In the face of the world’s climate crisis, technology and entrepreneurship are stepping up to the plate. Startup founders are harnessing tools from machine learning to mobile platforms to large scale data processing, accelerating the shift towards a low-carbon economy. Google, in its commitment to address climate change, continues to invest in these technologists and entrepreneurs who are building climate solutions.
In celebration of Earth Day, Google announced the second cohort for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change. This ten-week program, consisting of intensive workshops and expert mentorship, is designed to help growth-stage, sustainability-focused startups learn technical, product, and leadership best practices.
Let’s meet the 10 selected startups using technology to better our planet:
10. Re Company (New York City, New York)
Re Company is a reusable packaging subscription service that supplies reuse systems with optimally designed containers and cycles them back into the supply chain at the end of life.
9. Nithio (Washington, DC)
Nithio is an AI-driven platform for clean energy investment that standardizes credit risk to catalyze capital to address climate change and achieve universal energy access.
8. Mi Terro (City of Industry, California)
Mi Terro is a synthetic biology and advanced material company that creates home compostable, plastic-alternative biomaterials made from plant-based agricultural waste.
7. Moment Energy (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Moment Energy repurposes retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries to provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage.
6. Community Energy Labs (Portland, 10. Oregon)
Community Energy Labs uses artificial intelligence to make smart energy management and decarbonization both accessible and affordable for community building owners.
5. CO-Z (Boulder, Colorado)
CO-Z accelerates electricity decarbonization and empowers renters, homeowners, and businesses with advanced control, automated savings, and power failure protection.
4. ChargerHelp! (Los Angeles, California)
ChargerHelp! provides on-demand repair of electric vehicle charging stations while also building out local workforces, removing barriers, and creating economic mobility within all communities.
3. ChargeNet Stations (Los Angeles, California)
ChargeNet Stations aims to make charging accessible and convenient in all communities, preventing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of PV + storage.
2. Carbon Limit (Boca Raton, Florida)
Carbon Limit transforms concrete into a CO2 sponge with green cement nanotechnology, turning roads and buildings into permanent CO2 solutions.
1. AmpUp (Cupertino, California)
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company and network provider that helps drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free.
What are your thoughts on these startups? How do you think they will impact our fight against climate change? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
