Overview
A virtual program focusing on global startups that are building innovative solutions to improve environmental sustainability across all industries. The program is designed to support promising companies by offering tailored mentorship, a structured curriculum and introductions to a wide range of ecosystem players promoting sustainability.
Every year, the world adds 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change and driving up global temperatures, which in turn, traps us in a vicious cycle. The only way to avoid environmental collapse is to take immediate and decisive action to mitigate and reverse the worst impacts of climate change.
There are a number of factors contributing to climate change, all of which are deeply interwoven into our modern way of living. We need to rethink the way we power our cities, we grow our food, we manufacture our goods and the way we get around.
Our belief is that this fundamental challenge can only be solved by technology, innovation and collective action. The CleanTech program aims to play a part in combating climate change by supporting entrepreneurs with disruptive solutions to fight for a more sustainable future.
Our team will support you all the way through to launch
Who we're looking for
We are looking for innovative solutions that are focusing the following areas
Focus Areas
1. Environment
- Consumer Education
- Chatbots
- Track and Trace
2. Human
- Reduce Meat/Animal Consumption
- Increase Recycling
- Decrease fresh water waste
3. Animal
- Increase Alternative Protein Availability
- Reduce Cost of Alt Protein
4. Distribution
- Consumer Marketplaces
5. Marine
- Reduce Fishing
- Reduce Pollution
- Reduce Exploitation
- Increase Protected Areas
Eligibility
- Incorporated entity
- At least two full-time founders
- TRL 4+ with supporting data
Evaluation Criteria
- Annual gigaton-scale emissions reduction potential
- Techno-economic model at 1M ton scale
- Do no harm ecological solutions
How startups benefit
A Proven Framework
Learn the skills to succeed, based on our experience funding 200+ startups from 37 countries over the past eight years
Mentorship & Guidance
Receive one-on-one feedback and actionable advice from experienced founders and investors
Funding Opportunities
Get support on vetting your idea, polishing your pitch, and arranging pitch opportunities with investors
Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support
Benefit from lifetime access to the Brinc global network and ongoing support as you continue to build and grow your business after the program ends
Curriculum highlights
- Identify your customer base and profile
- Get product strategy support and mentorship
- Develop a clear messaging and branding strategy
- Understand what key business metrics best communicate progress
- Develop meaningful partnerships and connections with mentors
- Build a network of potential customers/users, as well as media, corporate, and investor contacts
- Formulate a viable fundraising strategy and related assets to maximize odds of success
- Meet pre-vetted investors within Brinc’s global network
What to expect
Our Offer
Investment Ticket: AU$130,000
Program Equity Alignment: Negotiable
Please note
- Brinc invoices for the program fee of AU$30,000 at the end of the program. By this point, the investment partner would have deployed the investment amount to cohort startups
- Applicants can be based anywhere, as the course is remote
- Startups should have at least two co-founders
- Startups should be able to clearly present a viable roadmap for their project/technology
- Applications for the next cohort have closed
Program Requirements
What happens next?
Application Open
Team Selection
Program Starts
Demo Day
Ready to apply?
select mentors
Rhod Needham
Efraín Hisnardo R.
Deepak Raghothaman
Tooraj Arvajeh
Cristina Ventura Serra
Ready to apply?
Our founders
We create synergy by pairing founders with the right corporate partners to help spark new thinking and develop ideas that could make a significant difference to both business and ultimately the world.
Mark Rydon
Founder of Kulture
Ajay Vishnu
Founder of Jetbrain
Linh Le
Founder of Flextrapower
Nisha Sarves
Founder of Ecoli Sense
Mark Rydon
Founder of Kulture
Ajay Vishnu
Founder of Jetbrain
Linh Le
Founder of Flextrapower
Nisha Sarves
Founder of Ecoli Sense
Our tools
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Brinc Cash Flow Tool
Our Cash Flow Tool is custom made to help founders start their business on a solid commercial foundation. We’ve fused the best parts of working financial models for startups with over a century of expertise with working with manufacturers and startups.
Please fill out the form to the right to get access to our Cash Flow Tool.