An online course for future innovators solving climate challenges with clean tech and entrepreneurship.
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Access a large network of innovators
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time.
The need for clean technology solutions has never been more urgent.
The world is looking for visionary thinkers who can bridge the gap between technology and sustainability.
Have you ever dreamed of building your own green startup to save the world?
Do you already have an idea and are looking for others like you to join and build it together?
Do you have like-minded friends with whom you can work together for a better future?
Then the Clean Tech Academy is the perfect opportunity for you!
What you'll gain
💡Ideate successful startups leveraging deep tech
🚀 Discover cutting-edge clean tech solutions
💣 Learn how to disrupt industries through innovation
🤝 Collaborate and work in teams with a diverse community for impactful results
Apply if you are
🎓 Student, PhD, or young professional based in the EU
⚡ Passionate about clean energy, innovation or entrepreneurship
🌍 Open to all disciplines (engineers, designers, social scientists, business professionals, and more)
About the program
📅 September – November 2025 | 🌍 Fully Online | 🗣 Taught in English (with ENG and ITA subtitles)
The Clean Tech Academy is an intensive three months online program that gives participants the tools and knowledge they need to innovate, ideate, and launch clean tech solutions inside existing companies or as standalone startups.
This isn’t just another course—it’s a hands-on incubator for future entrepreneurs.
How it works
Watch video lectures about the 5 deep tech verticals and choose one challenge.
Then, you are split into teamsand work on your challenge: what is the problem you want to address? What the solution? Is there product-market fit?
The team does so by completing deliverables and peer-reviewing them among teams.
Last but not least, you pitch the startup idea and get scored. Are you going to be the winner?
How it works
Watch video lectures about the 5 deep tech verticals and choose one challenge.
Then, you are split into teamsand work on your challenge: what is the problem you want to address? What the solution? Is there product-market fit?
The team does so by completing deliverables and peer-reviewing them among teams.
Last but not least, you pitch the startup idea and get scored. Are you going to be the winner?
Lecturers
🚀 Win exclusive access to deeptech events and experience the thrill of innovation first hand!
What you'll learn
👾 Deep Tech overview
Explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the energy and climate tech landscape.
Get insights into market needs and emerging trends from industry leaders.
🔬 Research & Ideation
Learn how to shape your ideas and creativity into solid, market-viable solutions using innovation methods and tools.
🎙️ Validation & Communication
Discover how to understand if your idea is market-ready.
Learn the art of effective business storytelling and pitching to engage with key stakeholders, potential customers, and industry experts.
Program timeline
BEFORE
TBD --- Application opens
TBD --- Q&A webinar for any question (register TBD)
TBD --- Application closes
Questions?
We held a webinar to present the course. Check the recording 🔗 here
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& Start Your Clean Tech Journey!
The application process is currently closed. You can register on the waitlist to know when it will reopen.
Build together
the future
of clean technology
Organized by Politecnico di Torino & Miticoro Foundation.
Supported by the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
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