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 C³ here.

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

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.

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.

The Transformative Climate Communities Program (TCC) invests in community-led climate resilience projects in the California’s most disadvantaged communities. The program objectives are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health and the environment, and support economic opportunity and shared prosperity. TCC’s unique, place-based strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is designed to catalyze collective impact through a combination of community-driven climate projects in a single neighborhood. TCC Implementation Grants support an integrated set of projects within a neighborhood project area of approximately five square miles. Projects must reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly over time, leverage additional funding sources, and provide health, environmental and economic benefits to the community.

This is an opportunity to develop and deploy highly visible and replicable projects that demonstrate community-led, data-driven, and lasting innovation in local climate action through the Action Fund. ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Inc. (ICLEI USA) is accepting expressions of interest (EOI) from nonprofit and civil society organizations or consortiums of organizations (located in the US or US territories) that have a plan to accelerate the implementation of a city climate action plan while addressing inequality. Each of the two awardees or consortiums will receive $1,000,000 to fund activities identified by the awardee and ICLEI USA and supported by local government leadership.

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.

The Sustainable Cities Accelerator is a virtual six-week, technical, business, and mentorship accelerator delivered by Freshwater Advisors and Public Spend Forum, along with other industry-leading partners. You will get to work with leading AWS technical experts to build and scale your cloud platform. Mobility and Transportation is the first cohort of 2022 for the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator.

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.

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