Hub71+ ClimateTech — Cohort 20
Hub71+ ClimateTech is the climate / energy / sustainability vertical on top of Access, Cohort 20, open as of 23 August 2026 with no verified close date. Same campus, same Abu Dhabi substance test, narrower thesis. If your deck mentions climate once in the appendix, apply to Access instead. If climate is the company, use this slug — it will still be this URL next cohort.
DESK TAKE
Verticals exist so Hub71 can staff the right partners. Do not pick ClimateTech because it sounds fundable. Pick it because that is the product.
ELIGIBILITY
For climate tech and sustainability startups (pre-seed to Series A) that want to scale from Abu Dhabi. - Sector: decarbonisation, sustainability and climate technologies only - Stage: pre-seed to Series A - At least one founder expected to relocate long-term to Abu Dhabi - Pitch deck (PDF) covering problem, solution, business model, traction, funds raised, team and Abu Dhabi plans - Same Cohort 20 cycle and four-stage selection as the Access Programme
QUESTIONS
Can I apply to Access and ClimateTech?
Use the vertical that matches. Duplicate applications waste their time and yours.
Do I need to be in energy already?
You need a climate-relevant product, not an oil-major CV. Read their current brief.