Fall 2026: The future of innovation is about creating a more sustainable world.
The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center‘s Milestone Makers: CleanTech cohort brings together the next generation of founders and innovators who are developing solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. This program is designed for entrepreneurs who believe that building successful businesses and creating positive environmental impact go hand in hand.
Who should apply: Early- to growth-stage founders and operators building ventures across the CleanTech ecosystem, including climate technology, renewable energy, energy storage, sustainable agriculture, food systems, water technology, the circular economy, carbon solutions, sustainable manufacturing, clean mobility, green infrastructure, environmental data, and other innovations driving a more resilient and sustainable future
About Milestone Makers: Milestone Makers selects a small cohort of impact entrepreneurs to receive individualized business mentoring, executive coaching, customized training, and access to world-class experts and resources—all at no cost. The goal is to help founders set, achieve, and celebrate the milestones that accelerate company growth while advancing meaningful environmental and economic impact.
Milestone Makers is more than a program, it's a proven launchpad for founders building with impact.
Here's what our community has achieved:
- 406 founders served
- $922M+ raised in capital
- 54% women founders
- 77% underrepresented and under-resourced founders
- 43% international founders
These numbers reflect more than growth; they reflect access, opportunity, and momentum. If you're building AI responsibly, you don't have to do it alone. Applications close July 27.
