Climate Innovation Festival (CIFE)
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The Climate Innovation Festival (CIFE), organized by thinkubator, brings together students, startups, researchers, NGOs, companies, and innovators from around the world to develop solutions to the climate crisis. It is a place to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and showcase practical climate action.
A highlight of the festival is the Climate Launchpad 2025 Global Grand Final – the world's largest competition for early-stage green business ideas. After intensive boot camps and regional pitching rounds, the best startups from over 45 countries come together to present their innovations on stage.
What can participants expect from the event?
The day begins with the Climate Innovators Fair, an open exhibition space for climate-related projects. This is followed by panel discussions, networking opportunities, and thematic side events that create a stimulating environment for learning, inspiration, and collaboration.
The Vienna Business Agency is hosting a session on Smart City Vienna, presenting urban strategies in the field of climate protection and circular economy, as well as examples from business practice.
By attending the event, you consent to the use and publication of photographs taken during the event to depict the activities of the Vienna Business Agency on its website, its social media channels and in print media.
The project "Innovatives Wien" (IWI) is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. With this project, the Vienna Business Agency aims to strengthen the innovative power of Viennese companies, encourage cooperation in the development of human-centered digital technologies and innovative solutions for climate change and circular economy, as well as inspire young Viennese for future professions. Further information at https://www.efre.gv
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