Climate Solutions Prize
Live Pitch Event 2026
Where Israeli climatetech startups can be in to win US$180,000 in non-dilutive funding!
📅 21 October, 2026 📍 Tel Aviv
In this dynamic half-day event, a select group of Israeli climate tech startups will pitch live and compete for a total of $180,000 in non-dilutive funding - including special awards from a panel of industry-leading judges and an "Audience Choice" prize.
It’s an unparalleled opportunity to spark partnerships, attract investment, and scale climate innovation from Israel to the world.
Incentivize
researchers and startups
Accelerate
innovation in climate technology
Develop
groundbreaking solutions to help save our planet
Why Apply?
US$180K in Grants
Win significant non-dilutive funding!
Global Investors
Pitch to a curated audience of leading climatetech investors and venture capitalists.
Fast-Track Growth
Leverage the prize to scale R&D operations.
How It Works
From application to the stage - your path to the prize
- 01
Apply
Submit your application by September 16.
- 02
Selection
Applications are reviewed against the eligibility and evaluation criteria.
- 03
Top 25
Up to 25 startups are invited to a networking event following the pitch session.
- 04
Top 10
Up to 10 startups are invited to pitch live on stage.
- 05
Pitch Preparation
Every Top 10 company receives a one-on-one pitch preparation session with our team. Participation is compulsory.
- 06
Live Pitch Event
Pitch live in Tel Aviv to investors and judges.
- 07
Win
Compete for the $100K First Prize, $60K Second Prize and $20K Audience Choice Award.
Who Can Apply?
We are seeking groundbreaking, for-profit climatetech startups based in Israel, in these Key Innovation Areas:
- Funding Stage: Seed to A
- Product Stage: Must have completed a paid pilot or POC
- Team: Strong, experienced, and mission-driven
- Location: Startups from all regions of Israel
- Bonus: Having previously received grants - an advantage
Watertech
Agritech
Energytech
Novel Materials
Carbon Removal
Competition Timeline
Applications Open
Submissions officially open for all eligible climatetech startups.
Applications Close
Final day to submit your application for consideration.
Finalists Announced
10 startups are selected and officially invited to pitch at the final event.
Event Day
Finalists pitch LIVE in TLV to investors & judges. Winners revealed at the event.
Meet the Team & Judges
The Team
Climate Solutions Prize
Meet our 2026 Judges
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Meet the Startups
25 climate-tech startups joining the event. The Top 10 will pitch live on stage, while the rest take part in the networking floor.
The Climate Solutions Prize 2025 showed us the best of Israeli climate tech
2025 Winners
Be Part of the Solution
CSP Israel 2026 brings the excitement of a live pitch competition to the stage, featuring 10 of Israel's most promising climate-tech companies competing for $180,000 in prizes. Watch the pitches, hear directly from the founders, and see how a jury of leading investors and experts evaluates the next generation of climate solutions. And for one prize, the decision is yours: the audience will vote to award the $20,000 Audience Choice Award
Register for the Event