Hack (ClimateHack): price, who can join and alternatives
Hack is a Switzerland-based community for climate founders, funders and operators, running chapter events in cities and the ClimateHack Weekly newsletter. It also runs HackSummit in Lausanne each year. Chapter events are free with registration.
Hack (ClimateHack) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Climate founders, funders and operators. | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Zurich chapter event on 11 November 2026. | luma.com |
| Price | Chapter event is free with registration. | luma.com |
| Where | Zurich chapter venue, Switzerland. | luma.com |
| Newsletter | Weekly climate news and funding newsletter. | climate-hack.beehiiv.com |
| Recent activity | Newsletter issue dated Jun 26, 2026. | climate-hack.beehiiv.com |
| Annual summit | HackSummit 2026 was held on April 22 to 23 in Lausanne. | hacksummit.co |
| Summit audience | The summit is aimed at founders and investors in hard tech. | hacksummit.co |
| Event format | Chapter events include short startup pitches. | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Climate and food tech founders in Switzerland and wider Europe
- Hard tech founders who want investor contact at a yearly summit
- Founders who want a weekly climate funding newsletter
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a daily online chat community
- Founders outside cities with a Hack chapter
- Anyone looking for workspace
Alternatives to Hack (ClimateHack)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 4WARD | Free | Create a free profile |
| 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 |
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Questions about Hack (ClimateHack)
- Who is Hack for?
- Climate founders, funders and operators.
- Are chapter events free?
- The Zurich event on 11 November 2026 is free, but registration is required.
- Does Hack run a summit?
- Yes. HackSummit 2026 ran on April 22 to 23 in Lausanne.
- Is there a newsletter?
- Yes. ClimateHack Weekly covers climate news, funding and insights, with an issue dated Jun 26, 2026.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Chapter events free with registration; summit price not published
- Entry rule
- Register for chapter events on Luma
- Format
- City chapter events in Europe and beyond, weekly newsletter, annual summit
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Hack isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.