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Impact Together Community

The Impact Together Community is an initiative of the team at BASE Associates. Membership is free and limited to the founders, CEOs and leaders of companies working on solutions for the climate crisis and environmental sustainability. Members benefit from: free coaching, free bi-monthly workshop, free bi-monthly resources, partnership opportunities and community awards.

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LG Chem Global Innovation Challenge – Sustainable Solutions

For the LG Chem Global Innovation Challenge – Sustainable Solutions, we are on the lookout for game-changing players with disruptive technologies that are ready to scale their impact and leverage the network, expertise, and funding of Korea’s largest chemical company. Benefits: leverage and access LG Chem’s global network, various types of funding with the size of 9 billion USD up to 2025 in total, collaboration opportunities with a variety of experts to scale up your technology, work with LG Chem’s both Business and R&D departments.

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Centrepolis C3 Accelerator

C3 is a growth stage accelerator focused on identifying best-in-class proven technologies globally, connecting them to Michigan partners that can benefit by deploying these innovations and supporting the scaling of these businesses in Michigan. With a $2.6M seed fund (We expect this seed fund to grow) this program is funding the commercialization and demonstration of renewable energy, energy efficiency, emission reduction, clean air and water, recycling, and upcycling technologies. The program offers equity-free, zero-interest $50,000 investments to support commercialization efforts. As our seed fund grows, we expect the investment to as well.

Accelerator services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and validation, along with pilot and demonstration project cost-sharing, assistance from experts-in-residence, design for manufacturability assessments, supply chain development support and go-to-market support services. The Accelerator will also help in applying for federal grants and connections to universities, national laboratories, customers, strategic partners, and investors. Learn more about Chere.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Scholarship

At Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS), we are committed to ensuring that those who are seeking to make an impact in the cleantech and sustainability industries have the ability to access opportunities through our programs and network. Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is excited to create the WCS Scholarship Membership which is designed to open doors and strengthen access into the cleantech and sustainability conversations and to allow new members the opportunity to grow their careers and create their positive impact on the green economy. Benefits:

  • WCS Chapter Membership valued at $147/year
  • Access to WCS Mentorship Program application
  • Access to all WCS Virtual Events free
  • Access to a network and community of women in diverse fields of work
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New Mexico LEEP

New Mexico LEEP matches entrepreneurs with seed capital, a large network of mentors, customers, and investors and the unique expertise and resources of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories over a two year period. An application or product idea must fit into one or more of the 5 technology areas: advanced materials, AI & advanced computing, biotechnology, space systems, or energy transition. You must be willing to relocate to New Mexico for the duration of the 2-year program.

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New York: NY Green Bank

NY Green Bank is a State-sponsored, specialized financial entity working with the private sector to increase investments into New York’s clean energy markets, creating a more efficient, reliable and sustainable energy system.

NY Green Bank is a cost-effective and complementary component of New York State’s portfolio of clean energy programs. NY Green Bank works with clients and counterparties to address and alleviate specific gaps and barriers in current clean energy capital markets through a variety of approaches and transaction structures. Since inception, NY Green Bank has utilized innovative approaches to financing structures to mobilize clean energy activity and private capital in New York State, reducing the need for further ratepayer funding.

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Miller Center Accelerator

The Miller Center Accelerator is designed for high-potential social enterprises with proven traction, working on women’s economic empowerment, climate resilience, or the intersection of both. This 6-month accelerator program combines mentorship with structured curriculum to help social entrepreneurs address gaps in their impact model, business model, and growth strategies, and ultimately move them along the path toward growth, significant scale, and investment.

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Third Derivative 2022 Cohort

Bring your innovation to market faster with the best-networked climate tech accelerator. We’re here to help you bridge critical finance and resource gaps by uniting and aligning the world’s most promising climate tech startups—like you—with D3’s network of committed investors, corporate partners, market experts, and mentors. We’re looking for world-changing climate tech startups addressing billion-dollar markets in the areas of hard science, hardware, software, and business model innovation. If accepted, you’ll take part in our virtual, 18-month-long accelerator program.

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Ray of Hope Prize

The Ray of Hope Prize identifies the top nature-inspired startups in the world and fosters their growth by providing sustainable business training, communications support, and opportunities for non-dilutive funding—the top being a $100,000 equity-free prize. Armed with nature’s billions of years of research and development, these startups are uniquely suited to address critical environmental and social issues at scale.

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Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

LPO provides debt financing for the commercial deployment of large-scale energy projects. After reading about the respective program’s requirements, potential borrowers are encouraged to seek a pre-application consultation to discuss eligiblity requirements and the application process directly with LPO staff. Including a brief description of the proposed project in your email is helpful.

  • Title 17 Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program (Advanced Fossil Energy, Advanced Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy & Efficient Energy), email lgprogram@hq.doe.gov
  • Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, email atvmloan@hq.doe.gov
  • Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program, email telgp@hq.doe.gov
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