• Application GreenTech Capital Forum & MakeItMatter-Award 2026

  • The GreenTech Capital Forum is an exclusive matching event for a limited number of participants. To ensure a high-quality experience for both startups and investors, it requires a prior application and selection process. Startups meeting the following criteria will be considered:

     

    • Incorporated company based in the EU
    • Operating in Energy, Construction or IndustryTech
    • Solution contributing to net zero, circularity or smart technologies
    • Clear funding goal within the next 6–18 months
    • Seeking funding between Pre-Seed and Series A

     

    All applications will be carefully reviewed. Selected startups will be informed of the outcome within two weeks of submitting their application. Startups that receive an invitation must then secure their participation by purchasing their ticket (95€ per person) through the ticketing process. 

     

    In addition, Startups have the option to apply for the MakeItMatter Award for technological climate protection solutions. Three prizes will be available from 7.500€ to 15.000€. Participation in the award is voluntary, there are additional questions at the end of this application form.

  • Company information

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  • Female (co-)founders*
  • Startup overview

  • Business model & traction

  • How would you describe your current product and business maturity?*
  • Funding & investment fit

  • Do you want to apply for GreenTech Capital Forum, MakeItMatter and a chance to be awarded up to 15.000 €, or both?*
  • In which sector does your startup most closely fit?*
  • How are you currently financed?*
  • Which funding phase are you currently in?*
  • Are you planning to raise capital within the next 6–18 months?*
  • MakeItMatter-Award

  • Our partner EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG offers a total prize money of 32.500 €, to be divided among three prizes:

    1. Prize: 15.000 €
    2. Prize: 10.000 €
    3. Prize: 7.500 €

    For the MakeItMatter-Award we are looking for startups which are preferred:

    • Founded in the DACH region
    • Founding not later than 3 years ago
  • Completion

  • How did you hear about the GreenTech Capital Forum and MakeItMatter-Award?*
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