ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Greenhouse Accelerator is announcing the launch of the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, a public-private-academic partnership created to propel cleantech innovation and expand its access and benefits to Georgians furthering the tremendous cleantech momentum across the state. This pioneering initiative makes it easier for cleantech innovators to tap into the diverse talent, growth capital and resources available to create the products, services and companies that set Georgia up to be a leader in tomorrow’s growth industries.
The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub’s efforts center around four areas of focus:
- creating the places where cleantech innovators meet, connect and build
- building an accessible, hyperconnected community of cleantech experts
- implementing fit-for-purpose education programs to grow local expertise
- fostering the innovation and sustainability culture in a way that is uniquely Georgia.
The new initiative builds upon the Greenhouse Accelerator’s 12-year legacy and takes advantage of the state’s momentum of attracting cleantech manufacturing, battery and solar technologies and more.
"Since its inception, the Greenhouse Accelerator has dedicated itself to supporting early-stage startups through mentorship and its connections,” explains Bernie Burgener, Executive Director of the Greenhouse Accelerator and founding member of the board of directors for the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub. “Today, consumers’ high demand for climate-friendly solutions and significant investment by governments and corporations has established cleantech as an engine of economic growth. As a result, our opportunity to serve cleantech innovators is broader than it was 12 years ago, and it is the right time for the organization to expand its scope."
A Call to Visionaries to Join the Initiative
Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is currently fundraising to build capacity and is extending an invitation to individuals, foundations and corporations who share a passion for innovation and environmental stewardship to be part of this movement. By engaging early, participants can shape how the organization impacts the innovation economy of Georgia.
“In order to scale this emerging sustainable, cleantech ecosystem, entrepreneurs require a unique mix of talent, leadership, capital and infrastructure,” says Andrea Pinabell, Greenhouse Accelerator Board Member and CEO at AC Impact Advisors, "The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub aims to be this catalyst spurring connections, partnerships and initiatives that are difficult for a single organization to create alone."
For more information about the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, including its board of directors, how to get involved and to connect regarding funding and partnerships, visit https://gacth.org/.
About Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub
Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is a 501c3 public-private-academic partnership that directly serves Georgia cleantech innovators. The organization aims to strengthen the cleantech innovation ecosystem by creating physical spaces for entrepreneurs, increasing connectivity, educating climate leaders and amplifying Georgia’s innovation culture. By making it easier for innovators to access the talent, capital and resources necessary to create organizations built to last, the Hub aims to help Georgia become a leader in cleantech innovation and tomorrow's growth industries. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://gacth.org/.
