Cox Cleantech Accelerator powered by gener8tor — Winter 2027 Cohort

About

A 12-week Atlanta-based accelerator that invests $250,000 in five pre-seed to seed cleantech startups per cohort and provides mentorship, corporate connections and investor exposure, while accepting teams from anywhere if they can be in Atlanta for most of the program.

Benefits

• 💰$250K capital investment
  Selected startups receive a $250,000 capital investment per startup; the instrument, equity terms and program fee are not publicly disclosed
• 🧑‍🏫 Individualized coaching and mentorship
  Program includes individualized coaching, dedicated mentorship from Cox and access to a network of 100+ serial entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts
• 🤝Commercial connections
  Build relationships with investors and corporate partners to unlock pilots and scale opportunities in Atlanta and beyond
• 🌱Cleantech expertise
  Direct access to experts with decades of cleantech investment and operational experience
• 🏢Atlanta workspace
  A collaborative workspace in the heart of Atlanta
• 🎤Live pitch event
  A live pitch event with investors
• 🎟️ Workshops and conference roles
  Mentor swarms, cross-functional workshops and roles at industry conferences, including opportunities at Atlanta Tech Week and Super South
• 📈12 weeks of intensive programming
  A 12-week program designed to keep founders moving, building and connecting

Eligibility Criteria

• Mandatory: pre-seed to seed-stage cleantech startup
• Mandatory: IP secured or patent pending
• Mandatory: 2+ team members
• Mandatory: open to teams from anywhere in the world
• Mandatory participation expectation: ready to be in person in Atlanta for most of the program
• Preferred: scalable business model with real market potential, whether generating revenue or on a clear path to adoption
• Preferred: determined, climate-focused founder
• Founders from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply

Target Region

Worldwide

Target Sector

Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Other