article thumbnail

Breakthrough Energy Fellows announces 3rd Cohort to accelerate Climate-tech Innovation

American Entrepreneurship

With the goal of getting the world to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Breakthrough Energy’s fellows program seeks to help innovators accelerate their clean technology. Once in the program members are given critical resources that includes research funding, mentorship, education, and access to the extensive Breakthrough Energy network.

energy 98
article thumbnail

Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact

TechCrunch

Two years ago, South Korea unveiled a plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Sopoong , a social impact-focused VC, intends to support environmentally minded tech founders in South Korea and Southeast Asia, while building a bridge between Korean conglomerates and startups in the sector. Getting there will be another story.

VC 99
article thumbnail

Subak, which incubates data-for-climate not-for-profits, announces six startups in 2022 cohort

TechCrunch

The six startups making the cut for Subak’s 2022 program will each receive up to ÂŁ110,000 (~$145,000) of unrestricted grant funding, along with mentorship and support to scale their impact. Joining Subak is really our watershed moment. We’ve seen the work Subak’s first cohort has already achieved.