CORE12.01

Commercialising Early-stage Climate Tech

Turning deep tech breakthroughs into real-world impact.

Smoothing the path from lab to market

CORE12.01 builds bridges between early-stage innovation and market impact. We link researchers, policymakers, citizens, investors, and industry leaders, helping to shape a more connected, inclusive, and resilient climate-tech landscape in Europe. This includes breakthrough solutions in key sectors such as energy, mobility, water systems, sustainable materials, carbon removal, and circularity. CORE helps researchers clarify their commercialisation journey, build and launch spin-offs, license technologies, form industry collaborations, and attract investment.

Support

Gain commercial readiness through focused mentorship, market training and tools. 

Perspectives

Engage with leaders in social and regulatory fields to unlock commercialisation potential.

Connections

Expand your network with key contacts in industry, policy, research and finance.

Value

Validate, scale, and pitch your innovation to potential corporate partners and investors.

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Industry

Strengthen your competitive edge with breakthrough solutions aligned with your R&D needs.

Investors

Enrich your early-stage portfolio with a curated pipeline of high-potential deep-tech teams.

Policy

Build innovation capacity with insights and partnerships aligned with green-digital transition goals.

Society

Keep the ‘human in the loop’ and ensure that climate technologies are built for real-world needs.

The programme is coordinated by a diverse, cross-European consortium: