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 ...
Green Chemistry Startup Accelerator
Our Focus
Discover Cycle Momentum’s Green Chemistry Accelerator
Cycle Momentum supports startups developing sustainable chemical processes, materials, and products that reduce environmental harm and advance human health. Our accelerator and open innovation platform brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers to build a future where chemistry is safe, circular, and resource-efficient.
We seek startups whose innovations can transform industries while protecting people and the planet.
Our Impact in Numbers
+1500
Jobs Created and Maintained
+$630M
Raised by 20 Scaleups
+135
Accelerated Businesses
+81%
Survival Rate
How we Support Green Chemistry Startups
Cycle Momentum guides green chemistry startup founders to enhance their innovations, validate them in both laboratory and industrial settings, and build connections with supply chain partners eager to adopt sustainable materials
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Application process
Applications are reviewed for compliance with green chemistry principles, innovation potential, and commercial readiness. Startups must demonstrate that their solutions are scalable, safe, and capable of delivering environmental benefits.
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Application evaluation
A selection panel of chemists, sustainability specialists, and impact investors evaluates applicants on technical feasibility, regulatory alignment, and potential market impact.
Green Chemistry Accelerator Overview
A brief overview of Cycle Momentum green chemistry accelerator and its mentors
The Green Chemistry Accelerator offers specialized mentorship from chemistry experts, access to advanced R&D facilities, and strategic partnerships with manufacturers and brands. Cycle Momentum helps startups move from lab-scale prototypes to full-scale production without compromising sustainability.
Mentors
Program Structure and Curriculum
Learn more about Cycle Momentum’s green chemistry accelerator program structure and curriculum:
The Green Chemistry Accelerator is a 6-month sprint designed to help startups bring sustainable chemical innovations from lab to market. The program combines virtual learning sessions with in-person lab visits, demonstrations, and industry networking opportunities, giving founders the chance to test and validate their solutions in real-world contexts. Cycle Momentum welcomes global applications, with a focus on startups addressing critical environmental and industrial challenges through safer, cleaner, and more sustainable chemistry.
The curriculum covers the essential areas of startup development, including refining the value proposition, developing effective marketing strategies, securing financing, and navigating intellectual property protections. In addition, the program draws on insights from leading accelerator models and industry experts, equipping green chemistry startups with the tools and guidance needed to scale responsibly and achieve measurable impact.
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Access to Resources & Funding
A key strength of Cycle Momentum’s Green Chemistry Accelerator is the tailored support it provides to startups. Founders gain training and networking opportunities with manufacturers, researchers, and sustainability partners, helping them move from lab to industrial scale. Mentorship from seasoned chemists and industry leaders ensures startups receive the guidance needed to commercialize safer, eco-friendly materials.
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Connecting Green Chemistry 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
Our alumni are creating biodegradable polymers, green solvents, renewable feedstocks, and non-toxic coatings. Cycle Momentum ensures these innovations can be scaled into viable, market-ready solutions with lasting environmental benefits.
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Global Visibility and Recognition
We showcase startups at sustainability conferences, materials innovation expos, and industry events, enabling them to attract investment, secure partnerships, and gain credibility in the marketplace.
How we Address Climate Change:
Providing the necessary resources and expertise to help startups scale and succeed
The Cycle Momentum Green Chemistry Startup Accelerator supports early-stage startups with tailored mentorship from sustainability and chemistry experts, targeted networking with manufacturers, research institutions, and supply chain partners, and strategic guidance to scale responsibly.
Cycle Momentum helps founders refine their formulations and processes, validate innovations through lab and pilot projects, and connect with key partners across the chemical, materials, and sustainability sectors to bring safer and more eco-friendly solutions to market.
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 Green Chemistry
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 green chemistry acceleratior programs are customized to fit your project’s development needs at every stage
FAQ
Find the answers to your frequently asked questions:
What is Green Chemistry?
Green Chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances. It emphasizes renewable inputs, non-toxic formulations, biodegradable materials, and closed-loop systems that minimize environmental impact.
What are the main challenges for startups in Green Chemistry?
Startups often face hurdles such as meeting strict regulatory requirements, scaling from lab to industrial production, competing with entrenched petrochemical processes, and convincing industries to adopt sustainable alternatives.
What impact does Green Chemistry have on industries and the environment?
Green Chemistry reduces pollution at the source, lowers carbon emissions, enables safer consumer products, and promotes the circular economy. For industries, it offers cost savings, regulatory compliance, and opportunities to differentiate through sustainability.
What are the key technologies in Green Chemistry?
Key areas include bio-based materials, green solvents, renewable feedstocks, biodegradable plastics, and non-toxic coatings. Advances in catalysis, fermentation, and molecular engineering are also enabling scalable, low-impact alternatives to traditional chemical processes.
Why has Green Chemistry become a priority?
As global demand grows for safer and more sustainable products, industries and governments are prioritizing Green Chemistry to reduce environmental harm, address climate goals, and ensure compliance with stricter environmental standards.
Quarterly Updates
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Cycle Momentum ecosystem with our quarterly updates.