Athar Accelerator has opened applications for the Athar Green Tech Accelerator, a 4-month program built for early stage climate and green tech startups preparing to scale. The call targets teams at the go to market stage with a working MVP or early sales or pilot traction and a clear plan to grow. Applications are due by March 11 2026 through the program registration link.
Program focus and what it is designed to do
The accelerator is positioned as an intensive track for founders refining product market fit and strengthening commercial execution for climate aligned solutions. The program is designed to help startups sharpen their value proposition, tighten their go to market strategy, and unlock practical growth opportunities. The four month format aims to move teams from early traction to more repeatable revenue with structured support.
Who can apply and what stage is expected
Athar is looking for early stage startups that can show a working MVP or evidence of early traction such as pilots, initial sales, or active customer validation. The call is open to teams across all governorates in Egypt, with a specific push to encourage women led teams to apply. By setting a go to market bar, the program signals it is aiming for startups ready to convert momentum into scale.
Priority sectors for climate and green tech
The call highlights a wide set of climate related verticals, including renewable energy, smart agriculture, recycling and waste management, and water management. It also names emissions reduction, biotechnology, and environmental data analytics as focus areas for applicants building technology driven solutions.
Support model and what participants receive
Selected startups are expected to receive tailored training, one on one mentoring, and structured guidance aimed at improving execution and market readiness. The program also promises investor exposure, positioning the cohort to build relationships that can support follow on funding or commercial partnerships. Athar’s overall approach is framed as founder first, built around hands on support that keeps entrepreneurs at the center of delivery.
Equity free prizes and what is at stake
A headline incentive is the chance to compete for a total of EGP 600000 awarded to three winning teams, described as equity free support. The program positioning suggests that participation is designed to help teams grow without immediately trading ownership for resources. For early stage founders navigating capital constraints, an equity free prize pool can provide runway while preserving flexibility for later investment rounds.
The Athar Green Tech Accelerator adds another structured pathway for climate and green tech founders to turn early traction into scalable businesses over a focused four month cycle. Startups that fit the criteria can apply by March 11 2026 and position themselves for mentoring, investor exposure, and the chance to win equity free prizes. As demand grows for practical sustainability solutions, the program aims to surface teams ready to deliver and grow.