Cox Cleantech Accelerator

The Cox Cleantech Accelerator invests in founders pioneering the next big thing in sustainability. This program provides the capital, expertise and connections to grow cleantech companies into successful enterprises that make a positive impact on the world we leave to the next generation.

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About the Program

The Cox Cleantech Accelerator invests $100,000 into five innovative and high-growth startups leading the charge in sustainability and climate tech solutions. This bi-annual program provides support to help startups grow into high-value companies with scalable infrastructure.

This program is open to any startup focused on solving, mitigating or adapting to climate and environmental crises and engages with founders who reflect the diverse communities impacted by climate change.

✔️ $100K to support your startup

✔️ Access to gener8tor’s global network of mentors and investors

✔️ Mentorship and business expertise from Cox Cleantech

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What Makes Our Cleantech Accelerator Different?

Investment
You’ll receive a $100K cash investment directly into your current capital round. If you are not raising, we offer an uncapped convertible bridge note to be invested directly into your next round.

Strategic Network
You’ll be connected to corporate partners and investors to scale your impact, and Atlanta-based enterprise pilots to hone your skills. Plus, you’ll build relationships within your cohort and the community of gener8tor alumni.

Focused Support
You’ll be one of five founders in a cohort…not 10…not 15…not 100. We only invest in five companies per program, enabling us to truly focus our time, energy and network on your startup.

Mentorship & Coaching
You’ll get 12 weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor and Cox teams via one-on-one meetings. You’ll interact with 100+ serial entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts, including experienced cleantech and enterprise mentors who can coach you in business areas like marketing, talent, legal and more.

Cleantech Expertise
Since 2007, Cox Enterprises and Cox Cleantech have invested more than $2 billion in sustainable technologies and initiatives. Cox has a proven track record of providing the capital, expertise and partnerships needed to scale cleantech companies and maximize their impact.

A Legacy of Sustainability
Protecting the planet is a prominent chapter in the story of Cox Enterprises (the parent company of Cox Cleantech). Cox’s sustainability program, Cox Conserves, has been driving positive environmental change for nearly two decades. With $165 million invested in more than 500 sustainability and conservation projects, Cox achieved Zero Waste to Landfill certification in 2024 and is making meaningful progress in reducing its water and carbon footprint.

Operational Excellence
The Cox Cleantech Accelerator partnership extends beyond capital. We have a proven track record of growing and scaling cleantech companies into successful enterprises. Our cross-industry expertise is a catalyst for your business’ growth.

Best-in-Class Partners
The partnership between Cox Cleantech and gener8tor—one of the most active early-stage investors in climate tech—empowers participants to receive funding, education and connections to broaden their businesses’ impact. Additionally, Cox’s partnership with the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub ensures that founders are connected with a strong network of leaders in the local cleantech ecosystem.

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About Cox Cleantech

Cox Cleantech combines capital, passion and decades of expertise to power businesses in the cleantech space. Partnering with companies focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency or the circular economy, Cox Cleantech invests in impact technologies that protect the planet. Cox Cleantech is part of the Cox family of businesses, a global enterprise with a 125-year history of building a better future. Learn more at coxcleantech.com.

About Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub

Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is a 501c3 public-private-academic partnership that aims to make innovation a driver of a robust, inclusive cleantech economy that creates jobs in growth industries, commercializes technology that combats climate change and elevates people and communities throughout Georgia and the Southeast. By making it easier for innovators to access the talent, capital, and resources necessary to create organizations built to last, the Hub aims to make Georgia leader in cleantech innovation and tomorrow’s growth industries. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://gacth.org/

What We’re Looking For

Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world. We specifically invest in climate and sustainability-related companies.

Growth Readiness

Based on our expertise in sales, marketing, go-to-market, strategy and fundraising, we select startups that are primed for growth. If you are at a point where our network, resources and expertise can scale your impact, we urge you to apply.

Scalable Business Model

We focus on startups that have the opportunity for significant and scalable economic impact. If you are generating revenue or have a clear path toward greater adoption, you might be a great fit for this accelerator program.

Passionate and Dedicated Founders

Building a venture-backable business is incredibly challenging and requires passion; we are here to support you at every stage. Addressing the climate crisis demands insights from the communities most affected, so we strongly encourage founders from underrepresented communities to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have more questions about our program? Browse our most frequently asked questions and answers here.

Applications are welcome from any climate-related startups headquartered anywhere in the world; however, startups must be willing to spend the majority of the program in Atlanta, GA.
We expect founders to spend the majority of the program in Atlanta, GA. The cohort will be hosted at Ponce City Market and dozens of strategic in-person connections will be made in the Georgia ecosystem.
This program is fully in-person in Atlanta, Georgia.