C2M Startup Info Session

​In addition to our three virtual info sessions, we are hosting an in-person info session at Bakar Labs for climate startups interested in learning more about the C2M program ahead of applying to the 2026 cohort.

​Are you an early-stage climate startup looking to accelerate your go-to-market strategy? Selected C2M startups work at no cost with 4–6 UC Berkeley graduate students and are eligible to win up to $70K in award funding. Apply to the Strauch Cleantech To Market (C2M) program by February 22.

​C2M is UC Berkeley’s flagship climate tech accelerator and interdisciplinary graduate course. Through a 16-week, hands-on program, C2M pairs breakthrough climate tech startups with interdisciplinary teams of UC Berkeley graduate students — from business, engineering, science, and policy — to assess market opportunities and build commercialization strategies. The program culminates in a high-profile summit attended by 300+ investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners, where student teams present their findings and compete for up to $70,000 in prize funding, generously sponsored by MetLife that is awarded to the startups.

​Since its launch in 2008, C2M has helped nearly 120 climate tech startups navigate the path to market. These ventures have collectively raised over $1.2 billion in funding and created more than 1,200 jobs, supported by the insights and energy of over 600 C2M student participants.

​C2M is housed at the Energy Institute at The Haas School of Business and represents one of the leading innovation and impact-driven learning experiences available at the University of California, Berkeley.