The Ray C. Anderson Foundation honors the legacy of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc., by promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Through research and funding, the Foundation aims to create a better world for future generations. Initiatives include The Ray, a living lab for sustainable transportation, and Drawdown Georgia, focused on climate solutions.

The Cox Cleantech Accelerator by gener8tor, is a 12-week Atlanta-based program supporting early-stage cleantech startups.

Focused on renewable energy, sustainable transportation and waste reduction, it provides investment, mentorship and ecosystem support. The program collaborates with the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub to strengthen Georgia’s cleantech sector, aligning with Cox’s commitment to fostering sustainable solutions and advance climate innovation.

Drawdown Georgia Business Compact is a statewide initiative working to catalyze a Georgia beyond carbon.

With 20 research-based climate solutions as a roadmap, Drawdown Georgia is bringing together businesses, universities, NGOs, policymakers and others to join the movement to put Georgia on a path to advance drawdown–that point in the future when levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline.

Made possible by a unique public-private collaborative model between Georgia Tech and corporate sponsors, ATDC Sustainability Tech is an incubator supporting startups at the forefront of solving, mitigating or adapting to our climate and environmental challenges.

ATDC's vision is to make Georgia the best place on Earth to start and scale a technology company. For four decades running, ATDC has been housed at the center of academic excellence on the Georgia Tech campus.

The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is creating a broad set of partnerships and programs to enhance market access; connect innovators to talent, capital and customers; educate cleantech entrepreneurs; spread a culture of inclusive innovation.

Ultimately, we want Georgia to be the best place for innovators to create new cleantech products, services and companies because the barriers to accessing resources are low. Join us in shaping Georgia’s future as a leader in tomorrow’s growth industries.

The Metro Atlanta Chamber is a leading business coalition driving economic growth and innovation across the region. Serving as a catalyst for a prosperous, vibrant metro Atlanta, it convenes leaders, advocates pro-business policy and promotes talent and investment.

Through partnerships and initiatives, the Chamber advances key industries, including cleantech, to strengthen competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

Better Earth is on a mission to create compostable packaging that makes sustainability goals accessible and regenerative circularity achievable within the foodservice industry.

SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy is a federally designated U.S. Tech Hub led by the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
It unites more than 50 public and private partners to develop, test and deploy advanced energy technologies, strengthening grid resilience, energy security and economic growth. The initiative leverages manufacturing, research and workforce assets to commercialize innovations and create jobs statewide.

FutureVerse is a visionary Atlanta-based initiative reimagining how people learn, explore and innovate through immersive technology.

Designed as a future-focused museum and innovation ecosystem, it blends AI, virtual reality and hands-on education to inspire the next generation. Through partnerships, pilot programs and a planned downtown destination, FutureVerse aims to accelerate workforce development, economic growth and discovery across science, sustainability and emerging technologies.

Ekko is a sustainability platform for banks, fintechs, and payment providers that embeds environmental impact into everyday transactions. Through real-time carbon tracking, insights, and seamless contributions to verified projects, Ekko empowers businesses and consumers to make more sustainable choices.

By turning payments into purposeful actions, the platform helps drive measurable environmental outcomes while enhancing customer engagement and loyalty.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a national law firm with more than 750 attorneys across 13 offices in the Southeast, Texas, and Washington, D.C., representing clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Bradley combines the resources of a large firm with the responsiveness and personal attention of a boutique, delivering practical, industry-informed legal solutions tailored to clients’ business goals.

Pearl Impact Media is an Atlanta-based storytelling studio that creates compelling video content for nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations.

Led by award-winning journalist Matt Pearl, the company produces documentaries, impact videos and event films designed to amplify mission-driven work, engage donors and inspire action through authentic, people-centered storytelling that highlights real experiences and measurable impact

RoboGeorgia advances robotics innovation in Georgia by supporting companies, fostering education, and strengthening workforce training.

They collaborate with partners to improve policy, expand investment access, and build a thriving statewide ecosystem for robotics and automation.

The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) is Georgia’s only trade group exclusively dedicated to manufacturers.

Founded in 1900, GAM serves as the association of record and leading advocate for the industry, representing companies that employ nearly 200,000 Georgians. Visible, vocal and vital, GAM champions policies and partnerships that strengthen competitiveness, innovation and sustainable growth across the state.

Finding the Way by Cap Treeger blends fiction and hard-won experience to reveal what truly drives entrepreneurial success. Through an entrepreneur’s turbulent journey, the book shows that great ideas alone aren’t enough—community, mentorship, resilience and execution matter most.

Part story, part playbook, it distills practical lessons from successes and failures to help founders build stronger businesses and find their own path forward with confidence today.

E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.

Their members have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies, created more than 600,000 jobs and manage more than $100 billion in venture and private equity capital.

The Georgia Climate Project (GCP) is a statewide consortium of universities and partners focused on understanding climate impacts and solutions in Georgia. It seeks to position the state as a leader in climate action by fostering science-based solutions that mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities related to climate change.

GCP takes a broad and inclusive approach to developing and implementing solutions for the a more sustainable future for Georgia.

Canary Media is an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the global transition to clean energy and sustainable solutions.

Through in-depth reporting and analysis, it explores the technologies, policies, markets and people driving decarbonization across power, transportation, buildings and industry. Its journalism helps policymakers, investors, businesses and communities understand how the energy transition is unfolding.

CREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative that empowers students to launch startups with confidence.

Offering mentorship, resources, and a dynamic entrepreneurial community, CREATE-X provides the tools needed to turn ideas into real businesses. Celebrating its 10th year in 2024, the program continues to equip students with the skills and support to make a lasting impact.

SustainX is a Georgia Tech–led entrepreneurship program empowering students, faculty and community members to launch startups with environmental and social impact.

Through mentorship, funding and hands-on programs like Scale Lab, SustainX helps founders turn ideas into scalable ventures. A partnership between CREATE-X and the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, it builds the next generation of sustainability-driven innovators.

Join one of the nation’s largest venture capital conferences and communities at Venture Atlanta, October 15–16, 2025, at Woodruff Arts Center.

For 15 years, we’ve connected over 760 companies to more than $7.5 billion in capital—creating vital networks, partnerships and resources. This two-day event showcases the Southeast’s thriving tech ecosystem, bringing together innovators and investors for high-impact pitches, sessions, and networking, all designed to help startups secure the capital they need to succeed.

TEVERRA is dedicated to harnessing the Earth's resources for clean and reliable energy generation and storage.

They serve the energy industry by offering innovative subsurface solutions, developing cutting-edge technologies, providing consulting services and executing global projects to promote a sustainable low-carbon energy mix.

Fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives those we cover, Hypepotamus generates awareness about the Southeast’s innovation community.

Hypepotamus.com is the go-to source of startup and technology news, interviews, events, job listings, and resources. The publication showcases the founders, students, innovators, companies, and investors that are proud to call the Southeast home.

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) accelerates and scales transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people, the environment and communities worldwide. Drawing from a diverse community of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofits, teachers and students, lawmakers and citizens, UCGBC strives to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment.

BoldImpact™ ATL is a culture-driven sustainability initiative turning global climate goals into measurable outcomes across Metro Atlanta.

For BoldImpact™ ATL, sustainability is personal, rooted in the region’s culture and future. Built on partnerships, transparency and accountability, we measure what matters, adapt what works and scale lasting solutions, because for sustainability to succeed, people and communities must thrive first.

Circudyne partners with dedicated leaders to strategize and implement holistic circular economy initiatives that foster an aspirational and uplifting future.

Circudyne helps organizations shape a clear vision, develop pragmatic playbooks, craft compelling narratives and align stakeholders around strategies for circular transformation to empower brands to boldly lead the way toward a more sustainable world, driven by a commitment to ensuring circularity benefits everyone.

The TAG Smart Communities & Sustainability Society connects innovators, startups and organizations across Georgia to advance sustainable technologies.

By enabling innovation, engaging stakeholders and promoting awareness, they foster smart, connected communities. Their focus includes education, collaboration and the economic impact of sustainability—from utilities and manufacturing to marketing and packaging.

The Freeing Energy Project is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a cleaner, cheaper and more resilient local energy future.

Through advocacy, education and collaboration, Freeing Energy is reshaping how energy is generated, distributed and consumed.

Engage is a pioneering corporate venture platform that unites leading Southeastern corporations to support startups shaping the future of enterprise.

Designed for high-growth companies, Engage facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 decision-makers, accelerating enterprise go-to-market strategies. By fostering collaboration among startups, corporations and universities, Engage promotes innovation and access to new markets.