Energy Transition Acceleration Program – International Edition 2025
Two key players in Canada's climate technology ecosystem, Cycle Momentum and the Vallée de la transition énergétique (ETV), are ...
Clean Tech Startup Accelerator
Our Focus
Discover Cycle Momentum’s Clean Tech Accelerator
Cycle Momentum empowers clean technology startups tackling the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges. Our accelerator and open innovation platform connects a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and impact-driven organizations committed to advancing sustainable technologies for a low-carbon future.
We aim to support startups innovating in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable materials, and carbon mitigation, solutions designed to address climate change and build a greener world.
Our Impact in Numbers
+1500
Jobs Created and Maintained
+$630M
Raised by 20 Scaleups
+135
Accelerated Businesses
+81%
Survival Rate
How we Support Clean Tech Startups
Cycle Momentum’s accelerator, aimed at early-stage startups, offers access to a network of corporate partners, research institutions, and climate-focused investors
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Application process
Each application is carefully reviewed for environmental relevance, technological novelty, and market readiness. Cycle Momentum ensures that only the most promising clean tech startups advance, aligning the cohort with the program’s mission for impact and scalability.
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Application evaluation
Qualified applicants are assessed by a committee of clean tech investors, scientists, and sustainability operators. The panel evaluates the strength of each team, solution feasibility, and potential to contribute to decarbonization or resource efficiency.
Clean Tech Accelerator Overview
A brief overview of Cycle Momentum clean tech accelerator and its mentors
Tackling the world’s most pressing ecological challenges requires unwavering determination and a fearless approach to innovation. The team at Cycle Momentum is committed to pushing boundaries and supporting groundbreaking ideas that can transform industries and create a sustainable future.
Mentors
Program Structure and Curriculum
Learn more about Cycle Momentum’s clean tech accelerator program structure and curriculum:
The accelerator program is a 6-month sprint, primarily held remotely, though some components may require physical presence. This hybrid model offers flexibility while ensuring that startups have access to essential resources and support. The curriculum covers key areas crucial for startup development, including accelerating value proposition, marketing, financing, and intellectual property, as well as insights from various accelerator programs.
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Access to Support and Resources
A standout feature of Cycle Momentum’s accelerator is the comprehensive support and resources offered to participating startups. Startups receive tools through training sessions and networking opportunities to navigate early-stage challenges and scale their operations. Mentorship is a key component, with startups reporting tangible benefits from the guidance provided by experienced entrepreneurs.
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Connecting Clean Tech Startups with 80+ Circle of Partner Funds Members
Cycle Momentum addresses a significant funding gap by offering matching funds through the Origo, boosting investment for early-stage startups. The Origo program, with over 80 investors, further enhances funding opportunities, offering startups the financial support needed to grow. Focusing on early relationship development with investors significantly increases the chances of successful funding as startups progress.
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Real-world Impact of Clean Energy
Personalized mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs helps startups navigate common challenges and develop effective value propositions and marketing strategies, leveraging their expertise. This hands-on approach ensures startups are well-prepared to achieve product-market fit and make a meaningful market impact.
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Global Visibility and Recognition
Cycle Momentum ensures participating startups are visible on international stages, from climate summits to tech conferences. This recognition helps elevate their credibility, attract funding, and forge collaborations with stakeholders in the climate innovation ecosystem.
How we Address Climate Change:
Providing the necessary resources and expertise to help startups scale and succeed.
Cycle Momentum supports startups in renewable energy systems, energy storage and management, circular economy infrastructure, sustainable materials, water purification, and emission reduction. These sectors represent the foundation of a net-zero and resource-resilient global economy.
Our Impact in Numbers
+124
Alumni
40 000
Estimated tonnes of GHG emissions avoided since 2017
650 000
Trees grown over 10 years
8 500
Cars taken off the road for one year
Portfolio Companies in Clean Tech
Meet the partners driving climate innovation and get inspired by our alumni’s achievements:
Renewable Energy Sector
Supporting the next generation of renewable energy innovators
Startup Accelerators: Fueling Innovation in Sustainability
Startup accelerators play a crucial role in this transition by providing the support and resources these startups need to overcome commercialization challenges and achieve market success. By focusing on renewable energy, these startups are helping to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and move towards a more sustainable future.
A Collaborative Push Toward a Greener Planet
The growth of renewable energy is driven by a dedicated community of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and startups, all committed to creating a future. Through their efforts and the support of startup accelerators, the renewable energy sector is poised for significant growth, contributing to a cleaner, greener planet for future generations.
Renewable Energy: The Foundation of a Low-Carbon Future
Renewable energy is a cornerstone of the transition to a low-carbon economy. Sustainability startups are at the cutting edge, developing innovative solutions and technologies to bolster the growth of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
Programs
Our clean tech programs are customized to fit your project’s development needs at every stage
FAQ
Find the answers to your frequently asked questions:
What does the term “Cleantech” mean?
Cleantech, or clean technologies, refers to innovations that reduce the environmental impact of human activities. These technologies aim to use resources more efficiently, limit pollution, recover and reuse waste, improve energy performance, and promote renewable energy.
How is cleantech different from climate tech?
Cleantech is a broader category: it includes all technologies that improve environmental sustainability, even if they don’t directly impact greenhouse gas emissions. Climate tech is a more specific subset focused exclusively
on reducing or offsetting GHG emissions.
on reducing or offsetting GHG emissions.
What are the application areas of cleantech?
Cleantech can be applied across multiple sectors: water treatment, waste management and valorization, energy efficiency in buildings and industrial processes, clean transportation, circular economy, bioenergy, sustainable
materials, and environmental impact monitoring tools.
materials, and environmental impact monitoring tools.
Why is cleantech strategic for businesses and regions?
Cleantech enables the alignment of economic performance and environmental responsibility. By adopting clean solutions, businesses can reduce operational costs, meet regulatory requirements, enhance their brand reputation, and contribute to the transition toward a green economy.
What role does Cycle Momentum play in the cleantech ecosystem?
Cycle Momentum identifies, selects, and supports the most promising cleantech startups. We help them validate their value proposition, build strong connections with industry partners, prepare for investment, and accelerate their market entry — so their solutions can achieve measurable impact.
Quarterly Updates
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Cycle Momentum ecosystem with our quarterly updates.