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U.S. Market Discovery Energy

Accelerating Growth in the U.S. Climate Tech Landscape

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Intro

Our program equips your climate tech startup with the knowledge needed to assess the suitability of your business model in the U.S.

Ready to Discover the U.S. Market?

The U.S. is the largest market for climate technology VC funding and a global leader in innovation and sustainability.

With a legal and regulatory framework strongly supporting innovation, the U.S. offers an opportunity-rich environment for climate tech startups ready to navigate and thrive in this highly competitive market.

Program Overview

All-In-One: Maximizing Startup Success

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About the Program

With an evolving political and regulatory landscape, navigating U.S. market entry is no longer straightforward. This program is designed to help you explore your path into and navigate the U.S. market - with clarity, insight, and connections.

You will gain hands-on insights into the U.S. ecosystem, participate in custom mentoring, and attend Trellis Impact 2025, the top U.S. climate and sustainability conference.

From virtual workshops to an immersion week across Texas and California, you'll leave the program with a strategic roadmap for U.S. expansion - whether you're ready to move now or later.

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Sneak Preview

Get insights to cultural differences and understand the needs of the U.S. market and competitive landscape across different relevant regions and evolving political landscapes

Receive expert assessments and insights on aligning your technology and business model with market needs to refine your value proposition

Attend Trellis Impact 2025, including access to VERGE 25 and GreenFin 25

Identify your product-market fit and build your network of founders, investors, partners, and ecosystem builders

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Program Dates

Duration & Location:

Program Dates: October 1–31, 2025
In-Person: Austin/Houston (Oct 22–24) & San Francisco (Oct 27–31)

Format:

Workshops, 1-1 Mentoring, Immersion Week

Application Deadline:

September 26, 2025

Cost:

€500 per Startup

Travel & accommodation costs are not included, but support via benefits partner network in the U.S. for discounted hotel stays & other services is available.

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Find Out if Your Startup Qualifies

Simply fill out our form, and we will assess your eligibility and get back to you soon!

Benefits

What’s in It for Your Startup

Benefits

What’s in It for Your Startup

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Save Valuable Resources

Protect your business by avoiding costly mistakes, saving valuable resources, and succeeding quickly.

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Access Our Network

Tap into a global network of potential partners, customers, investors, and other program participants.

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Validate the Market

Assess your product-market fit and receive feedback on your business readiness to guide your market entry plans.

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Customized Mentoring

Receive 1-on-1 mentoring from climate tech experts and sustainable industry leaders.

Startups

Follow Other Successful Startups

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Getting Started

Before the actual program starts, we will help you prepare for your new business journey. Together, we will work on identifying individual priorities, setting goals, and will give you an overview of what to expect.

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It’s all About the Base

You will participate in a series of curated workshops tailored to equip you with the knowledge needed to enter the U.S. climate tech market. These sessions are hosted by our mentors, alumni, and team members.

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Expert Support

Dive into the fundamentals of the U.S. market, and work on validating your business model for the market and industry.

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Readiness Assessment

Receive a market readiness assessment from our experts, with advice on the right time to take the next steps towards your expansion plans.

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