Apply for Milestone Makers CleanTech Founders Program for Fall 2025

Apply now for the Milestone Makers CleanTech Founders Program for Fall 2025. Milestone Makers selects a small cohort of impact entrepreneurs to receive individualized business mentoring, executive coaching, customized training, and resources all at no cost. The goal is to help entrepreneurs set, hit, and celebrate milestones critical to their company’s growth. Our 295 graduates have raised over $822 million in capital. 54% our graduates are women, 72% underrepresented and under-resourced founders, and 40% are international founders.

Join Our Next 3-Month ProgramWe offer customized resources to meet your needs and learning style. This three-month program will also elevate and amplify your brand through media and PR opportunities, culminating with a celebration that widely shares your success by hosting you and your company on Nasdaq’s MarketSite Tower in Times Square, NYC.Apply to Join Milestone Makers

Interested in learning more about Milestone Makers CleanTech Founders Program? Please reach out to Colin Mahin, Program Director.

Eligibility for the Milestone Makers CleanTech Founders Program

The program is open to early-to-mid-stage entrepreneurs working on projects related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each cohort focuses on select SDG themes – and we select entrepreneurs with a passion for the problem they are solving but with non-competing offerings. If you’re focused on addressing one or more of these global challenges, Milestone Makers can support you in achieving critical milestones to advance your business.

What does the Milestone Makers CleanTech Founders Program provide

Participants in Milestone Makers receive:

Personalized Coaching & Mentoring: One-on-one support from industry leaders and experienced coaches.

Business Resources: Access to resources tailored to the entrepreneur’s specific needs and business stage.

Media & Recognition: Opportunities to showcase your business, including media coverage and a graduation celebration on Nasdaq’s Times Square Tower.

Peer Support: A community of like-minded entrepreneurs to collaborate and grow with.

what happens after graduation

Graduates become part of an exclusive alumni network and are encouraged to “pay it forward” by mentoring, teaching, and nominating future participants. You’ll also have opportunities for continued media exposure and recognition through Nasdaq and other partners. Apply to Join Milestone Makers