Environmental technology broadly refers to environmental science and chemistry applications that monitor, shape, or conserve the ability for human and natural environments to thrive together. Envirotech, greentech, and cleantech are all industry terms associated with this economic sector.
Environmental Technology
At the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, we are laying the groundwork for impact in environmental technology and renewable energy as a member of the Climate Economy Action Team managed by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, which positions Vermont as the state where climate change and resource renewal can spark business growth and economic development.
Businesses in the environmental technology sector can also access our business management coaching services.
Indicators of Progress in Vermont
- Vermont is home to a strong environmental technology business sector, supported by the Vermont Environmental Consortium, and increasing statewide collaboration among private sector, nonprofits, and government stakeholders is setting the stage for this sector’s economic, social, and environmental impact in Vermont.
- Vermont is well-poised for economic development and job creation in the environmental technology sector as it intersects with other growing industries (e.g., renewable energy, waste management, and other industries interested in decreasing negative environmental impact while strengthening their bottom line).
VSJF Program and Service Results
DeltaClimeVT Climate Economy Business Accelerator
VSJF manages DeltaClimeVT—Vermont’s climate economy business accelerator program—which provides startup support, business planning, mentorship, and access to capital for entrepreneurs committed to climate economy innovation.
- Launched in 2017, the program has hosted eight cohorts (7 energy, 1 food and ag tech) with the next energy cohort planned for 2025.
- Over four years, we have graduated 131 entrepreneurs from 62 cohort companies, and connected them with over 126 mentors and advisors.
Energy 2024
The Energy 2024 winner, selected through a peer-review process, is Rock Rabbit receiving a $25,000 non-equity award. BED also awarded a pilot project Moduly. Additional Vermont companies and utilities are in talks with cohort companies to implement further pilot projects. Click to learn more.
Energy 2023
The Energy 2023 winner, selected through a peer-review process, is ProsumerGrid receiving a $25,000 non-equity award. Pilot projects with Burlington Electric Department were also announced. Click to read the recap.
Energy 2022
The Energy 2022 winner, selected through a peer-review process, is Halitra receiving a $25,000 non-equity award. Pilot projects with Vermont utilities were also announced. Read the recap here.
Energy 2021
The Energy 2021 winner, selected through a peer-review process, is Neothermal Energy Storage receiving a $25,000 non-equity award. Three pilot projects with Vermont utilities were also announced. Read the recap here.
Energy 2020
The Energy 2020 winners, selected through a peer-review process, include Pecos Wind Power receiving a $25,000 non-equity award, Medley Thermal receiving a $15,000 non-equity award, and Wex Energy receiving a $10,000 non-equity award. Plus five pilot projects with Vermont utilities announced. Read the recap here.
Energy 2019
$25,000 Winner – Onboard Data of Massachusetts. Burlington Electric Department Pilot Project Winners: EV Match, Go Together and DCC. Green Mountain Power Pilot Project Winner: EV Match. Read the recap here.
Ag & Food Tech 2018
Winners – AgHelp of Michigan and Ceres Greens of Vermont. Read the recap here.
Energy 2017
Winners – Emrgy Inc. of Georgia and A.F. Mensah of New Jersey.
Business Assistance
VSJF offers a business management coaching program that helps Vermont environmental technology companies grow their businesses and provide more jobs for Vermonters. Click here for a complete list of clients by sector.
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Are you interested in funding one of our programs or services? We are seeking funders to achieve our sustainable economic goals as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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Are you interested in becoming a client to grow your business, industry sector, or replicate one of our approaches? We offer a suite of services for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
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Are you interested in partnering with us to build a thriving economic, social, and ecological future for Vermont? We invite collaboration from diverse stakeholders in all areas of our work.
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