Program Description: The Clean Energy Trust Challenge is a nationally recognized accelerator program and one of the largest focused solely on cleantech in the country. The challenge promotes clean energy innovation and has led to the development and growth of more than 80 businesses throughout the Midwest. CET has awarded more than $3 million to 29 companies who have proceeded to raise more than $71 million in follow-on private and public funding, and have created more than 300 jobs since 2010.
Technology Sectors Supported: Agriculture, Chemicals & Advanced Materials, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Green Buildings, Information & Communication Tech, Other, Power Generation, Smart Grid, Transportation & Mobility, Waste, Water
Stage of Company Served: Early Stage - Idea/Proof of Concept, Funding/Sales, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Testing/Certification
Program Tenure: 7 years
Requirements: JANUARY 6 Application Deadline
MARCH 1 Finalists & Mentors Announced
MARCH 2 - APRIL 10 Mentorship & Curriculum
APRIL 12 Clean Energy Trust Challenge
Cost/Fees for Services/Equity Stake: No Cost
Contact
Emily Achler
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 734
Chicago
, IL
60606
