2023 GREEN CHEMISTRY STARTUPS & FUNDING

 

 

2023 C&EN TALENTED 12 NOMINEES

https://cen.acs.org/people/profiles/CENs-Talented-12/101/i16

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL PRIZE FUNDING --GREEN CHEMISTRY STARTUP

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1. Climate Prize

   • Description: The Climate Prize is a $10 million prize for the development of a commercially viable technology that can remove at least 1 gigaton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually.

   • URL: Climate Prize
      

2. Earthshot Prize

   • Description: The Earthshot Prize is a £50 million prize divided into five categories, including Clean Air and Water. Applications are accepted annually in November.

   • URL: Earthshot Prize
      

3. Carbon XPrize

   • Description: The Carbon XPrize is a $20 million prize for the development of a breakthrough technology to convert carbon dioxide into other useful products. Applications are accepted periodically.

   • URL: Carbon XPrize
      

4. RADical Challenge

   • Description: The RADical Challenge is a $1 million prize for the development of a new technology to recycle plastic waste. Applications are accepted annually in the spring.
      

1. Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) Startup Network

   • Description: The GC3 Startup Network holds an annual pitch competition for green chemistry startups. The winners receive prize money and the opportunity to present their technologies to investors and other industry leaders. Applications are accepted annually in the spring.

   • URL: GC3 Startup Network

 

VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS
 

1. EVC Ventures

   Description: EVC Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups developing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They offer a number of funding programs for green chemistry startups.

   URL: EVC Ventures
    

2. Prelude Ventures

   Description: Prelude Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups developing technologies to improve the sustainability of the chemical industry. They offer a number of funding programs for green chemistry startups.

   URL: Prelude Ventures

 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPTIONS
 

1. Angel Investors

   Description: Angel investors are individuals who invest their own money in early-stage startups. There are a number of angel investor networks that focus on green chemistry startups.
    

2. Venture Capital Firms

   Description: Venture capital firms are investment firms that invest in early-stage and growth-stage startups. There are a number of venture capital firms that focus on green chemistry startups.
    

3. Government Grants

   Description: Governments offer a number of grants to startups developing innovative technologies. There are a number of government grants that are specifically focused on green chemistry startups.
    

4. Corporate Partnerships

   Description: Corporations are increasingly interested in partnering with green chemistry startups to develop and commercialize new technologies. Green chemistry startups can explore opportunities to partner with corporations to raise capital and gain access to resources and expertise.