Updated: June 13, 2026

Alumni startups
676
Total investments
679
Successful exits
20
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Description
The Cleantech Open is a non-profit organization that runs an accelerator for cleantech startups. It provides infrastructure and processes to develop and motivate entrepreneurs and early-stage companies creating clean and environmentally-sustainable technologies. The company offers support, education, resources, and mentoring services to help entrepreneurs gain access to potential customers and funding sources, high profile events, and press and publicity.
Location
Countries invested
Program details
Key dates
Duration12 weeks
Investment offer
Can lead rounds
Yes
OfferUp to $150,000 in total cash prizes and/or investment and up to $50,000 of in-kind services.
Details
The cash component of each award may be provided as a grant or as seed capital (investment). The grand prize is provided as a SAFE note.