"The Climate Tech Accelerator (CCTA) was successfully conducted three times, supporting climate-focused startups in scaling up their impact and developing strategies aligned with the SDGs. Through mentorship, curriculum, and networking opportunities, the ventures were able to strengthen their market presence, gain access to partnerships, and increase their investment absorption capacity. The program's geographical coverage included participants from 10 countries mentioned below, contributing to a diverse and impactful cohort of ventures.

The program followed a comprehensive approach to support participating ventures. It included three tracks: Business, Technology, and Impact. The program provided weekly sessions, one-on-one meetings with field and impact experts, pitch deck trainings, access to resources through the ISTC (Innovation Solutions and Technology Center) and FI (Founders Institute), and participation in roadshows, exhibitions, and a demo day/graduation day. The program also included mentorship, progress checks, and various events and workshops tailored to the specific needs of the ventures.

The participating startups went through the full acceleration program and developed their SDG-related strategies, establishing a solid foundation for the sustainable side of their ventures. The program helped the ventures expand their networks, gain exposure to local and international markets, and leverage resources provided by UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), ISTC, and EIF (Enterprise Incubator Foundation). The ventures aimed to make an impact across multiple SDGs, including SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and others."

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• Armenia

• Youth

The project promotes the principles and goals of WSIS by fostering international cooperation (C11), leveraging ICT applications for climate action (C7), and contributing to knowledge sharing and accessibility (C3). It aligns with the overarching WSIS vision of harnessing ICTs for development.