gener8tor Sustainability Accelerator Program 2024

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

They believe that solving one of the gravest challenges is a critical responsibility, but also an unprecedented opportunity. It will require the brightest and the boldest to come together, roll up their sleeves and do the hard things that solving the greatest problems necessitate. It will require passionate founders with grit, determination and curiosity.

Benefits

• Investment
  • Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment in return for 7.5% equity in your company using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
• Strategic Network
  • They make highly relevant and impactful connections to corporate partners, investors and experienced mentors to help you scale your impact. Build relationships within the cohort of five companies, and the community of gener8tor alumni.
• Focused Support
  • 1 of 5…not 10…not 15…not 100. They only invest in five companies per program. They focus all of the time, energy and network on you.
• Mentorship, Coaching & One-on-One Meetings
  • Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.
• Deals and Perks
  • $1M + in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.
• Showcase Event
  • Exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.

What they’re Looking for?

The gener8tor Sustainability Accelerator program is open to any startup that is focused on solving, mitigating, or adapting to the current climate and environmental crises, and it is open to teams based anywhere in the world. Since the solutions to climate change are complex and overarching, they are focusing on startups driving systemic change and look to engage with founders that reflect the diverse communities climate change is impacting.

• Focus on Systemic Change
  • They prioritize startups focused on driving systemic change at the corporate, government, and community level, as well as founders that embrace sustainability as a way to transform antiquated industries. Founders from across the world that focus on climate tech, sustainability, circular economy, decarbonization, renewables, conservation or environmental justice are encouraged to apply.
• Scalable Business Model
  • They 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, they urge you to apply.
• Can they Help?
  • Based on the expertise in sales, marketing, go-to-market, strategy and fundraising, they select startups that are primed for growth. If you are at a point where the network, resources and expertise can scale your impact, they urge you to apply.
• Passionate and Dedicated Founders
  • Solving the climate crises requires diverse experiences from the communities impacted most. They seek out marginalized founders from underrepresented geographies who may have been passed over by mainstream investors and accelerators. If you fit this bill, they urge you to apply.

Who can apply?

• Applications are open to teams based anywhere in the world. While this program will be virtually held, parts of the program may be held in Chicago, Illinois if safety permits. Ideal participants are focused on solving, mitigating or adapting to the current climate and environmental crises.
• Since the solutions to climate change are complex and overarching, they are focusing on startups driving systemic change and look to engage with founders that reflect the diverse communities climate change is impacting.

For more information, visit gener8tor.