Updated: June 13, 2026
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Cleantech Open

Palo Alto, USA

Cleantech Open National

Alumni startups

676

Total investments

679

Successful exits

20

About the program

Program type
Investment stage
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

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.

Numbers

Total Investments
679
Lead Investments
307
Alumni Startups
676
Total Exits
20