Founded in 2009, Elemental Excelerator is a nonprofit organization based in East Palo Alto, United States, dedicated to redesigning systems at the root of climate change. Its core mission is to break down barriers to innovation by funding climate tech deployment and providing unique insights into policy and market challenges. Elemental Excelerator offers services such as funding opportunities, policy advocacy through its Policy Lab, and curated access to climate technology for corporations and investors via its Navigator program. The organization focuses on fostering equity and access within the climate tech sector.
Notable affiliates include a diverse array of entrepreneurs and industry partners who collaborate on innovative climate solutions. Elemental Excelerator has achieved significant milestones, including funding numerous climate tech startups and influencing policy changes to support sustainable innovation. Its impact is evident in the accelerated deployment of groundbreaking technologies and the promotion of diverse talent through initiatives like the EDICT Internship Program. The organization continues to play a pivotal role in advancing climate tech and driving systemic change to combat climate change effectively.
Elemental Excelerator's most recent funding round was for €500k (EUR) in April 2026.
As of Apr 2, 2026, Elemental Excelerator has disclosed funding of $93.6M (USD).

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