Climate Solutions Accelerator

The Climate Solutions Accelerator is a program designed to foster impactful research and bring effective climate solutions to communities in Pennsylvania and around the world.

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Inspired by Penn State’s land-grant mission, the Climate Solutions Accelerator facilitates connections among researchers, implementation partners, and community members across various fields to address the challenges of climate change. By working together, we can forecast climate impacts more accurately, identify locations and regions at risk, and implement equitable and sustainable solutions that ensure a healthier future for both people and the planet.

Helping Research Teams Take Flight

The Climate Solutions Accelerator empowers research teams working on promising climate solutions with access to essential resources, mentorship, and funding.

Engaging Partners for Real-World Impact

Implementation partners from industry, government, and foundations provide valuable insights and expertise, ensuring that program solutions have a meaningful and tangible impact on the real world.

Implementing Place-Based Solutions

By focusing on place-based engagement, the program acknowledges that climate change impacts communities differently and addresses each location’s unique challenges and opportunities.

2025 Climate Solutions Accelerator Program

The Climate Solutions Accelerator program provides faculty opportunities to receive funding for workshops and projects.

Level 1: Workshops

Level 1 is a call for proposals for collaborative workshops to establish and/or advance teams aligned with the Climate Consortium’s themes. Level 1 workshop proposals are expected to support the development of level 2 Accelerator team projects.