Empowering
Climate Entrepreneurs

Welcome to Greenshot, Dartmouth’s accelerator for climate tech entrepreneurs. We empower innovative startups focused on reducing emissions and tackling the global climate crisis.

Our fast-paced, hybrid program allows participation from anywhere, propelling startups to new heights. Over three months, you’ll expedite product development, validate your market, scale operations, and prepare for Series A or seed funding.

Greenshot offers access to world-renowned experts, an extensive investor network, funding opportunities, and comprehensive resources. We welcome recent alumni, Dartmouth faculty, and non-Dartmouth founders alike. If you’re a climate solutions entrepreneur ready to make an impact, Greenshot is your launchpad to success.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future.

Our unique approach includes

In-Person Weekend

This event helps participants build connections and a strong community.

Robust Curriculum

Delivered by experts from Tuck Business School faculty, CleanTech Open NE, and Industry Leaders.

Expert Mentorship

Access to influential mentors and industry experts who provide valuable feedback to refine business models, pitches, and go-to-market strategies.

Connected Community

Engage with a climate-focused community of leading entrepreneurs, VCs, and corporations.

Curriculum Focus Areas

GTM Strategy & Scaling

We help startups refine their marketing, sales, and growth blueprints and integrate vital market insights from successful entrepreneurs and Tuck School of Business faculty.

Preparation for Funding

We guide startups on financial modeling for investment pitches, advise on non-dilutive financing and government grants, and provide pitch practice sessions with experts before Demo Day.

Customer Insights

We host three customer panels offering insights into industry-specific purchasing nuances for  feedback and leverage our alumni network to connect startups with Fortune 500 leaders.

Environmental Expertise

We partner with the CleanTech Open to bring in experts on GHG emissions, environmental equity, lifecycle analysis, and insurance risk for climate solution startups.

The Power of Dartmouth Resources

Dartmouth has a history of fostering leaders who are ready to tackle the world’s most complex topics – from computing to medicine to space technology. Now, we are turning our focus to supporting innovations that will help solve the most pressing challenge of our time: climate change.

Greenshot is housed in Dartmouth’s West End Innovation District and brought to you by two powerful resources for entrepreneurial launch pads:

The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society
The Institute’s mission is to advance affordable, sustainable, reliable energy for the benefit of society. The Institute is both a hub and a catalyst for advancing energy transition, climate, and society-related research, teaching, and engagement on campus, creating a powerful community of alumni, students, faculty, and regional and global partners.  

The Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship
Magnuson has concentrated on cultivating a thriving ecosystem of investors, operators, and entrepreneurs.

Chamioning Sustainability

Our team is multi-skilled, mission-driven, and values-oriented, boasting extensive experience in environmental sustainability, energy, climate, and the startup accelerator industry. United by a shared commitment to a sustainable future, we bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to support and empower innovative startups. Our diverse expertise and unwavering dedication make us uniquely equipped to guide and accelerate ventures that drive meaningful environmental impact.

Liana Frey ’92, TU’98

Greenshot Director

Geoffrey G. Parker

Irving Institute Executive Director

Jamie Coughlin

Executive Director, Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship

Kwame Owusu Ansah

Greenshot Program Manager

Melissa Weinstein

Irving Institute Communications Manager

Claire Shaw

Irving Institute Events and Communications Coordinator

Jordan Swett TU’25

Greenshot Intern