United States Climatetech Canadian Technology Accelerator

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

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) for climatetech will help you find venture investors and customers in three of the largest American climatetech markets: 

• Boston  
• Denver 
• San Francisco 

Investors, partners, and customers are looking for high impact solutions to help combat climate change and meet emerging needs for markets like: 

• buildings, materials, and construction  
• transportation and infrastructure 
• energy storage 
• grid resilience and modernization

The Climatetech CTA will give you: 

• tangible feedback on investment strategies 
• connections to valuable climatetech networks in the U.S. 
• investment pitch opportunities 
• U.S.-specific market intelligence with legal professionals 
• market intelligence and mentorship
• business development opportunities 

We are seeking innovative Canadian climatetech companies that: 

• are raising, or planning to raise, a Series A round of funding within the next 12 months 
• offer differentiated, climate-focused technologieshave market traction through existing sales or investment in Canada and/or the U.S. and are looking to meet with new potential customers
• have a strong, passionate, and committed team with clear market-entry goals 

Your company must have: 

• commercialized solutions 
• investment and business development targets soon 
• solutions with a focus on sustainability and/or GHG reduction 
• the ability to commit to virtual and in person programming 

We use a broad definition of climatetech and are interested in working with a wide range of technologies. This includes technologies that:

• mitigate the impacts of climate change
• drive efficiency
• reduce a sector's carbon impact

While companies across all climatetech subsectors are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to those in:

• energy
• grid resiliency
• energy storage
• building materials

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

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
  • other potential investors, partners, and customers 
• brokered introductions to sector experts and key players in three 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 
• dedicated space in the widely distributed CTA Climatetech Dealbook 

This program will begin in September 2026 continuing through March 2027.  The program will take between 1 to 2 hours each week virtually in September and October, with additional virtual programing in February and March.  You will have access to customized support including: 

• Matching with a mentor and/or sector expert with wide-ranging industry experience. This will help you prepare to scale your business and attract customers and investors in the U.S. and worldwide.
• Individual deep dive sessions by cleantech trade commissioners in Denver and Boston.

The sessions aim to identify areas where market barriers can be reduced to promote exporting your technology or raising funds in the U.S.  

Participants will also have the opportunity to:

• pitch directly to researchers at the National Lab of the Rockies (NLR)
• receive feedback on technology validation or technical challenges (up to two cohort companies)
• participate in additional programming with NLR, including the Industry Growth Forum
• The program will conclude with in-person sessions in Boston, Los Angeles and Denver

This is a non-equity program offered at no cost to Canadian companies, except for individual travel expenses.Participants should plan to spend a minimum of 10 days in the United States. The in-person sessions are expected to take place in late October or early November.