
Programs
Explore Cleantech Group’s prestigious programs that highlight companies with future-ready innovations accelerating the shift toward a cleaner and more resilient world.
The trusted source for leading cleantech solutions
Our annual Programs spotlight leading cleantech innovators and solutions from around the world at different tech-readiness levels, making it easier for you to cut through the noise and springboard investment. We even include an analysis of market trends to help you keep an eye on scalability and long-term economic viability.

Global Cleantech 100
For 15+ years, the annual Global Cleantech 100, sponsored by Chubb, highlights leading private cleantech companies with solutions poised to help us build a more digitized, decarbonized, and resource-efficient industrial future.

Cleantech 50 To Watch
Explore the annual list of early-stage innovators from across the globe, creating groundbreaking solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

APAC Cleantech 25
Learn more about the top private companies driving transformative innovation across Asia-Pacific’s dynamic markets.

LATAM Cleantech 25
The newest addition to the Programs, supported by Breakthrough Energy Fellows. Discover the pioneers with the business models and solutions to significantly impact the LATAM region over the next five-to-ten years.
Celebrating Breakthrough Start-ups






Accelerating critical innovation and de-risking future-focused investments
Our lists are the result of thousands of data points from all around the world which are then evaluated and validated by an external Expert Panel for each program, as well as Cleantech Group experts on our team.

Expert Panelists Lead the Way
Pioneers, leaders, veterans, and new entrants in cleantech and broadly representative of the global cleantech community.

Cleantech Group Analysts Bring Clarity
Our Analysts identify the consensus of sentiment and opinion among the international cleantech community.

Innovators Become the Shining Light
We introduce you to the next-generation technologies leading the way, reshaping industries and breaking new ground.
We are always looking for new start-ups who are making an impact on the climate crisis.
The nomination portal is open year round and we will evaluate any relevant companies according to each program deadline.