gener8tor Sustainability

  ACCELERATING THE
  CLEAN TRANSITION

   ACCELERATING THE CLEAN TRANSITION

gener8tor runs several programs focused on investing in and supporting startups at the forefront of our climate and environmental crises.

A Model Proven to Accelerate Your Startup

Our programs deliver comprehensive support to accelerate your success. We combine sector-specific acceleration with flexible investment options, backed by hands-on commercialization support. We work directly with founders to refine business models, identify customer opportunities, and accelerate time to market. We connect founders directly to pilot opportunities and strategic partners through our extensive network, while giving access to a national community of climate tech innovators and investors. This isn’t just an accelerator program – it’s a partnership to help build category-defining climate tech companies.

Deep Sector Expertise

Across energy, transport, industry, agriculture, and the built environment

Strategic Programs

Aligned with regional strengths and resources

Focused Support

Combining capital, commercialization expertise, and connections

National Network

Corporate partners, technical experts, mentors and investors

2025 Conferences
    OUR PROGRAMS
  

Cox Cleantech Accelerator

Industry-agonostic program in partnership with Cox Enterprises supports early-stage climate technology companies.
Terms: $100K investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising)
Location: In-person in Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: TBA

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U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

Program in partnership with U.S. Venture supports early-stage sustainability and mobility companies.
Terms: $100K investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising)
Location: Hybrid program based in Appleton, WI
Application Deadline: TBA

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Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator

This program is for startups building cutting-edge water technology that can help preserve and protect the Great Lakes region.
Terms: $100K in Non-Dilutive Funding
Location: In-person in Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: January 12th, 2025

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CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator

Program in partnership with CO.LAB supports startups at the forefront of sustainable mobility.
Terms: $20K directly into your current round with an additional $100K potential
Location: Hybrid program based in Chattanooga, TN
Application Deadline: January 27th, 2025

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BEAM Circular Accelerator

Program in partnership with BEAM Circular supports bioeconomy startups with capital, coaching, and connections. Program supports bioeconomy startups with capital, coaching, and connections.
Terms: $30K of non-dilutive funding from BEAM Circular with potential for an additional $100K of equity investment
Location: Hybrid program based in North San Joaquin Valley, CA
Application Deadline: TBA

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Electrify Nevada Accelerator

Program, in partnership with UNLV and GOED, supports startups developing innovative technologies, products, or services in the advanced energy sector.
Terms: TBD
Locations: Two hybrid programs based in Reno and Las Vegas
Application Deadline: TBA

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M-SPIRE Sustainable Plastics Accelerator

Program supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation through the M-SPIRE NSF Engines.
Terms: TBD
Location: Hybrid program based in Minneapolis, MN
Application Deadline: TBA

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Carbon Removal Accelerator

Program for early-stage carbon capture technologies and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) systems.
Terms: Up to $100K investment
Location: Hybrid program based in Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: TBA

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Illinois AgTech Accelerator

Designed for high-growth agricultural and food technology companies.
Terms: $100K investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising)
Location: Hybrid program based in Champaign, IL
Application Deadline: TBA

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Founder Testimonials

“I can’t understate how fortunate I am to have a trusted, passionate and dedicated extended team through gener8tor. The Sustainability team essentially acts as another founder for us and we wouldn’t be where we are today without them.”

Shingai Samudzi, CEO, Asoba
“I really can’t express enough gratitude for the opportunities provided by the gener8tor program. We’re plugged into a huge support network, and have been able to really refine and modify our business model and growth plans in a way that would not have been possible if we we’re building on our own”

Tiya Gordon & Nathan King, Co-Founders, itselectric
“The network, opportunities and coaching the gener8tor Sustainability team provides is in a class of its own. Extremely happy with the small cohorts, concierge program and growth-focused support. Would 100% recommend this accelerator to any other climate-tech founder.”

Lily Wang, CEO and Co-Founder, Demi
"I have been evangelizing this program. The passion with which they pound the pavement for this cohort and support us from our corner is SIGNIFICANT... 13/10 this has been a great experience."

Sophia Wennstedt, CEO and Co-Founder, blip energy
"The gener8tor sustainability accelerator provided the highest quality support to our startup at a pivotal moment. It allowed us to take a pause and reflect on our direction and future impact and then truly propelled us forward faster than ever before. We are so grateful for that experience and would recommend it to any early startup looking to make the next step."

Claire Pluard, Co-Founder, Carbon Yield
"The CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor is an incredible program that has been instrumental in propelling our startup forward. The structured mentorship, comprehensive resources and introductions throughout the City have been invaluable. We highly recommend the CO.LAB sustainable Mobility Accelerator to any mobility startup aiming to make a real impact."

Joshua Ward, Co-Founder and CEO, Terminus
"The CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator powered by gener8tor was instrumental in sharpening our go-to-market strategy and equipping us with essential tools and training to successfully transition from initial pilots to securing paying contracts. Donna, our trusted program director, provided invaluable guidance throughout, including expert negotiation support with VCs that unlocked additional funding post-program."

Abhishek Sastri, Co-founder & CEO, FLUIX AI

Some of Our Mentors

Garry Cooper

Rheaply
Chris Wu

Impact Engine
Kim Zou

Climate Tech VC
Matthew McGraw

Anthropocene Ventures
Jackie Ros

Matereal
Jen Singh

The Understory
Swarnav Pujari

Climate Builders
Matt Sacks

Lightbank
Judy Li

Energy Foundry
Meryl Breidbart

At One Ventures
Tem Tumurbat

Nomadic Venture Partners

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The gener8tor Sustainability Team

Andrew Schmitz

Managing Director, U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

Meet with Andrew
Dexter Artienda

Director,
Sustainability

Meet With Dexter
Donna Ehart

Managing Director, CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility Accelerator

MEET WITH DONNA
Emma Snyder

Program Manager, U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator

Meet with Emma
Hannah Turner

Program Director,
Cox Cleantech Accelerator

MEET WITH HANNAH
Hua Wang

Managing Director,
Electrify Nevada Accelerator, Las Vegas

Meet with Hua
Jack Marck

Managing Director, BEAM Circular Accelerator

Meet with Jack
Jessica Halsey

Managing Director,
Electrify Nevada Accelerator, Reno

Meet with JEssica
Miguel Granier

Managing Director,
Cox Cleantech Accelerator

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Ryan Jeffery

Senior Managing Director, Sustainability

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Soham Dalal

Managing Director, Carbon Removal Accelerator

Meet with Soham