Seed Program for Climate Startups | Founders Factory & G-Force
Founders Factory and G-Force Launch Sustainability Seed Program
Founders Factory, a leading U.K. tech accelerator, is collaborating with European accelerator G-Force to introduce the Founders Factory Sustainability Seed program.
This new initiative aims to identify and support promising climate tech startups through investment and acceleration.
Focus Areas for Investment
The program will prioritize entrepreneurs developing solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions globally.
Specifically, it will target ventures focused on:
- Accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
- Developing sustainable solutions for housing and manufacturing.
- Advancing climate-friendly mobility options.
- Improving food and feed production practices.
- Implementing technologies for CO2 and methane capture and storage.
Program Structure and Location
Operated primarily from Bratislava, Slovakia, the program will adopt a hybrid model, combining remote assistance with in-person support.
This structure allows for global participation, welcoming applications from ecotech ventures worldwide.
Backing and Investors
G-Force is financially supported by a consortium of Central and Eastern European investors.
Key backers include Boris Zelený (founder of AVG, acquired by AVAST for $1.4 billion), Marian Gazdik (Startup Grind), and early-stage investors Peter Külloi and Miklós Kóbor.
Support for Selected Startups
Startups chosen for the program will receive a seed investment of up to €150,000.
They will also benefit from six months of dedicated support from the Founders Factory team.
Furthermore, the program will facilitate introductions to potential customers, partners, corporations, and investors.
Statements from Leadership
Henry Lane Fox, CEO of Founders Factory, commented on the program’s potential.
Marian Gazdik, co-founding partner of G-Force, stated: “Our ambition is to establish G-Force, in partnership with the Founders Factory Sustainability Seed Program, as a world-class sustainability innovation hub, strategically located in the heart of Europe.”
Lane-Fox further elaborated on the program’s vision.
Gazdik also highlighted the advantages of being based within the EU, enabling access to various EU grant programs.
