Our solution (to the challenge) is a program that...
Is free but expects reciprocity
Is a continuous and not a batch process
Has a long-term orientation
Focuses on early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs
Does not ask for an equity share
Makes small seed loans available
The Solution We Offer
Program Phases:
SCREENING
selecting for fit;
a high level, brief review
EVALUATING
preparing for growth;
vetting at two speeds, depending on startup's stage
assessment at engagement gate
ACCOMPAGNING
building for endurance;
with a team of accompagneurs, meeting once a month;
availability of seed loan
GROWING AND SHARING
continue with selective advice after graduation;
or join this phase of the program as a mature, but still young company
collaborating with the cohort;
for a fee, in accordance with ability to pay
The Key Criteria For Acceptance
The Potentials For…
Number of jobs created
Revenues expected
Sustainability innovations planned, their impacts, and the degree to which sustainability has been incorporated into products, services and business practices
As Well As …
Ability of the management team to execute the plan
Ability of the Greenhouse to help, in light of the key success factors
Coachability of the entrepreneurs
Specifically Not Expected Are...
A full-fledged business model,
much less a business plan with detailed financials and investment return calculations
Functioning products, customers and sales
An exit plan
Empowering Innovative Sustainability
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“The Greenhouse Accelerator provides our firm with an outside viewpoint that helps us attack our challenges in a better way that would not be possible from down here in the trenches.”
Bob Drew, Founder and CEO Ecovie
Our Key Values
Afford and expect reciprocity
Measure impacts along a triple bottom line of people, profits and planet
Deliver results through collaboration
“The network and support provided by the Greenhouse has been instrumental to our company's progress. Our meetings with industry professionals in a relaxed setting encouraged more robust feedback and greater insight into our business.”
Alec Manfre, Founder and CTO Bractlet