Dynamic Partnership

Cleantech to Market (C2M)–Inspiring Climate Tech Leadership–is a partnership between graduate students, startups, and industry professionals to help accelerate the commercialization of leading cleantech solutions. In the process, C2M also develops the next generation of innovative cleantech leaders.

Graduate Student Climate Tech Course:

For more information please email [email protected]

C2M is now accepting applications from graduate students to help entrepreneurs in our 2024 cohort identify the most viable initial markets, prospective customers and partners, funding sources, and related strategies in low-carbon energy, green chemistry, food, and water technologies, covering both mitigation and adaptation. Visit our For Students page for more information and easy online application form (deadline to apply is April 28, 2024).

Virtual Info Session:

Zoom link: berkeley.zoom.us/j/98645057098

Friday, April 19th, 12:00-1:00pm Pacific

How Does C2M Work?

Startups

C2M first identifies promising climate tech from leading accelerators, universities, and government programs.

Graduate Students

C2M then handpicks graduate student commercialization teams from 20+ UC Berkeley disciplines, and matches their academic/work experience and interests with each project.

Cleantech Professionals

C2M supports the teams with leading cleantech professionals who bring deep subject matter expertise. They help guide the students as speakers, mentors, and contacts.

Innovation in Action

Free Assessment!

The result is 1,000 hours of free technology, market, and business model assessment for each project. Students experience the rewards and challenges of taking cleantech to market; startups gain valuable market feedback on their technologies and business plans; and professionals engage with fresh talent and new ideas.

More About C2M

  • “We were thrilled with the progress, understanding, and relationships that developed in the C2M program, and we highly recommend it.”
    – Liam Berryman, CEO, Nelumbo
  • “On every criteria – rigor, relevance, realism, grasp of the technical, policy, and business implications – this was nowhere near good, it was great. ARPA-E has high expectations. You’ve exceeded them and then some.”
    – Josh Gould, Tech to Market Advisor, ARPA-E
  • “The team did an amazing job of obtaining interviews with key people, resulting in productive discussions and connections with potential investors.”
    – Steve Yamamoto, CEO, Matrix Sensors
  • “Top notch – great experience and really valuable market research for a startup like Greenblu. We plan to make full use of what you accomplished.”
    – Howard Yuh, Founder, GreenBlu
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