Unleashing Innovation to Solve Environmental Challenges

About

VertueLab

We are a nonprofit fighting climate change by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups. Through a decade of work, we have proven that our model can accelerate climate solutions that are key to reversing the climate crisis. Find out more.

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IMPACT

As the first organization in the country to make direct, program-related investments in cleantech startups, we have proven that our unique model can accelerate climate solutions that are key to reversing the climate crisis. Read about our impact.

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Awarded by VertueLab

About the

CLIMATE IMPACT FUND

The Climate Impact Fund makes strategic investments in early stage cleantech startups that have high potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The fund is fueled by philanthropic capital from individuals and foundations that are driven to have an impact and believe in the power of innovation and entrepreneurship. Find out more.

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Portfolio

The most promising cleantech companies today create climate impact tomorrow. When they have guidance and resources, they realize this potential and make notable environmental and social strides to save our climate.

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ESS INC

Columbia green technologies

renewal workshop

wheyward spirit

Blog

Meet The Renewal Workshop

Meet Nicole and Jeff of The Renewal Workshop, a unique company that works to keep clothing circulating for as long as possible.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Assistance Project

VertueLab is seeking proposals related to its SBIR/STTR Support Center activities funded in part by the Small Business Administration and in part by VertueLab.

Meet Emily of Wheyward Spirit and Dexter of OpConnect

We want to tell you more about Emily Darchuk of Wheyward Spirit and Dexter Turner of OpConnect. Two companies we’ve supported for years.

Catalyzing Capital for Climate Solutions

Learn about our Climate Impact Fund, how we’re helping to solve the climate crisis, and more.

VertueLab Wins SBIR Assistance to Help Innovators & 3 Supported Businesses Win $1.4M Federal Funding

Three VertueLab supported companies win $1.4M in federal funding.

October 2020: Featured Five

Nothing scary here, just good climate news from around the globe that inspired us this month.

VertueLab Joins 1% for the Planet

VertueLab is now a nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet! You can meet your CSR goals by giving to our Climate Impact Fund or supporting us at the organizational level.

VertueLab Launches $5M Climate Impact Fund with First Close of $525K from a Foundation and Individuals

VertueLab today launched its $5 million Climate Impact Fund with a first close of $525,000.

Sustainability Should Be For All...But Is It Really?

There is a lack of conversation surrounding environmental racism during a time where people of color need our support more than ever. We need to do better. It’s that simple.

Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator Announces 2020 Awards

Seven startups win cash awards and business support to help advance new clean technologies

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“What I see everywhere in the world are ordinary people willing to confront despair, power, and incalculable odds in order to restore some semblance of grace, justice, and beauty to this world.”

— Paul Hawken