Clima Now is a Switzerland-focused climate foundation that backs early-stage, high-potential solutions designed to accelerate climate protection and create measurable real-world impact. Its flagship Spotlight program uses a competitive, multi-stage process to surface bold ideas and publicly engage the community in selecting projects, suggesting a preference for innovative, action-oriented initiatives with strong visibility and implementation potential. The themes shift year to year, but the foundation consistently emphasizes climate mitigation, resilience, and systems-level change in Switzerland.
Annual, theme-based competition funding early-stage climate projects in Switzerland; grants are awarded through a multi-stage selection process (public submission, jury review, public voting, and pitch/selection rounds). Grant sizes are relatively substantial for a competition, typically ranging from about $50,000 to $175,000.
Watch the Spotlight calendar closely and apply as soon as the submission window opens, since entries may close early once spots are filled. Strong applications should clearly show climate impact, feasibility, and why the project is ready for early-stage support in Switzerland; expect public-facing review and multiple selection stages rather than a standard open grant application.
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Who can apply: Projects in an early implementation phase that can make a real step forward with CHF 50,000; impact should be scalable, replicable, or inspiring for others; all structures are welcome, including startups, individuals, associations, and cooperatives.
Deadline: Applications open 2026-05-04 and close 2026-06-30 at 11:59 PM, or earlier if all spots are filled.
Who can apply: Projects in an early implementation phase that are relevant to the year's Spotlight theme; all legal structures are eligible (startups, individuals, associations, cooperatives, etc.). Minimum age for project initiators: 14. Projects should be scalable, replicable or inspiring.
Deadline: For Spotlight 2026: submission open 4 May 2026 and closes 30 June 2026, 11:59 (or until spots are full).
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