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Climate and sustainability activity is accelerating across startups, capital markets, and policy, with particular momentum in accelerators, climate resilience finance, and industrial decarbonization programs.

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1. Climate tech startups & accelerators

•Cox Cleantech x gener8tor accelerator (Atlanta, US)

- Investing in 5 early-stage climate tech startups per cohort, each receiving USD 100,000 in equity funding.[1]
- Focus on climate, water, circular economy, and energy; emphasis on *commercial readiness* and *globally scalable* impact.[1]
- Program offers 12 weeks of mentorship, enterprise pilot access, and investor introductions.[1]

•BEAM Circular Accelerator (California, US)

- Supports global bioeconomy startups focused on biomanufacturing, circular innovation, and rural climate solutions.[1]
- Each startup can receive USD 100,000 (mix of grant, investment, and services).[1]

•India clean energy & climate-smart MSME program

- Provides up to USD 70,000, via no-interest loans, to Indian SMEs and startups serving micro‑enterprises in clean energy, agri‑energy tech, mobility, waste, textiles, and bioenergy.[1]
- Includes additional support tied to gender outcomes and market access, aligning climate and inclusive development goals.[1]

•Greentown Labs – Go Make 2026 (global, industrial decarbonization)

- New open‑innovation program with Shell and Technip Energies targeting low‑carbon fuels, low‑carbon gases, CO₂ removal, and alternative chemical manufacturing.[2]
- Targets startups at TRL 3–8 and offers direct access to Shell/Technip leaders, plus potential pilots and demo projects for industrial decarbonization.[2]

•Venture For ClimateTech – Cohort 6 (global, NY‑anchored)

- Non‑profit accelerator now recruiting its 6th cohort.[3]
- Selection is explicitly tied to potential carbon-equivalent reduction, business viability, fit with the New York State ecosystem, and benefits to underserved communities.[3]
- Program provides initial funding and support to reach first customers and pilots.[3]

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2. Climate finance, VC & ESG/impact investing trends

•Climate resilience in emerging markets

- ImpactAlpha’s latest weekly dealflow notes Arya raising USD 80.5 million to invest in climate resilience for India’s farmers, signaling strong capital flow into adaptation and resilience solutions in agriculture.[9]

•Nuclear and fusion as dominant climate VC themes

- In the first nine months of 2025, nuclear startups captured ~20% of all climate venture funding, with a related rally in publicly‑traded nuclear stocks, driven by expectations around AI‑related power demand.[5]
- Leading investors (e.g., Chris Sacca’s firm and Khosla Ventures) plan to “double down” on nuclear and fusion in 2026, citing valuations they still consider reasonable versus potential climate and energy upside.[5]

•Higher bar for climate tech investment

- Investors stress that emissions reduction alone is no longer sufficient; startups must show strong unit economics, scaling pathways, and risk‑managed deployment models.[5][7]
- Climate investors expect more innovative financing structures in 2026, including technology/performance risk insurance, surety bonds for construction, pooled offtake agreements, and bespoke construction finance, to accelerate