UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Organisation Name:

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

non-financial support, including mentorship, investor readiness, and access to networks

Application Deadline:

Currently Open

About Organisation

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is a global body dedicated to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. Through partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector, UN Women works to create inclusive systems that promote women’s rights and leadership across political, social, and economic spheres. Guided by the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), UN Women has been at the forefront of initiatives that integrate women’s participation into global development priorities, including climate action, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In collaboration with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea, UN Women is committed to enabling women-led ventures to thrive in high-impact sectors. By focusing on sustainable solutions and transformative growth, UN Women promotes an environment where women entrepreneurs can harness opportunities in the blue and green economies. Its role goes beyond advocacy to actively fostering innovation ecosystems, building capacity, and ensuring women-led businesses become competitive, resilient, and future-ready.

About the Grant

The UN Women Climate Tech Accelerator is a unique programme designed to nurture women-led climate technology startups in the ASEAN region. Implemented by She Loves Tech, the initiative provides expert mentorship, access to global networks, and tailored community support to help enterprises achieve investor- and market-readiness. The accelerator focuses on both personal and professional development, ensuring that women entrepreneurs are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resources required to drive high-impact innovations. By empowering startups that address climate challenges while simultaneously promoting gender equality, the programme aims to create a multiplier effect of innovation and opportunity in the blue and green economies. The grant also emphasizes collaboration, bringing together stakeholders from the climate technology ecosystem—such as investors, entrepreneurship support organizations, and experts—to amplify collective impact across ASEAN. The ultimate goal is to enable women-led businesses to scale sustainably, contribute meaningfully to climate resilience, and establish themselves as leaders in advancing both environmental and social outcomes.

Who can Apply?

The UN Women Climate Tech Accelerator is open to women entrepreneurs leading early- and growth-stage startups that leverage technological innovation to address climate change. Applicants must be based in one of the ASEAN member states and demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability and gender equality in their business model. Eligible startups should showcase scalable solutions within the blue or green economies, including areas such as renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, sustainable mobility, water conservation, or other climate-related innovations. Preference will be given to enterprises that integrate women’s participation at multiple levels—be it ownership, leadership, workforce, or community engagement. Applicants must be ready to engage with a structured accelerator programme, including mentorship sessions, peer learning opportunities, and market exposure activities. Startups should also demonstrate the potential to attract investors and expand their market presence. Strong leadership, innovative thinking, and a vision to create both environmental and social impact are essential criteria for selection.

How to Apply?

Interested women-led startups can apply by submitting their details, business concept, and alignment with the programme’s goals through the designated application process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted before the official closing date as mentioned in the programme’s guidelines. Late submissions will not be considered.

Last Date to Apply
The final deadline for submission will be communicated by UN Women under the Climate Tech Accelerator programme.

Grant Amount
The programme offers extensive non-financial support, including mentorship, investor readiness, and access to networks, instead of direct monetary grants.