​Startup Boston and the City of Boston are teaming up to spotlight the next wave of underrepresented founders driving innovation in climatetech. This high-energy pitch showcase will feature a select group of entrepreneurs competing for cash prizes and exclusive perks - while showcasing how their ventures are building a more sustainable future.

​Submit to pitch by clicking here.

​Prizes:

• ​1st Place: $4,500 + Exclusive Perks 

• ​2nd Place: $1,500 + Exclusive Perks 

• ​3rd Place: $750 + Exclusive Perks 

​Who’s Pitching?

​Founders must meet the following criteria:

• ​$20,000+ in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Showing early signs of product-market fit.

• ​Boston HQ: Company must be incorporated and headquartered within Boston proper (home office or office)

• ​Financially Ready: Must have a separate business bank account.

• ​Pre-Funding Stage: Less than $1M raised to date (pre-venture-funded).

• ​Tech-Enabled: Product must include a software or hardware component.

​Why Attend?

• ​See some of Boston’s most promising climatetech startups pitch live.

• ​Celebrate and support underrepresented founders innovating in one of the city’s fastest-growing sectors.

• ​Build connections with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of climate innovation in Boston.

​This is more than a pitch competition - it’s a chance to elevate voices that represent the true diversity and strength of Boston’s startup community while accelerating solutions to one of the world’s most pressing challenges.

​Who qualifies as an underrepresented founder for this competition?

• ​Women founders

• ​Black, Latine, Indigenous and other founders of color

• ​Immigrant founders

• ​LGBTQ+ founders

• ​Founders with disabilities

• ​Veteran founders 

• ​Other founders who have faced systemic barriers in accessing capital and resources 

​A huge thank you to the supporters of this event with City of Boston and Startup Boston: 

• ​Accountalent

• ​Workbar

• ​Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

​Interested in contributing to the prize pot (monetary or in services)? Email hello (at) startupbos (dot) org