Accelerators

We invest in and accelerate tech start-ups with a positive impact on the world.

If you are an impact driven startup looking for funding, apply to one of our programs below!

Katapult Africa Accelerator Program

The world’s increasing population means there is an increasing demand for food, along with an increasing environmental footprint from agriculture. New technologies in food production have the potential to revolutionize the way we produce and distribute food, as well as manage our food waste. Innovative startups from Africa are encouraged to take the leap and create solutions for the future. Katapult’s Africa Accelerator Program will recruit the best companies and provide them the tools, network and the financial support (a 150,000 USD investment) for success. Together with our partners, Katapult aims to contribute to a transformative, structural change in the food chain.

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Katapult Climate Accelerator

Our ground-breaking accelerator program combines 90 days of intense workshops, network & learning sessions with €150,000-500,000 investments. Founders join us from all over the world, and we invest in climate startups working within food, transport, energy, natural assets, infrastructure and new frontiers. Our program is designed to guide founders through complex entrepreneurial issues, add structure, and help you raise your next round.

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Katapult Ocean Accelerator

Our award-winning accelerator program combines 90 days of intense workshops, network & learning sessions with €150,000-500,000 investments. Founders join us from all over the world, and we invest in ocean startups working within food, transport, energy, natural assets, infrastructure and new frontiers. Our program is designed to guide founders through complex entrepreneurial issues, add structure, and help you raise your next round.

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Previous accelerators

We have previously run 12 accelerator programs, which consist of 9 flagship programs and 3 corporate programs. The type of startups we have attracted address either a social or environmental challenge. Since 2017, we have invested in 138 impact tech companies from 32 different countries. Of these, 50% involve climate technology.

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    Testimonial: BioEsol

    “Katapult has been a game changer for the BioEsol team; it has given us the tools, shared knowledge, and an impressive network of mentors and investors, which without a doubt, has strengthened all our efforts to achieve our goals”

    Alejandra Alfaro
    Co-founder & CMO, BioEsol (Climate Cohort, 2022)

  • Testimonial: Ittinsect

    “Katapult is the acceleration programme that takes away from you any fear of going big on investments, going international and growing like crazy.”

    Alessandro Romano
    CEO, Ittinsct (Climate Cohort, 2022)

  • Testimonial: Crop2Cash

    “The whole program has been valuable, I’ve spoken to 4 startups and recommended it to all”

    Michael Ogundare
    Founder & CEO, Crop2Cash (Africa Cohort, 2022)

  • Testimonial: Wildfire Energy

    “The Katapult program enabled us to finalise our Seed round and to achieve our initial objective of establishing an entry point into Europe and exposure to impact investors in this region. While it is the end of the program for us, it is just the beginning of our next journey.”

    Greg Perkins
    CEO, Wildfire Energy (Climate Cohort, 2022)

  • Testimonial: Carbonwave

    “Katapult’s program helped us tell our story in a more compelling manner, brought investors to our round through a well run pitch day, and continues to help us find more customers through their valuable mentor network. We will continue to benefit from this strong program for years.”

    Geoff Chapin
    CEO, Carbonwave (Ocean Cohort, 2022)

  • Testimonial: Complete Farmer

    “[The program] really focuses on how you can achieve maximum impact. I would recommend to every startup working in this space.”

    Desmond Koney
    CEO, Complete Farmer (Africa Cohort, 2022)

Testimonial: BioEsol

“Katapult has been a game changer for the BioEsol team; it has given us the tools, shared knowledge, and an impressive network of mentors and investors, which without a doubt, has strengthened all our efforts to achieve our goals”

Alejandra Alfaro
Co-founder & CMO, BioEsol (Climate Cohort, 2022)

Accelerator Team

Accelerator Content Partners

Content Partners

Strategy Tools, OwnersRoom and Teamtailor content partners in our accelerator program, delivering video content and live sessions to our startups.