resources with targeted, growth-oriented training to pitch their business case and funding needs in front of industry experts at the program’s investor day.
Program Updates
Follow us through the Clim@ Program!
Clim@ Scaler 2022 event
October 20th 2022
On October 20th, the Clim@ Scaler 2022 — an initiative led by the Green for Growth fund and Rockstart was hosted. Seven green startups took to the stage, pitching their innovative businesses to members of Amsterdam’s startup ecosystem. Thanks to all those who joined such a special event
Deep Dive Week #4
October 10th - 14th 2022
The fourth deep dive week of the program will take place from October 10th to October 14th. The fourth week will focus on content that addresses the main challenges around negotiation, pitching and networking as a way to prepare for the Clim@ Scaler 2022 event.
Deep Dive Week #3
September 19th - 23rd 2022
The third deep dive week of the program will take place from September 19th to September 23rd. The third week will focus on content that addresses the main challenges around sales and pitching.
Deep Dive Week #2
July 15th 2022
The second deep dive week of the program will take place from August 1st to August 5th. The second deep dive week will focus on content that addresses the main challenges of B2B Marketing , customer journey and Internalization strategy, all sessions will be followed up by 101s, where they will get individual expert advice on their own business case.
Deep Dive Week #1
July 1st 2022
The first deep dive week of the Clim@ Scaler program took place between June 20th and June 24th. The first week focused on two main topics: company culture and fundraising for larger rounds. The 7 green ventures learned how to empower impact while building an antifragile organization, to create and preserve a passionate, committed, adaptive, and mission-driven workforce, the different fundraising options and what makes a large fundraising round different, more complex and longer.
Clim@ Scaler Program Kick Off
June 20th 2022
The Clim@ Scaler program will kick off on June 20th, this will be the first moment where all the ventures will meet each other. Together GGF and Rockstart will take the time to welcome them all, and explain the program they are about to embark on.
Personalized Mentor Match Making
May 16th - 27th 2022
One of the first step to making this a tailor made program, is giving access to Rockstart’s extensive network of mentors. The ventures will be given introductions to several mentors who are experts in scaling challenges. The venture will be able to choose which two mentors they would like to continue working with for the duration of the program.
Grant and Collaboration with the GGF
May 16th 2022
After an extensive selection process we have chosen 7 green ventures, who bring in solutions that tackle circular economy, energy efficiency, and food waste. We are looking forward to working with them!
