Cleantech Open 2026 Accelerator

About

An accelerator program designed for early-stage entrepreneurs in cleantech innovation, offering a comprehensive business development curriculum, expert mentorship, and opportunities to network with investors. Participants will also have the chance to compete for cash prizes and in-kind services at regional and national levels.

Benefits

• 🚀Business Development Program
  Access to a full business development program
• 🧑‍🏫 Expert Mentorship
  Expert mentorship from experienced business and technical experts
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Investor networking opportunities and industry connections
• 🏆Competition for Prizes
  Chance to compete regionally and nationally for cash prizes and in-kind services.

Eligibility Criteria

• Technology must fit into categories such as Energy Generation, Energy Distribution & Storage, Energy Efficiency, Chemicals & Advanced Materials, Information & Communications Technologies (ICT), Green Building, Transportation, Agriculture, Water & Waste
• Team must include a full-time student as the Team Lead for student teams
• Open to early-stage entrepreneurs in cleantech innovation.

Participation Commitments

• Application fee of $80, with early bird pricing of $30 until February 28, 2026
• Required participation in National Academy on May 28th-29th in New York City
• Program dates from May 31st to August 25th, with regional finals in September and global finals in October.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Cleantech