Startup Fund Opportunities

Startup Fund Opportunities is sponsored by Evergreen Climate Innovations. Provides support to climate tech entrepreneurs through investment funds and inclusive entrepreneurship awards.

Catalyzing climate innovation | Evergreen Climate Innovations Catalyzing climate innovation Evergreen advances climate tech in the Greater Midwest We support startups bringing impactful climate technologies to market. We make seed investments and provide hands-on support to entrepreneurs. We expand access to innovation by cultivating an ecosystem of investors, corporate partners, donors, and collaborators.

SEM image of NanoGraf Corporation's G6 Powder, which reduces swelling and capacity loss during battery cycling. Our portfolio provides solutions for the climate emergency For over a decade, we’ve worked to help climate innovators connect to funding, demo opportunities, customers, and investors.

Why We Invest Our Portfolio female / minority founders follow-on funding catalyzed in follow-on funding per $1 invested Discover our portfolio of startups tackling climate change We provide climate tech startups with more than just early-stage funding. We work to ensure their success.

Portfolio Company Testimonial from Kadeya “At Kadeya, we live our mission to “drink local” – we source water locally to support local water systems and eliminate the heavy carbon footprint that comes from shipping liquid all over the world. We knew there had to be convenient, sustainable hydration solutions so, with the support of investors like Evergreen Climate Innovations, Kadeya has reimagined this critical supply chain.

” At Kadeya, we live our mission to “drink local” – we source water locally to support local water systems and eliminate the heavy carbon footprint that comes from shipping liquid all over the world. We knew there had to be convenient, sustainable hydration solutions so, with the support of investors like Evergreen Climate Innovations, Kadeya has reimagined this critical supply chain.

Manuela Zoninsein, Founder and CEO Chicago-based startup manufactures an autonomous and self-serving beverage station using reusable, digitally identifiable bottles A sustainable hydration solution provider that eliminates the need for disposable packaging Learn More Portfolio Companies Portfolio Company Testimonial from Cache Energy “One of the biggest public fears facing our transition to clean energy has been potential job loss due to changing skillsets.

Our technology removes that challenge because it is very similar to thermal power plants, thus uses the same trained workforce and leverages the existing infrastructure to install and operate. Only the technology is new and safer! ” One of the biggest public fears facing our transition to clean energy has been potential job loss due to changing skillsets.

Our technology removes that challenge because it is very similar to thermal power plants, thus uses the same trained workforce and leverages the existing infrastructure to install and operate. Only the technology is new and safer!

An ultra-long duration energy storage technology based on low cost, non-toxic, abundant material Champaign, IL-based startup makes clean energy accessible and affordable everywhere Learn More Portfolio Companies Portfolio Company Testimonial from CorePower Magnetics “Magnetics technology has been slow to innovate which has severely limited renewable power and electric vehicles from reaching their full potential.

We are grateful for the support of our efforts to enable solar and EV adoption by optimizing our proprietary magnetic materials and manufacturing processing to increase performance and promote widespread commercialization. ” Magnetics technology has been slow to innovate which has severely limited renewable power and electric vehicles from reaching their full potential.

We are grateful for the support of our efforts to enable solar and EV adoption by optimizing our proprietary magnetic materials and manufacturing processing to increase performance and promote widespread commercialization.

Pittsburgh-based startup offers state-of-the-art compact and efficient magnetic solutions Reduces the need for rare earth elements in electric motors and the grid Learn More Portfolio Companies AllCell’s microscope image displays its proprietary phase change material that keeps lithium-ion batteries running cool for maximum efficiency and lifespan.

We provide our supporters with a unique window into the innovation ecosystem while providing the opportunity to make a positive and compounding impact on the climate emergency, putting grants and contributions to work again and again . 75F’s smart building platform captures millions of data points throughout a building to optimize for comfort and efficiency. Check back for more upcoming events.

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