In 2022, EIT Climate-KIC would like to engage with Higher Education Institutions and other organisations from various locations and countries across Europe that are willing to deliver the Climate Leadership Journey programme in their local ecosystems. Joining the Climate Leadership Journey programme means being part of a pan European network of partners who all have the collective aim of readying graduates and young professionals for a zero-carbon future in which they must navigate their careers. By being part of the Climate Leadership Journey, you will support the development of these future change agents, have the opportunity to introduce them to your local (climate) challenges, and bring them into your community to achieve positive impact. 

Pioneers, an EIT Climate-KIC programme, equips organisations with the proven Pioneers methodology, Systems Innovation expertise, guidance, tools, and a network of partners connected by innovating to fight climate change. Partners of this programme design and deliver place-based Systems Innovation learning experiences to professionals; while building a network of people with the mindset and competencies to drive the transition towards a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society. In 2022, we aim at attracting and selecting partners that co-design, -prepare, -deliver, -evaluate and  -fund place-based Pioneers programmes to at least 150 participants across Europe.

New programme: 80 EIC accelerator startups, scale-ups or SMEs will be able to participate. Work for five month together with climate and life-cycle-assessment experts to forecast the CO₂ emissions of your product or service innovation and compare them to the business-as-usual solution. EIT Climate-KIC is working together with the European Innovation Council (EIC) Business Acceleration Services to offer you this new programme. Companies will be invited into the programme on a first-come first-served basis. Apply now.