Apply if you’re based in Illinois.
Evergreen Climate Innovations works with Nicor Gas to support entrepreneurs who are making a positive environmental impact throughout Illinois.
Recipients of the Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award receive a non-recourse grant of $25,000, 12-months of business mentorship from Nicor Gas and Evergreen Climate Innovations, and heightened exposure to both investors and potential customers.
Award Application Criteria
Founder:
Best fit is for companies in the pre-seed or seed stage
Eligible Geographies:
Based in Illinois or has a substantial Illinois presence
Company Criteria:
- 2-12 full-time employees
- Can be either product or service-based
- No more than $3M in funding raised
- Must demonstrate at least 3-6 months of funding runway
- Does not need to be market-ready, but preferred
Sectors:
Renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart buildings/cities, water, ag-tech, energy storage, mobility/advanced transportation, circular economy, and digital solutions for operational efficiencies, reduced maintenance costs, customer engagement, and/or worker training/management
If you have any questions, please email Senior Program Manager Dylan O’Reilly at dylan@evegreeninno.org.
Ready for investment and support?
Your climate tech startup may be eligible.