Applications open · COP31 Antalya

Climate startups at the heart of COP31

The COP31 Startup Zone brings climate startups, investors and decision-makers under one roof in the Green Zone for 11 days. Take your seat on the implementation stage of the global climate transition.

Location
Antalya COP31 Center
Green Zone · At the main entrance, under the COP Tower
Date
9-20 November 2026
Antalya
197
Country representatives
11
Conference days
10+1
Priority themes
3,600 m²
COP31 Startup Zone area

The first of its kind

What makes the Startup Zone
first-of-its-kind

The Startup Zone gives climate startups a home of their own inside the conference. Not a pavilion, not a side event, but a fully designed zone with stages, studios, B2B spaces, and an investor lounge.

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First at COP's with this Scale

For the first time at a COP, an independent space of this scale is dedicated to the startup ecosystem at COP31 in Antalya. Not a pavilion or a side event, it is designed as the ecosystem's own home with stages, studios and meeting spaces.

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Startup Workshop COP31SW-COP31

During the event, workshops with selected members of the Startup Zone, SW-COP31 identifies the sector's current challenges and the solutions proposed to address them.

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Delegation Contact

The aim is for the startup ecosystem to engage with national delegations, both to make its voice heard and to feel more part of the Conference.

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Investor Area

A space dedicated to one-to-one meetings between investors and startups. Meetings can be scheduled before the event or held on site.

Priority Themes

In Antalya, eleven priority themes

01

Zero Waste

Unlocking the climate action potential of waste management through scalable circular economy solutions

02

Oceans and Seas

Protecting marine ecosystems and unlocking blue carbon for climate resilience

03

Food Security

Advancing the global transition toward sustainable and resilient food systems

04

Climate-Resilient Cities

Climate-resilient cities to ensure liveable places for everyone

05

Powering Climate Action

Accelerating delivery through practical partnerships across financial and institutional channels

06

Youth and Education

Young people as architects of climate solutions, not just inheritors of climate risks

07

Green Industrialization

Low-carbon industrial pathways that support development, competitiveness, and just transition

08

Clean Energy Transition

Clean, secure, and affordable energy for all

09

Rio Synergy

Integrated solutions where climate, biodiversity, and desertification converge

10

Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems

Building climate-resilient, low-carbon and equity-focused health systems for the future

11
Cross-cutting theme

Green Tech

For climate solutions that don't map to the themes above, accelerating climate outcomes through digital and deep-tech innovation across sectors

Frequently asked

Frequently asked

What exactly is the Startup Zone?
A dedicated, fully designed home for climate startups inside COP31, set in the public Green Zone with stages, studios, B2B spaces, and an investor lounge. Not a pavilion, not a side event.
How do I take part, as an Exhibitor or a Sponsor?
Two routes. As an Exhibitor you take your own space on the floor (a desk stand, 5 m², or 15 m²). As a Sponsor you back the Zone and take a branded role across it. You can apply for either from the top of this page.
Who is the desk stand for?
The desk stand is built for early-stage climate startups, companies 0 to 3 years old, who want a foothold on the floor to meet people and show what they are building.
Does applying secure my space?
No. Your submission is an expression of interest, not a confirmed allocation. All submissions are reviewed against total demand and operational feasibility; formal allocation and space decisions are communicated in separate correspondence, through startup@cop31.tr.
Will investors actually be there?
Yes. The Zone runs an investor lounge and schedules investor and founder meetings before and during the event, so the conversations that move capital happen on the floor, not only in the hallway.
What is the Startup Workshop COP31 (SW-COP31)?
Over ten days of workshops, selected members of the Startup Zone work with SW-COP31 to identify the sector's current challenges and the solutions proposed to address them.
How can I join the SW-COP31?
Participation in the SW-COP31 is arranged through a separate application form. Submissions are reviewed by the COP31 Startup Zone team, and selected participants are confirmed in separate correspondence at a later stage.
For more questions, visit the COP31 portal