ACCEL is an accelerator from Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS) that’s dedicated to bolstering BIPOC-led startups as they develop critical climatetech solutions by offering access to funding, networking connections, resources, and opportunities that structural inequities put out of reach. This year-long program combines acceleration with a curated curriculum, incubation through Greentown membership, and extensive mentorship from Greentown and BGS’s networks of industry experts.

Greentown and BGS understand that the climatetech industry must evolve to enable diverse leadership, build inclusive workforces, and ensure clean technologies are deployed in historically underserved communities. As ACCEL enters its third year, the program is excited to expand its impact by increasing its cohort size to 10 startups, further empowering these leaders to drive climate innovation and equity.