United States climatetech - Canadian Technology Accelerator

Do you want to grow your climatetech business in the United States? There is a significant demand for climatetech solutions in the U.S. driven by both policy and market forces.

The Canadian Technology Accelerator for climatetech will help you find venture investors and customers in four of the largest climatetech markets in the U.S.:

• New York
• San Francisco
• Boston
• Denver

Investors, partners, and customers are looking for high impact solutions to help combat climate change and meet the emerging needs of the market and consumers across the following categories:

• Buildings, materials, and construction
• Transportation and infrastructure
• Energy storage
• Renewable energy
• And many more!

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What are the benefits of joining?

The Climatetech CTA will give you:

• Tangible feedback on investment strategies
• Connections to valuable climatetech networks in the US
• Investment pitch opportunities
• US-specific market intelligence with legal professionals
• Market intelligence and mentorship

Who should apply

We are seeking innovative Canadian climatetech companies who:

• are looking to raise a seed or series A round of funding either currently or within the next 12 months
• have a differentiated technology
• have market traction through existing sales or investment in Canada or in the U.S.
• have a strong, passionate and committed team with specific market-entry goals

We use a broad definition of climatetech and we are interested in working with a wide range of technologies, in particular those that mitigate the impacts of climate change, drive efficiency or reduce a sector’s carbon impact.

While we encourage all companies in all climatetech subsectors to apply, companies with a focus on water and wastewater might be better suited for other TCS programing.

The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity and diversity in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds and orientations to apply.

What you need to apply

How the program works

Upon acceptance, your business will participate in:

• curated introductions to prominent U.S. climatetech venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, family offices, corporate strategic venture groups, and other potential investors, partners and customers
• brokered introductions to sector exports and key players in four vibrant U.S. climatetech markets
• opportunities to pitch to U.S.-based investors and buyers
• extensive background intelligence on local markets including:
  • regulatory environments
  • financing
  • customer acquisition
  • investor attraction
• access to dedicated sector experts who will help with targeted introductions and other program initiatives
• review and edits to your pitch deck by an experienced graphic designer

This program will begin in August 2023 and will take between 1-2 hours each week, virtually.

You will have access to customized support including:

• matching with a mentor and/or sector expert with wide-ranging industry experience from the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), that will help you prepare to scale your business and attract customers and investors in the U.S. and worldwide
• individual deep dive sessions by the Cleantech trade commissioners in New York, San Francisco, Denver, and Boston to identify areas where market barriers can be reduced to promote exporting your technology or raising funds in the U.S.
• an opportunity to pitch directly to the researchers at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with a chance to work with their teams on third-party validation and technical problem solving

The program will culminate with in-person sessions in San Francisco, New York, and Boston. This non-equity program is at no cost to Canadian companies beyond any individual travel costs they incur.

Founders should plan to spend a minimum of 10 days in the country. Anticipated dates of in-person program will be end of October / early November.

Contact us

Learn more about CTA Climatetech by contacting:

Emily Raab
Trade Commissioner - San Francisco
Canadian Technology Accelerator for Climatetech
emily.raab@international.gc.ca

Andrew Maker
Trade Commissioner - Boston
Canadian Technology Accelerator for Climatetech
andrew.maker@international.gc.ca

Stephen Davis
Trade Commissioner - Denver
Canadian Technology Accelerator for Climatetech
stephen.davis@international.gc.ca

Robert Parker
Trade Commissioner - New York
Canadian Technology Accelerator for Climatetech
robert.parker@international.gc.ca