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Climate tech, clean energy, ESG, and policy news in the last 24–48 hours is extremely sparse in major feeds; most “January 2026” items are funding calls, accelerator updates, or December 2025 financings rather than fresh deals or policies. Below is a concise sweep of what *is* current and clearly dated, plus very near‑term activity that closes or launches now.

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1) Climate tech startups & accelerators

Cox Cleantech × gener8tor accelerator – applications closing

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What it is

A biannual climate tech accelerator investing in 5 early‑stage startups per cohort focused on climate, water, circular economy, and energy challenges.[1]

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Ticket size

USD $100,000 per startup (equity).[1]

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Program

12 weeks, based in Atlanta (US), with enterprise pilot access and investor introductions.[1]

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Impact focus

Commercial readiness, climate impact and globally scalable solutions; no specific tCO₂ target disclosed, but cohort selection explicitly considers climate impact.[1]

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Timing

Current call is global; deadline is now (closes January 11, 2026).[1]

BEAM Circular Accelerator – circular/bioeconomy focus

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What it is

BEAM Circular Accelerator for bioeconomy and circular innovation (biomanufacturing, rural climate solutions).[1]

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Ticket size

USD $100,000 per startup in a mix of grant, investment, and services.[1]

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Geography

Program based in California; global startups eligible.[1]

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Timing

Also flagged as *“New! Closing soon!”* with a deadline of January 11, 2026.[1]

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Climate angle

Focus on circularity and biobased processes that can displace fossil/land‑intensive production; carbon metrics are not published but the thesis is reduced materials and process emissions.

India clean energy / climate‑smart SME facility

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What it is

Funding line for Indian SMEs and startups serving micro‑enterprises with clean energy or climate‑smart solutions (agri‑energy tech, mobility, waste, textiles, bioenergy).[1]

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Instrument & size

Up to USD $70,000, structured as a no‑interest loan, plus support for gender outcomes and market access.[1]

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Timing

Deadline January 12, 2026.[1]

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Impact focus

Clean energy and distributed renewable energy (DRE) deployment in micro‑enterprise settings; again, no explicit tCO₂ figures, but the program is framed as climate‑smart development.

Venture For ClimateTech – Cohort 6 now open

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What it is

A non‑profit global accelerator for very early‑stage climate tech, focused on getting teams to first pilots and customers.[3]

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Timing

Applications open January 5–February 20, 2026.[3]

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Funding

Provides initial funding (non‑equity stipends in prior cohorts; exact 2026 amount not specified on the public page) plus intensive commercialization support.[3]

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Selection criteria (impact)

- Explicit evaluation of potential CO₂e reduction for each technology or service.[3]
- Preference for solutions that fit New York State’s ecosystem and those involving underserved communities.[3]

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