Bring your innovation to market faster with the best-networked climate tech accelerator.
We’re here to help you bridge critical finance and resource gaps by uniting and aligning the world’s most promising climate tech startups—like you—with D3’s network of committed investors, corporate partners, market experts, and mentors.
We’re looking for world-changing climate tech startups addressing billion-dollar markets in the areas of hard science, hardware, software, and business model innovation. If accepted, you’ll take part in our virtual, 18-month-long accelerator program.
Why join D3’s accelerator?
- Remote, flexible, tailored programming. We are not a one-size-fits-all accelerator. D3 is designed to meet your startup’s current growth stage head-on with tailor-made programming for your needs. Your experience in the accelerator can be as light-touch or involved as you desire.
- Accelerated pathways to commercialization with D3’s strategic corporate partners. D3’s dynamic network of corporate partners help you fast-track your pathway to commercial deal-making. Our corporate partners are fully invested in your success.
- Unparalleled market experts and techno-economic analysis powered by RMI & New Energy Nexus (NEN). Gain access to RMI’s 400+ energy professionals’ expertise and network. RMI works across power, transport, buildings, and industrial sectors on six continents and has deep connections to all parts of the energy value chain including government, corporates, and NGOs. NEN has 15 years of experience serving 300+ startups in accelerator and investment programs and currently operates accelerators in nine countries.
- Dial into focused capital mobilization. Each startup selected for the accelerator receives an optional $100k convertible note. We also bring $880M+ of follow-on funding available from D3’s investor partners.
We review and accept startups on a quarterly basis, so please apply now and we will get back to you as soon as possible.