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2026 Cleantech Open Global Forum Showcase & Awards
For the first time ever, the Cleantech Open Global Forum is coming to the Northeast.
Join ACT on October 22 at Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA for our biggest annual celebration of climate innovation. Expect a day of inspiring conversations, unexpected connections, and the kind of energy that only happens when founders, investors, and changemakers share a room.
Register here. Use early-bird discount code GF25.
Who should be in the room:
- Founders. Early-stage entrepreneurs eyeing the 2027 Cleantech Open, and later-stage teams looking to expand their network and funding
- Investors. Angels, VCs, corporates, foundations, family offices, and impact investors scouting their next deal
- Corporates & government. Organizations seeking cleantech solutions to deploy or invest in
- Mentors. Professionals who want to give back through advising
- Students & alumni. Job-seekers ready to break into cleantech
- Support organizations. Accelerators and programs looking for standout cleantech startups
- Service providers. Attorneys, HR, insurance, finance, and real estate firms serving the cleantech ecosystem
- Funders. Philanthropists and institutions ready to back the organizations accelerating the climate transition
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