Global Cleantech Innovation Index (GCII)
The Global Cleantech Innovation Index provides insights into national cleantech innovation ecosystems and highlights the conditions enabling sustainable entrepreneurship and climate innovation.
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The GCIP Guidebooks support startups and ecosystem actors with practical tools, methodologies and guidance across key stages of cleantech innovation.
Cleantech Innovation frameworks
GCIP Frameworks provide practical guidance for strengthening cleantech innovation ecosystems. Addressing key dimensions such as policy, stakeholder engagement, capacity building and cluster development, they offer complementary approaches to foster collaboration, enhance capabilities and create enabling environments that accelerate the commercialization and scaling of climate solutions for sustainable industrial development.
Actor Engagement Framework
This publication provides practical guidance for strengthening cleantech ecosystems through enhanced collaboration among governments, entrepreneurs, investors, academia and support organizations. It highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, coordinated action and knowledge sharing to address ecosystem gaps, accelerate innovation and create enabling environments that support sustainable industrial development and climate action.
Download framework →Capacity Building Framework
This publication offers a structured approach to strengthening the capabilities of cleantech entrepreneurs and ecosystem actors. It outlines key competencies, learning pathways and support mechanisms needed to foster innovation, investment readiness and ecosystem development. By promoting targeted capacity-building efforts, it helps countries accelerate the growth and scaling of climate solutions and sustainable enterprises.
Download framework →Cluster Development Framework
This publication provides guidance for establishing and strengthening regional cleantech innovation clusters. Drawing on lessons from leading ecosystems worldwide, it highlights key success factors, stakeholder interactions and support mechanisms that enable startups and SMEs to scale. The framework helps countries foster collaboration, attract investment and accelerate sustainable industrial development.
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This publication provides guidance for developing policies and strategies that foster thriving cleantech innovation ecosystems. It helps policymakers identify priorities, address systemic barriers and create enabling environments for entrepreneurship and investment. By promoting coordinated and evidence-based approaches, it supports sustainable industrial development, climate action and long-term ecosystem resilience.
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Short summary of Framework 5 and its purpose.
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