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Drive progress toward a cleaner future

At Columbia Climate Fund, we are driving progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable world by investing in the next generation of climate-tech innovators. With a focus on asset-light startups, we provide early-stage funding—ranging from $50K to $100K—to bold entrepreneurs tackling the climate crisis. 

Positioning Columbia as a Climate Leader

Columbia University is uniquely positioned to lead the climate transition. By fostering hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, we empower students to translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact. We champion Columbia-born innovations and extend sustainability efforts beyond academia by funding tangible solutions that can reshape industries.

Building a Powerful Ecosystem

Our strength lies in our network. Through a dynamic community of students, professionals, researchers, and investors, we connect expertise with ambition, capital with vision, and ideas with action. By leveraging Columbia’s robust ecosystem, we are perfectly positioned to cultivate companies that will drive lasting change.