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 four of the largest climatetech markets in the U.S.: 

• Boston 
• New York  
• 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 

Benefits of joining

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 

Who should apply

We are seeking innovative Canadian climatetech companies who: 

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

Your company must have: 

• commercialized solutions 
• investment targets in the near future 
• 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 techonologies that:

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

While we encourage companies in all climatetech subsectors to apply, companies with a focus on water, wastewater, and agri-food might find limited benefits. 

The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity and diversity in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds and orientations 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
  • 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 
• dedicated space in the widely distributed CTA Climatetech Dealbook 

This program will begin in August 2025 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). 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 the Cleantech trade commissioners in
  •  New York
  • San Francisco
  • Denver
  • Boston

The sessions aim toidentify 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). Up to two cohort companies will receive feedback from third-party validation or 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. Participants should plan to spend a minimum of 10 days in the country. The in-person program will likely take place end of October or early November.