Invest Together in Climate Innovation 2026 for Founders

Our award-winning Invest Together in Climate Innovation program is back to discover a new cohort of climate ventures tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time and connect them with investors ready to deploy capital in a $200K investment prize.

10 impact ventures will be selected to participate in an Investment Readiness Catalyst, focused on sharpening fundraising strategy and strengthening core materials. Founders will explore topics including:

What investors look for in climate ventures at raise stage
Navigating complex, sector-specific investor questions
How to prioritize your efforts during an active raise
Approaching valuation, terms, and alignment with confidence
Sustaining momentum beyond the close

In early May, you will present your company and its newly strengthened pitch to our cohort of accredited investors. They will choose the Top 5 Ventures that will continue to the next stage: A supported due diligence process with a DD coach, analyst and Spring team members who will collaborate with you to create an investment deal memo.

In June, the Top 5 will pitch live in Toronto at the Climate Innovation Prize Finale, where the Top Venture will be awarded an investment of approximately $200K. No other prizes are guaranteed, but we’ve had several previous Invest Together Top 5 companies secure investment from being in the program.

Whether you’re named to the Top 10 or the Top Venture, being part of Invest Together will provide you with invaluable connections, a robust data room, and a community of purpose-driven founders + investors that will support your growth. Many ventures actually return (and raise) a second time, or join other Spring programs like Scale Ready to continue supporting their growth.

Applications close April 6, 2026. Want a deadline reminder? Use this link to get it in your calendar! Want to prepare your answers in advance? Use our Google sheet template or PDF.

If chosen as as a Climate Innovation Top 10 venture, you can expect to:

Have the opportunity to receive a pooled investor prize.
Join a supportive, like-minded community of impactful founders & investors that lasts a lifetime
Get invaluable hand-on analysis and insights on your due diligence materials & investment memo
Participate online from wherever you are – no relocation required BUT you if you make the Top 5 you will need to be in Toronto in June for the Finale.

Applications close April 6, 2026. Want a deadline reminder? Use this link to get it in your calendar! Want to prepare your answers in advance? Use our Google sheet template or PDF.

Does this sound like you and your climate-focused company? 

• You have an innovative climate solution in one of the following sectors:
  Renewable energy and energy transition
  Sustainability analytics
  Circular economy
  Climate resilience
  Sustainable food and agriculture
  Sustainable transportation systems
  Other sub-sector not listed but falls under innovative climate solutions
Meets Technology Readiness Level 5 or above.
Looking to raise Pre-seed or Seed equity investment.
Incorporated in Canada as a private issuer according to Canadian securities laws, operating from any of Canada’s provinces and territories.
Seeking a like-minded community that cares about impact investing.

Applications close April 6, 2026. Want a deadline reminder? Use this link to get it in your calendar! Want to prepare your answers in advance? Use our Google sheet template or PDF.