Value proposition

Evergreen Climate Innovations, formerly Clean Energy Trust, supports entrepreneurs and startups that are bringing impact

Evergreen Climate Innovations, formerly Clean Energy Trust, provides catalytic capital and support to entrepreneurs and startups that bring impactful climate technologies to market. The nonprofit pioneered its 501vc® Investment Fund to align philanthropic and corporate contributions to deliver environmental, economic, and social impact. Evergreen advances and expands access to innovation across the Greater Midwest and cultivates an ecosystem of investors, donors, and collaborators. For over a decade, Evergreen Climate Innovations has invested in startups that have raised $41 for every $1 invested. Learn more at evergreeninno.org

Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Next Generation Transportation, Smart Grid, Battery & Storage Technology, Entrepreneurship, Biofuels/Bioenergy, Small Business Resources, cleantech, and climatetech