Cleantech Innovation Celebration
December 8, 2026
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Cleantech Innovation Celebration brings the cleantech community together to honor the creativity, innovation, and dedication to a cleaner energy future put forth by Colorado’s entrepreneurs, educators, corporate innovators, volunteers, and policymakers.
Celebrate Innovation: Join leaders in the cleantech space as we honor Colorado’s most innovative and impactful cleantech companies, entrepreneurs, and industry champions.
Connect with top executives, investors, and policymakers: Meet the A-List trailblazers who are shaping the future of sustainable technology in Colorado and beyond.
Support Local Sustainability Efforts: Celebrate the growth of Colorado’s cleantech ecosystem and promote sustainable development initiatives that benefit both the environment and the economy.
Recognition and Visibility: Highlight your organization and build visibility among peers, potential collaborators, and investors.
Interested in getting involved? Contact mary@coloradocleantech.com for more information and sponsorship opportunities.
Award nominations are now open and the nomination deadline is Friday, November 6 at 5:00pm (MT).
2026 Award Nominations
Individual Award
Rising Star Award: Honors an emerging leader in the cleantech sector who has shown exceptional promise and impact early in their career.
Company Awards
Startup of the Year (Community Choice): Recognizes a pre-seed or seed-stage company, including self-funded companies at a comparable stage, demonstrating outstanding innovation, growth, and potential (generally TRL 4–7).
Selected companies will be invited to deliver a 90-second pitch at the Cleantech Innovation Celebration. Attendees will vote live to select the winner!
Breakthrough Cleantech Company: Honors companies beyond the seed stage demonstrating rapid growth, increasing customer traction, and significant investor interest.
Community Builder: Recognizes a company that goes beyond its core business to strengthen the cleantech ecosystem through collaboration, partnerships, knowledge sharing, and community engagement.
2026 Sponsors and Partners
