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Join GrowthX Accelerator: COP28 Edition

Join our 8-week, equity-free accelerator program for sustainability startups! With the support of Microsoft and Abu Dhabi Investment Office, learn from global experts, connect with the right corporate and investment network, and access opportunities to scale your solution to the next level.

Program Components

  • Four themes based on COP28 thematic days:

– Finance, Trade, Gender Equality and Accountability

– Energy, Industry, and Just Transition

– Nature, Land Use, and Oceans

– Food, Agriculture and Water

  • Virtual capacity building workshops and training covering Business, Abu Dhabi, Sustainability and Tech
  • Unique curated mentor panel dedicated specifically to each startup
  • 1:1 Technical support and guidance from Microsoft specialists
  • In-person Demo Day and opportunities at COP28 in the UAE
  • Access to investors and corporate partners
  • $150,000+ in credits and benefits on Founders Hub (learn more)

Startup Criteria:

  • Tech startups
  • Sustainability solutions
  • Revenue Generating Scale-Ups or Growth Stage Innovators

Timeline

Application Deadline – September 14

Program Duration – October 2 – November 24

Demo Day – First week of COP28 in December

Apply now to Cohort 4 before September 14

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