Cleantech Open New Orleans 2025

Cleantech Open (CTO) runs the largest cleantech accelerator program in the world, supporting critical early-stage startups that are addressing global climate, energy, and environmental challenges. Since 2005 CTO has trained over 4,000 entrepreneurs from 2,100+ early-stage clean technology startups through its annual business accelerator. Deep Blue Academy is proudly partnering with CTO to launch the first Climate Tech / Cleantech accelerator program specifically focused on homegrown New Orleans region startups. This initiative is facilitated by a Shell GameChanger Accelerator award, powered by the NREL (GCxN) program. In its first year, the program will fully fund 5 to 6 selected local cleantech startups to participate in the 2025 CTO cohort.

2025 Program Prizes:

• Regional: $5,000 - 10,000 per company for various categories

• National: $50,000 grand prize for the national winner

2025 Cost

• $30 early bird application fee; $75 regular application fee

• $2,500 per startup to participate (For 2 person team) *

• $1,500 for student-led startups (To see if you qualify, reach out) *

2025 Application and Program Timeline:

• February 28th - $30 Early bird

• April 13th - Final application deadline

• May - Cohort selection & mentor introductions

• 5/30-6/1(W) & 6/2-6/4(NE) - National Academies in Los Angeles (W) OR Boston (NE)

• June, July & August - Main Curriculum & Virtual Business Clinics

• September (dates TBA) - Regional Finals

• October 28th -30th - Global Forum in San Jose, California

* Participation fees for selected Louisiana-based NREL (GCxN) program participants will be reimbursed upon successful program completion.

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For more information and to apply online, go to www.cleantechopen.org , or email Cleantech Open at contact@cleantechopen.org with questions.

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