Venture For ClimateTech Cohort 5 for Early-Stage Startups

Venture For ClimateTech is now accepting applications for Cohort 5. Join an ecosystem of innovators, investors, and experts to scale your impact and accelerate your innovation.

Key Benefits of Venture for ClimateTech

Validate the Market Opportunity

Conduct customer discovery to test your innovation within true market realities.

Get Comprehensive Support

Turn your vision into reality with tools, mentor-driven education, connections, and coaching.

Secure Funding

Launch your ClimateTech business with up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding.

Access Free or Discounted Services Through Our Perk Partners

Prepare your inventory, distribution, quality assurance, logistics, and fulfillment plans to deliver high-quality products, on time.

Build a Robust Team

Tap into our diverse ecosystem and get help with early hires.

Gain a Pathway to Scale

Get manufacturing support through Scale For ClimateTech and introductions to other programs when you’re ready to move your prototype into production.

Eligibility Criteria

We broadly are interested in companies developing technologies which have the potential to substantially reduce GHG emissions globally, and in the state of New York in particular. The fifth cohort will focus on decarbonizing four key sectors: Buildings, Transportation, Grid, and Industry. Companies with solutions that positively help communities impacted by climate change are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Selection Criteria

Startups will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• The potential carbon equivalent reduction impact of the technology or service.
• The business opportunity makes sense, is substantial, and there is evidence of market interest.
• The founder or founding team is sharp, motivated, self-aware, and coachable
• The company is of an appropriate stage, and is positioned to benefit substantially from participation in the program.
• The startup product or service has a clear fit with the NYS ecosystem, in terms of having the opportunity for a presence, partnerships, or a market within the stage.
• The solution addresses and/or involves underserved communities in development or application.

Application Process

Applications for Cohort 5 of Venture For ClimateTech program is open and will close on March 7, 2025. You can apply through the link below.

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