Get Plugged In

For students, innovators, & researchers

  • Warm introductions to top climate investors (> 4bn aum) actively looking for early-stage opportunities

  • Investor workshops and events on fundraising, commercialization strategy, company building, and more

  • Personalized events and networking opportunities with founders who have successfully navigated the lab-to-market and student entrepreneurship journey

  • Mentorship resources and founder playbooks built from real university spinout experiences

  • A centralized university hiring portal connecting founders with motivated student talent

  • In-depth ecosystem maps with contact information for key institutions, labs, and organizations

  • Direct pathways to plug into university climate innovation ecosystems through our Campus Venture Partner network

  • Screened deal flow pings from university ecosystems

  • Founder, pre-founder, and researcher database

  • Quarterly updates on emerging research and commercialization trend

  • Proprietary university spinout data and ecosystem insights

  • Curated dinners and networking opportunities with founders and researchers

For capital allocators

If you’re a university club, institutional program, or research lab looking to broaden investor engagement and commercialization momentum on campus, we’d love to explore how our network can plug into and support innovation within your ecosystem. UCV works alongside entrepreneurship programs, research labs, and student organizations to connect founders and researchers with experienced operators, climate investors, and practical resources that help move ideas toward real companies. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at universityclimateventures@gmail.com.

For universities