Accelerate at VERGE 22
Accelerate at VERGE 22 is a fast-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services in carbon, energy, food, transportation, or buildings. Selected finalists will pitch from the VERGE stage to thousands of business, government and thought leaders.
The Perks
Global Exposure: Pitch in person at VERGE 22 in San Jose, CA, amplifying you and your solution to thousands of professionals building the climate tech economy.
Corporate Connections: Pitch directly to our 90+ member GreenBiz Executive Network during a virtual convening after VERGE.
- Direct Introductions: Receive live feedback from industry experts, giving you direct exposure to investors, corporates and decision-makers with deep experience working with entrepreneurs.
Networking: Connect with attendees in the Startup Pavilion and throughout the three-day, in-person event.
Ongoing Exposure: Beyond the live event, finalists will benefit from broad amplification via GreenBiz.com editorial coverage, the GreenBiz 350 podcast and published videos of the pitches.
Eligibility Criteria
Successful applicants must be:
A startup developing a climate tech solution in carbon, energy, food, transportation, or buildings
At the Seed to Series A stage of funding
Incorporated and have a product or service ready for testing or deployment, and also have at least one full-time employee
Available to pitch in person at VERGE 22 from October 25-27, 2022
Timeline
July 6 - August 7: Entrepreneurs submit applications, including a one-minute pitch video.
August 15 - September 2: Community voting on Greenbiz.com of the top semi-finalists in each category.
Mid September: Finalists announced!
October 25-27: The pitch sessions will take place at VERGE 22, Oct. 25-27.