Cleantech Open

What a Year 2025 - 90+ graduating startups, over 200 entrepreneurs - culminating Global Forum showcase and pitch event in San Jose, CA - read all about it!

Global Forum 2025 Press Release All Blog All Blog Share Region National Title Global Forum 2025 Press Release Date of Publication 11/05/2025 Author Kristen Shaw Logo Blog Tags From Left: Linda Plano - Beth Zonis - Yidian Liu - Olivia LaRoche - Ken Hayes Summary SummaryWinners of the largest and longest-running U.S. cleantech accel...

🌿🚀 Join the Cleantech Open movement! 🚀 We’re looking for passionate volunteers to join us in our mission to find, fund and foster the most promising cleantech startups.

Volunteers have been the backbone of Cleantech Open since our founding. Our volunteers receive exclusive opportunities for access and involvement, visibility as leaders in the regional and local cleantech ecosystems, and tremendous gratification from supporting our entrepreneurs.

Roles include National Leadership roles, such as National Marketing Chair, National Investor Chair or National Metro Ambassador Chair, to engagements with a smaller time commitment - such as helping with event logistics, social media, pitch competition judging or reaching out to Cleantech Open stakeholders. Be a part of our mission for a cleaner, greener future! 🌍💚

Curious how you can contribute? Register your interest here: https://www.cleantechopen.org/en/page/get-involved-volunteer-en

🌍 Cleantech Open's 2023 Global Ideas Pitch Competition was a stage for international cleantech startups to shine! 💡

On August 1, 2023, nineteen semi-finalists presented their groundbreaking solutions virtually, vying for cash prizes of up to $10,000. The finalists were then selected to showcase their innovations at the Global Forum on October 26, 2023. 🚀

🏆 And the winners are:

Winner: by Form (Chile)
Runner-Up: (Germany)
People's Choice: by Form (Chile)

Congratulations to these incredible companies for their outstanding contributions to a more sustainable future!