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Top 47 Sustainability Accelerators and Incubators (2026)

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Accelerators focused on sustainability are becoming more common for startups aiming to make an impact. Finding the right one is a key step for founders in this field.

Programs like Plug and Play have made over 2,200 investments into startups. Similarly, Startup Wise Guys has funded over 600 companies.

Below is our list of the best 47 Sustainability accelerators and incubators.

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Plug and Play fosters innovation by connecting startups across numerous industries with its vast network of corporate partners and venture capitalists. The platform's focus on corporate-startup collaboration has been a launching pad for major successes, including PayPal and Dropbox.

HeadquartersSunnyvale, California, United States
Year Founded2006
FoundersJojo Flores, Ali Safavi, Saeed Amidi, Jackie Hernandez
Investment Amount$50K-$250K (investment arm); Accelerator is FREE
Equity Taken1-5% (investment arm only); 0% for accelerator
Nº of Investments2273
Nº of Exits205
Program TypeOn-Site

Moderne Ventures backs early-stage technology companies in the real estate, finance, and insurance sectors with strategic capital. Its intensive industry immersion program then provides startups with deep connections to a network of corporate partners, helping them drive customer growth.

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersConstance Freedman
Nº of Investments105
Nº of Exits29
Duration (Weeks)24

Startup Wise Guys champions early-stage B2B founders across Europe, with a focus on sectors like SaaS, Fintech, and Cybersecurity. They provide up to €100K in funding through an intensive accelerator program that combines hands-on mentorship and resources to help companies scale.

HeadquartersTallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
Year Founded2012
FoundersHerty Tammo, Christian Testman, Cristobal Alonso, Jon Bradford, Mike Reiner
Investment Amount$60K-$120K (typically up to €100K)
Equity TakenNegotiable (example: 9% for €55K)
Nº of Investments636
Nº of Exits14
Duration (Weeks)22
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4. HAX

As SOSV's venture program for Hard Tech, HAX provides pre-seed funding and hands-on support to startups tackling major global challenges. They specialize in helping founders build complex physical products and processes in sectors like industrial automation, climate tech, and human health.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersCyril Ebersweiler, Sajjad Rimaz, Sean O'Sullivan, Jay Bullen, Saeid Masudy Panah, Sofia Bensily, Syed Shakeel Ahmed
Investment Amount$250K-$500K ($150K cash + $100K in-kind support)
Equity Taken10-20% (varies by source: 10% or 12-20%)
Nº of Investments627
Nº of Exits14
Duration (Weeks)26

Jolt Capital provides growth equity to established European deeptech companies, helping them scale into global leaders. Using a proprietary AI platform, they identify and support high-growth B2B businesses in sectors ranging from AI to semiconductors.

HeadquartersParis, Ile-de-France, France
Year Founded2011
FoundersPhilippe Sereys De Rothschild, Jean Schmitt
Nº of Investments31
Nº of Exits9
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Fark Labs fuels innovation by building and scaling startups in the mobility, life sciences, and sustainability sectors. Through venture building and corporate partnerships, they provide an ecosystem for creating future-focused solutions.

HeadquartersMaslak, Istanbul, Turkey
Year Founded2018
FoundersAhu Serter
Nº of Investments29
Nº of Exits7

Lighthouse Labs RVA accelerates early-stage startups across sectors like EdTech and FinTech with a founder-friendly approach. They provide a $20,000 investment for zero equity, helping founders grow their businesses without giving up ownership.

HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersTodd Nuckols
Nº of Investments92
Nº of Exits6
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)12
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8. Tribe

Tribe powers the next generation of Web3 builders by connecting startups and tech talent with leading opportunities. Through its product-focused accelerator, the organization supports the growth of blockchain companies while its academy upskills talent for the industry.

HeadquartersSingapore, Central Region, Singapore
Year Founded2018
FoundersRyan Chew Zi Jie, Yi Ming Ng
Nº of Investments35
Nº of Exits6
Program TypeOn-Site
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9. VENTIUR

Ventiur boosts early-stage entrepreneurs by connecting them to a valuable network of investors and corporations. They provide smart capital and facilitate corporate venture programs for startups in diverse sectors ranging from AgTech to Healthcare.

HeadquartersSão Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Year Founded2013
FoundersSandro Cortezia, Guilherme Kudiess, Carlos Klein
Nº of Investments89
Nº of Exits5
Duration (Weeks)24

Startupbootcamp Commerce Amsterdam operates a vertical program dedicated to advancing solutions in the commerce and retail industries. Founders in the program receive specialized support and access to a global network to help them build and scale their businesses.

HeadquartersAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Year Founded2010
FoundersRuud Hendriks, Marc Wesselink, Patrick Zeeuw
Nº of Investments35
Nº of Exits5

37 Additional Sustainability Accelerators and Incubators Worth Applying To

The programs we've highlighted are a great starting point, but they're only part of the story. The accelerators below have collectively invested in over 1,000 startups from around the world, with many based in Europe and the United States.

This is great news for founders looking to make a positive impact on the planet. Here’s a look at the other accelerators and incubators helping them do just that.

Accelerator/IncubatorCountryYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
FoodLabs logo FoodLabsGermany2016824
WNT Ventures logo WNT VenturesNew Zealand2014402
MassChallenge Switzerland logo MassChallenge SwitzerlandSwitzerland20162282
Climate-KIC Acceleration Programme logo Climate-KIC Acceleration ProgrammeGermany2012412
Plug and Play logo Plug and PlayUnited States200691
GenZero logo GenZeroSingapore202281
maze impact logo maze impactPortugal2013431
Startup Braga logo Startup BragaPortugal20141241
IKEA Bootcamp logo IKEA BootcampSweden2017131
HZG Group logo HZG GroupGermany199791
The Unilever Foundry logo The Unilever FoundryUnited Kingdom201441
Climate-KIC Accelerator London logo Climate-KIC Accelerator LondonBelgium201081
United Utilities Innovation Lab logo United Utilities Innovation LabUnited Kingdom201861
Repsol Foundation logo Repsol FoundationSpain198718
Hall Labs logo Hall LabsUnited States1955
One planetcrowd logo One planetcrowdThe Netherlands20125
Fledge logo FledgeUnited States201289
Decelera logo DeceleraSpain201418
BiovelocITA logo BiovelocITAItaly20152
AeroBased logo AeroBasedSpain2020
Origgin Ventures logo Origgin VenturesSingapore20162
Nike Valiant Labs logo Nike Valiant LabsUnited States2018
SAIS logo SAISGermany2019103
FONGIT Innovation Fund logo FONGIT Innovation FundSwitzerland202149
Accelr8 logo Accelr8United States198221
Sabancı ARF logo Sabancı ARFTurkey202259
ISDI logo ISDISpain2009
Sustainable Impact Capital logo Sustainable Impact CapitalTaiwan202212
Marble logo MarbleFrance20212
NextSTEP logo NextSTEPItaly202213
i4Valley logo i4ValleyIsrael202014
New Mindfulness logo New MindfulnessUnited States2017
Enagas Emprende logo Enagas EmprendeSpain20167
Atrinum. | Ventures logo Atrinum. | VenturesSwitzerland20184
3dots logo 3dotsTurkey20182
Vispiron logo VispironGermany20022
Anglet logo AngletUnited States20233

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