What Colorado Cleantech Industry Association does

Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit industry association that serves as the convener for Colorado's clean, resilient, and advanced energy ecosystem. The organization unites cleantech entrepreneurs, Fortune-500 operators, investors, researchers, and policymakers, linking them through a portfolio of recurring programs: three sector-specific Cleantech Challenges (Mining, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Aviation) that match startups with corporate technology scouts; the Energy Fellows Institute executive immersion program; Colorado Fusion Week; Colorado Climate Week; the annual Cleantech Innovation Celebration; a Public Policy Committee with continuous Capitol presence since 2009; and a Cleantech Job Board. It does not develop proprietary technology; its core platform is its network and convening infrastructure.

The business model is membership- and sponsorship-driven. Annual membership dues provide recurring revenue in exchange for market intelligence, brand visibility across a 4,500+-executive newsletter, policy influence via weekly legislative briefings, talent pipeline access, and curated introductions to capital, pilot sites, and supply-chain partners. Supplemental revenue comes from event ticket sales (e.g., Colorado Fusion Week at $125 members / $200 non-members), program sponsorships from corporate partners such as Chevron, BP, Amazon, Southwest Airlines, Anglo American, and Fortescue, and the Energy Fellows Institute application pipeline. The association has supported 250+ member companies, contributed to 714 Advanced Industries grants totaling $128M+ alongside $2.5B in leveraged third-party capital, and cultivated an alumni network of 706 fellowship and challenge graduates of whom 91% have reached C-suite roles.

Name

Colorado Cleantech Industry Association

Legal name

Colorado Cleantech Industry Association

Website

https://coloradocleantech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado Cleantech Industry Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that convenes cleantech entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, researchers, and policymakers in Colorado through 250+ member companies, sector-specific Cleantech Challenges, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Clean Energy Advocacy Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Supplier Engagement & Value-Chain Decarbonization Programs (EUABAKAE)

Keywords

• Clean energy association
• Cleantech industry membership
• Clean technology programs
• Energy innovation network
• Cleantech advocacy events

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to market intelligence, brand visibility, policy influence, talent pipeline, and network access including curated introductions to capital, pilot sites, and supply-chain partners.
2. Event Programs and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from event programs including Colorado Fusion Week, Cleantech Innovation Celebration, and Cleantech Challenges, as well as sponsorship packages offering speaking opportunities and brand visibility.
3. Energy Fellows Institute: Annual executive immersion program providing market intelligence and networking, with student fellows participating through a competitive work-exchange application process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colorado Cleantech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit industry association that accelerates commercialization, adoption, and scale-up of clean, resilient, and advanced energy technologies across the Mountain West by uniting entrepreneurs, Fortune-500 operators, investors, researchers, and policymakers. It delivers sector-specific Cleantech Challenges (Mining, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Aviation), the Energy Fellows Institute executive immersion program, flagship convenings (Colorado Fusion Week, Colorado Climate Week, Cleantech Innovation Celebration), a Public Policy Committee, a Cleantech Job Board, and a membership program offering market intelligence, brand visibility, policy influence, talent pipeline, and curated introductions to capital, pilot sites, and supply-chain partners.

Product overview

Colorado Cleantech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit industry association (formerly Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, founded 2008) that serves as a regional innovation hub accelerating clean energy technology deployment. The organization does not offer a traditional software product; instead, it provides a portfolio of programs and services including: three Cleantech Challenges (Mining, Oil & Gas, and Sustainable Aviation) that connect innovators with industry buyers; the Energy Fellows Institute executive immersion program; Colorado Fusion Week convening; Colorado Climate Week event; the Cleantech Innovation Celebration awards; and a Public Policy Committee for legislative advocacy. Membership benefits include market intelligence reports, brand visibility through speaking and newsletters, network access to capital and pilot sites, and talent pipeline services through a dedicated job board.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Energy Fellows Institute: Annual executive immersion program providing platform for exchange of ideas, opportunities, clean technologies, high-level presentations and discussions, and community to develop leaders in advanced energy landscape.
• Cleantech Challenges
• Cleantech Innovation Celebration
• Colorado Fusion Week
• Public Policy Committee

Products and services

• Mining Cleantech Challenge A global product-innovation showcase matching breakthrough mining solutions with leading miners, investors, and suppliers. Finalists earn live pitch spots, executive feedback, and partnership opportunities through a competitive vetting process.
• Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge A product innovation showcase and competition connecting clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry, focused on methane mitigation, resource usage, water quality, and operational risks. Corporate partners include Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental, and BP.
• Sustainable Aviation Cleantech Challenge A global technology scouting initiative providing targeted connections between the international aviation industry and clean technology innovation. Includes a competitive vetting process where 10-13 companies present technologies to partners and sponsors.
• Energy Fellows Institute An annual executive immersion program providing a platform for exchange of ideas, opportunities, clean technologies, high-level presentations and discussions, and community to develop leaders in the advanced energy landscape. 91% of alumni ascend to C-suite roles.
• Colorado Fusion Week A multi-day convening focused on advancing fusion innovation, collaboration, and commercialization, bringing together fusion energy companies, researchers, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders. Co-hosted with CleanTech Alliance.
• Colorado Climate Week An annual event held in Denver showcasing innovations in sustainability and bringing together leaders from Colorado's diverse sectors.
• Cleantech Innovation Celebration An annual celebration honoring creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future by Colorado's entrepreneurs, educators, corporate innovators, volunteers, and policymakers.
• Colorado Cleantech Membership Program Annual membership program providing 250+ member companies access to market intelligence (first-look reports, policy briefs, investor insights), brand visibility (speaking opportunities, LinkedIn, newsletter reaching 4,500+ executives), policy influence (weekly legislative briefings, PAC meet-and-greets), talent pipeline (job board, executive and student fellows), and curated introductions to capital, pilot sites, and supply-chain partners.
• Cleantech Job Board A job board connecting clean energy professionals with member companies and employment opportunities in Colorado's cleantech sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ member companies supported
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Colorado Energy OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting clean energy initiatives and programs. Listed as sponsor for Cleantech Innovation Celebration and Sustainable Aviation Cleantech Challenge.
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development agency. Listed as sponsor for multiple events including Cleantech Innovation Celebration and Colorado Fusion Week.
• Colorado School of MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 31 national lab and university partners. Serves as sponsor for Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge and member company logo showcase.
• Colorado State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner supporting clean energy research and talent development. One of 31 national lab and university partners.
• University of Colorado BouldercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in the cleantech ecosystem. Listed as 2025 sponsor for Cleantech Innovation Celebration.
• Metropolitan State University of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner contributing to talent pipeline and student fellow program. One of 31 university partners.
• CleanTech AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch and co-host the inaugural Colorado Fusion Week event focused on fusion energy innovation and commercialization.
• Cooley LLPsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm and member company providing legal services and support to the cleantech ecosystem. Listed as 2025 sponsor for Cleantech Innovation Celebration.
• Southwest AirlinessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Cleantech Innovation Celebration and Sustainable Aviation Cleantech Challenge, supporting sustainable aviation initiatives.
• Breakthrough EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting clean energy innovation. Listed as 2025 sponsor for Cleantech Innovation Celebration and member company.
• AmazonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Sustainable Aviation Cleantech Challenge, supporting decarbonization of aviation industry.
• ChevronsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge, actively scouting new technologies for sustainability initiatives.
• ConocoPhillipssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge, seeking technologies for emissions control, carbon capture, and operational efficiency.
• Occidental Petroleum (OXY)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge, scouting for methane mitigation and CCUS technologies.
• BPsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge through BPX Energy subsidiary.
• FortescuecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor mining company participating in Mining Cleantech Challenge, scouting for critical minerals and sustainable mining technologies.
• Royal GoldsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMining royalty company participating in Mining Cleantech Challenge.
• Anglo AmericancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal mining company participating in Mining Cleantech Challenge for technology scouting.
• Fresnillo plcsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver mining company participating in Mining Cleantech Challenge.
• Sumitomo CorporationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJapanese trading company participating in Mining Cleantech Challenge.
• Marvel FusionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFusion energy company and Colorado Fusion Week sponsor, advancing fusion innovation in Colorado.
• Holland & HartsupportingOthersLaw firm providing legal services to Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge and member companies.
• CO-LabssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado innovation ecosystem organization supporting clean technology development.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CleanTech Alliance: Pacific Northwest cleantech industry association spanning Washington and British Columbia that even co-hosts the Colorado Fusion Week event with CCIA. Directly comparable in membership-based GTM, convening function, and event-driven programming.
• Clean Energy States Alliance: Nonprofit coalition of state clean energy programs and agencies. Directly comparable as a multi-stakeholder convening and policy organization with member-supported programming across U.S. clean energy.
• CalCEF (California Clean Energy Fund): California-focused nonprofit deploying capital and supporting cleantech entrepreneurs. Comparable mission of mobilizing capital and supporting cleantech startups, with greater emphasis on direct investment and incubation.
• New Energy Nexus: International nonprofit running cleantech accelerators and ecosystem programs. Comparable mission of connecting entrepreneurs with capital and corporate partners, with a global footprint versus CCIA's regional focus.
• E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs): National bipartisan nonprofit of business leaders advocating for clean energy and environmental policies. Directly comparable advocacy and member-convening model, with a national rather than regional scope.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center: State-funded quasi-governmental cleantech organization in Massachusetts running grants, accelerators, and workforce programs. Structurally comparable at state level in mission and programming, though operated as a state agency rather than a 501(c)(3).
• Advanced Energy Economy: National business association advocating for advanced energy companies at federal and state level. Similar advocacy and convening model, but operating nationally and focused on policy rather than regional ecosystem building.

Regional players

• NYSERDA: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority — operates state-level cleantech funding, programs, and policy support. Comparable state-scale mission in a different regulatory environment.
• CALSTART: National nonprofit accelerating clean transportation technology through industry partnerships. Comparable in running industry challenge programs and corporate-sponsored events, but specialized in transportation verticals.

Emerging players

• Greentown Labs: Largest cleantech incubator in North America with member companies, corporate partners, and challenge programs. Comparable startup-member engagement model, but focused on physical hardware incubation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/williamsef
• Xx.com/cocleantech
• Facebookfacebook.com/coloradocleantechindustryassociation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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