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Diversity in ClimateTech

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Five Women-led Climate Tech Companies Selected to Pitch for Investments, Prizes and Mentorship

September 30, 2021

Five women-led climate tech companies have been selected for the Diversity in ClimateTech program administered by CREA and Chloe Capital with support from NYSERDA.

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Panel Discussion Addresses Diversity in Climate Tech

September 8, 2021

Earlier this summer, a panel of climate technology experts, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists convened virtually for “A Brighter Future: Climate Tech Innovation Fueled by Diverse Founders,” to discuss issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry and the importance of supporting diverse founders.

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New Program Will Support Diverse Founders of Climate Tech Startups

April 20, 2021

In collaboration with Chloe Capital, CREA has launched Diversity in ClimateTech with the purpose of recruiting, educating, inspiring and supporting capitalization in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and women founders developing startups with cleantech innovations.