RANKED: The 20 best European cities for climate tech in 2026
20 May 2026
06:00
Europe's climate tech ecosystem is showing signs of recovery after a tough period – but that growth isn't evenly distributed across the continent.
Certain cities are taking the lead – and many of them are not your usual suspects.
In this exclusive deep dive, covering more than 4,000 deals across the last two and a half years, you'll find:
→ The hottest 20 European cities for climate tech right now
→ An interactive data table to compare how each city is performing
→ Exclusive founder and investor views from Europe's top climate tech cities
→ Standout deals and key investors for every city on the list
Certain cities are taking the lead – and many of them are not your usual suspects.
In this exclusive deep dive, covering more than 4,000 deals across the last two and a half years, you'll find:
→ The hottest 20 European cities for climate tech right now
→ An interactive data table to compare how each city is performing
→ Exclusive founder and investor views from Europe's top climate tech cities
→ Standout deals and key investors for every city on the list
Climate tech funding fell in Europe in 2025, yet the picture isn't uniform. In some cities, total capital raised for climate tech increased markedly. Others are off to a very strong start to 2026, with one city on track for its record year.
To give you a comprehensive overview of which cities in Europe are leading on climate tech right now, we've trawled through over 4000 deals from 2024, 2025, and 2026 so far.