Your Innovation. Our Expertise. Maximum Impact.
Climate solutions need bold ideas — and the right environment to grow! That’s where the Future GreenTech Incubator comes in. Powered by the Future Forest Initiative in cooperation with the AWS Institute and Digit. In our new incubation program we are looking for startups developing (digital) technologies that drive industrial decarbonization through sustainable value chains — including solutions based on regenerative raw materials, resource-efficient production technologies, circular economy systems, and next-generation energy infrastructure
Why join the Future GreenTech Incubator?
The path to a more sustainable future requires more than just good intentions — it takes scalable technologies, strong business models, and the right partners. This incubator brings it all together:
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Up to €300,000 in funding
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A strong partner network of 30+ players from industry, investment, and innovation
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Hands-on coaching and individual mentoring
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A unique mix of scientific excellence and entrepreneurial expertise
Who we’re looking for
We’re calling on early-stage GreenTech and NatureTech startups (pre-seed to seed stage), ideally founded less than five years ago, with an existing business model or prototype. We're especially interested in:
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Digital technologies for the protection, regeneration and management of natural resources
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New production technologies for climate-neutral materials
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Innovative circular economy solutions
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Technologies for CO2-free power grids and energy generation of the future
Your journey through the incubator
The program is divided into three focused phases:
1. Application Phase
📅 June 19 – July 3, 2025
Startups can apply online until July 3. On July 10, selected teams will pitch to a jury of experts during an online pitch day.
2. Phase 1: Incubation Select
📅 August 5 – September 30, 2025
In this phase, selected teams receive strategic coaching to refine their business model, develop MVPs, and get investment-ready. At the end of Phase 1, the most promising startups will be invited to continue.
3. Phase 2: Growth & Scale
📅 October 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
This is where growth happens. Startups get tailored support in product development, marketing, HR, fundraising, pitching, and sales — with the goal of helping them secure €200,000 to €300,000 in funding, provided by Nbank (development bank Lower Saxony) and build real traction.
Ready to shape the future?
The Future Green Tech Incubator offers start-ups high-tech expertise, funding and a strong network for scaling innovative solutions in the greentech and nature tech sector. The Incubator is co-financed by the European Union and the state of Lower Saxony.
If you're building solutions with real impact potential, we want to hear from you!
