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Opalene Climate Challenge Grant

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at pre-seed, seed stage and Series A. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States.

Summary

A challenge mobilizing philanthropic capital for catalytic investments in early-stage clean technology companies based in Washington state. The programme supports early-stage cleantech startups through equity or growth-stage funding.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Opalene Climate Challenge deploys philanthropic capital into early-stage clean technology companies to accelerate innovation and commercialisation. The fund targets pre-revenue and early-stage startups working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate software and data. Eligible applicants are startups and small enterprises based in or operating in Washington state. The fund supports companies at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed and seed stages. Funding is available as grants or equity investment for those seeking catalytic or growth capital to advance clean technology solutions.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Company must be early-stage and based in Washington state
  • ✓Focus on clean technology solutions
  • ✓Eligible for catalytic/impact investment capital

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Opalene Climate Challenge?
Eligibility covers organisations in US; startup, sme.

How this compares

  • Compared with 166 similar grants (renewables in United States) listed in the last 12 months.
  • Similar grants that state a value range from $15k to $427m, with a median of $500k (44 grants).
  • This is the only similar grant from this organisation listed here in the last 12 months.

Figures are computed from notices listed on Raise Lens in the same sector and country over the last 12 months.

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.

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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityUS
Org typesstartup, sme
Last verified5 Sep 2026

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