OPEN CALL

About the event

Startup & Ecosystem Events at the Estonia Pavilion

BRING YOUR CLIMATE INNOVATION CONVERSATION TO COP31

Estonia is known for turning bold ideas into scalable global solutions. A compact, digitally enabled country with a close-knit and outward-looking startup community, Estonia offers an environment where founders, investors, researchers, public institutions and support organisations can collaborate quickly. Its growing cleantech sector builds on technological expertise, strong networks and a shared ambition to accelerate sustainable economic development across energy, materials, mobility, circularity and beyond.

At COP31, the Estonia Pavilion will open its doors to startups and startup ecosystem actors from around the world. We invite proposals for engaging on-site events that explore how startups can be supported to develop, test, finance and scale solutions with positive climate impact. We welcome diverse formats and international collaboration, provided that the event is clearly connected to startup support and ecosystem development.

CALL AT A GLANCE

Event date: 19 November 2026

Who should apply: Startups, incubators, accelerators, investors, universities, public bodies, networks and other startup ecosystem organisations worldwide

Focus: Events must be connected to supporting startups, climate innovation or startup ecosystem development

Formats: Keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, roundtables, showcases, networking sessions and other engaging on-site formats

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

  • Applying does not include or guarantee COP31 accreditation. The applicant is responsible for securing and covering the cost of their own accreditation.
  • The applicant must ensure that every proposed speaker, panellist and moderator has valid COP31 accreditation.
  • Travel, accommodation and related participation costs are not covered and must be arranged and paid by the applicant and/or participants.
  • The event, including all speakers and panellists, is expected to take place fully on site. Online or hybrid participation is not guaranteed.
  • Submission of an application does not automatically confirm inclusion in the Estonia Pavilion programme. Programme selections and time slots are subject to curatorial and operational considerations.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit this application form by 18 October 2026.

Selected applicants will be contacted by 23 October 2026.

If you have questions please contact: Anneli Ohvril, Estonia Pavilion Programme Lead, at [email protected].