CLIMATE TECH

Catalyzer

For Danish Startups

In Partnership with

For Danish Climate Tech Startups Looking to Scale, Commercialize, and Explore the U.S. Market.

In partnership with the Danish Industry Foundation

Climate Tech Catalyzer, powered by Kaplak Ventures, Foreningen Catalyze, and Denmark’s leading economic development organization, Industriens Fond, is the premier opportunity for Danish climate tech startups to develop their commercialization strategy and explore the US market. 

During the intensive 5-week program, up to 10 Danish startups (Seed – Series B) will engage with the ‘Dreams & Details’ framework, our proprietary leadership and strategy method. Developed by our Founding Partners and proven in accelerating decarbonization at major organizations like Maersk, this framework, combined with our advisory services, will help you craft a compelling ‘stakeholder story’ and a robust strategy.

The program consists of strategy workshops facilitated by industry leaders, tailored 1:1 meetings with U.S. investors, mentors, and potential customers, pitch practice with experts, and capital investment opportunities through a high-profile Showcase in New York City. 

If U.S. expansion is in your roadmap over the next year, there is no better way to accelerate your market entry.

Take your business to the next level

Climate Tech Catalyzer offers an unparalleled opportunity for the most innovative Danish climate tech startups to take on the largest market in the world. If you have your eyes set on the U.S. this is the program for you.

In this program, you will:

  • Learn our proprietary ‘Dreams & Details’ framework: a leadership and strategy method that will help you refine your strategy, pitch, and ‘stakeholder story’.
  • Get access to US investorspotential customers, and a global network of mentors.
  • Leverage the global connectivity & business networks of our ‘Kaplaks’.
  • Learn from some of Denmark’s top business leaders.
  • Pitch in front of a curated audience of investors and corporate leaders at Showcase in NYC!

Meet the Current Cohort!

Clause Out is a social platform that democratizes public policy by helping users navigate complex political issues and creating an ethical marketplace for public opinion.

Crestwing is pioneering the future of clean energy by harnessing the power of ocean waves to deliver reliable, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions.

Eupry is a fully automated, end-to-end temperature compliance platform, ensuring seamless monitoring without any gaps or complications.

Goodwings is a comprehensive travel management platform designed to help businesses manage their travel and reduce carbon emissions, empowering companies to travel more responsibly and sustainably. 

Green2x is revolutionizing the biofuel industry by commercializing large-scale biofuels derived from agricultural residues.

Oceanwide Seaweed is pioneering innovative hatchery techniques and growth module systems to enable the world’s first commercial-scale, sea-based cultivation of Dulse, a highly nutritious red algae.

Trebo is the premier circular recycling partner for plastic converters, delivering unparalleled sorting purity and high-quality recycled materials.

Practical Details – Climate Tech Catalyzer (Cohort 3)

Participant Profile: Pre-Seed to Series B Danish startups
Application
: Applications for Cohort 3 will open on December 16th (applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be capped at 10 participants) 
Timeframe: 5 weeks (May – July 2025, exact dates TBA)

Locations: 1. Denmark; 2. Online; 3. New York City
Program Structure: 2-week strategy bootcamp in Denmark + 1 week of virtual mentor sessions + 2 weeks in New York City
CostFunded by Industriens Fond (excluding flight tickets and accommodations in NYC)

Testimonials

Applications for Cohort 3 will open soon!

For inquiries, reach out to our Program Director, Shai Tamary, at shai@kaplakventures.com.

Empower Your Vision with a Proven Leadership Model

Experience the transformative power of the ‘Dreams & Details’ strategy framework, developed by our Founding Partners Jim Hagemann Snabe (former Chair of Maersk; Chair of Siemens & Northvolt) and Mikael Trolle (former Danish National Volleyball Coach). This framework equips leaders with essential tools and a unique ‘Strategy Map’ to define ambitious dreams and pinpoint the critical details needed for their realization.

Our inspiration to tailor this strategy framework for startups and scaleups stems from Jim’s impactful tenure as Chair of Maersk. During his leadership, the ‘Dreams & Details’ framework served as the blueprint for driving a significant decarbonization initiative. This plan included launching eight container vessels running on carbon-neutral methanol by 2024 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2040. A testament to this vision, the first vessel, the ‘Laura Maersk’, powered by green methanol, arrived in Copenhagen on September 14, 2023.

Dreams and Details for a Decarbonized Future 
– Jim Hagemann Snabe’s TED Talk at COP26

Hear how Jim used used the ‘Dreams & Details‘ framework as a blueprint for launching the decarbonization of Maersk during his time as the company’s chairman.

Industriens Fond

As Denmark’s leading economic development organization and funder, Industriens Fond develops and supports innovative, inspirational, and economically sustainable projects and initiatives that strengthen the competitiveness of the Danish industry.

Mentors

Our network of mentors bring a variety of expertise to their work with our startups during the accelerator. From customer development to pitch practice, our mentors work with each founder to solve specific challenges each week, helping them on their journey to growth.

About 'Dreams & Details'

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