MYCELLIUM

WE ARE

CULTIVATING
ECOSYSTEMS
FOR LASTING IMPACT

We empower youth, startups, and partners worldwide to turn ideas into impact through programs like CIC, Climate Studio, and Climate Connect.

  • Interdisciplinary Innovators
  • Climate Consultants
  • Ecosystem Builders
  • Youth Leadership
  • Climate Justice Advocates
  • Climate Educator

Theory of change of Mycellium

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Working withour partners to…Which makes itpossible to…Which contributesto…Supporting…To achieve our longterm goal of…SystemChange ApproachOutcomes0–2 yearsSystemChange Objective2–3 yearsTarget GroupsSocialChange Goal5 years
Empower youth & startups through climate education
Foster innovation for sustainable business models
Build collaboration between academia, private sector, & civil society
Equipping students with climate education, cross-cultural collaboration, & leadership skills to drive global impact
Support startups to design & test scalable climate solutions
Increase visibility & investment in climate innovation
Access to knowledge, global resources & skilled professionals for mentoring young innovators
Skilled youth workforce driving green transitions
Climate-smart enterprises with sustainable business models
Stronger collaboration between education, industry, & communities
Youth innovators & students
Climate startups & social enterprises
Cities, local governments, & ecosystem builders
A global ecosystem where youth-led innovation accelerates climate action, supports sustainable livelihoods, & drives just transitions across the Global South.

CIC Impact on Students

53 COUNTRIES AND 124 UNIVERSITIES

Collaborated with 26 climate startups tackling global climate and business challenges through innovation and teamwork.

182 STUDENTS

Gained interdisciplinary climate experience and climate education

75%

Participants representing from Global South

53%

Female participation driving climate gender equality

CIC Impact on Climate Startups

10 COUNTRIES AND 24 CLIMATE STARTUPS

Climate startups supported through Climate Innovation Challenge

56% Startups

From Global North includes UK, New Zealand, Canada and USA

8,320 Hours

Consultation delivered through the CIC program

44% Startups

From Global South includes Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Kenya and South Africa