4WARD: price, who can join and alternatives
4WARD is a free global climate and cleantech network with an online member platform, city hubs and WhatsApp groups. It runs monthly online sector calls and in-person meetups, plus a live investor pitch event for climate startups. It is based in Zurich and lists hubs in 90 cities.
4WARD at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | People building a climate startup, deploying capital or driving sustainability in large organisations. | 4ward.vc |
| Price | Free access to the platform, city hubs, events and member matching. | 4ward.vc |
| Size | 20,000+ members across 90 cities and 100+ countries, as stated. | 4ward.vc |
| Format | City hubs, local meetups and WhatsApp groups. | 4ward.vc |
| Online events | Free monthly sector calls and networking sessions online. | 4ward.vc |
| Where | Global, run from Zurich, Switzerland. | 4ward.vc |
| Upcoming event | The Startup Tank investor pitch event is listed for 18 November 2026. | luma.com |
| Founder programme | Early-stage climate startups pitch live to investors at The Startup Tank. | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want free access to a global climate network
- Founders looking for investor feedback through live pitch events
- Founders who travel and want local climate meetups in many cities
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a small, curated founders-only group
- Anyone wanting dedicated workspace
- People who prefer one fixed local chapter over a global platform
Alternatives to 4WARD
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Coffee London | Free (General Admission listed at 0) | Register on Luma |
| Climate Collective | Not published | Connect Now form on the website |
| Climate Hero Club | Not published | Register for events; sign in to join |
| Climate Salad | Free profile; membership from $150 AUD + GST per year | Free sign-up; company membership needs approval |
| Climate Tech Time | GBP 10.75 to GBP 11.95 per ticket (November 2026 listing) | Buy a ticket on Eventbrite |
| ClimateHaven | Hot desk $195 / month, dedicated desk $295 / month (currency not named) | Apply for incubator or coworking membership |
| eChai Climate Startups Meetup | Free (Bengaluru edition listed at 0) | RSVP for each edition |
| Hack (ClimateHack) | Chapter events free with registration; summit price not published | Register for chapter events on Luma |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about 4WARD
- Is 4WARD free?
- Yes. Its site offers free access to the global platform, city hubs, weekly events and member matching.
- Where does 4WARD meet?
- Online and through city hubs, local meetups and WhatsApp groups in 90 cities.
- Is there anything specific for founders?
- Yes. The Startup Tank lets pre-seed to Series A climate and cleantech startups pitch live to investors.
- When is the next pitch event?
- The Startup Tank is listed for 18 November 2026.
- Website
- 4ward.vc
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Create a free profile
- Format
- Global online platform plus city hubs, WhatsApp groups and online events
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