Young America Capital sponsors the Climate Challenge at the University of Bridgeport

MAMARONECK, N.Y. — Young America Capital is sponsoring the Entrepreneurship Foundation Climate Challenge, a competition focused on practical solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency.

The Challenge brings together high school students, college students and early-stage entrepreneurs working on climate technology and sustainability-driven business models. Finalists present their proposals to a live panel of judges, with cash grants and in-kind advisory support awarded to selected teams.

Who competesThree judging categories

Proposals have to reduce pollution, greenhouse gases or heat released into the air, whether by making a process more efficient, producing energy in a new way, or cutting or capturing emissions. Each finalist gives a three-minute presentation followed by questions from the judges, who score the problem, the solution, the management team and the capital needed to bring it to market.

“Climate solutions require disciplined capital formation and thoughtful execution.”

Young America Capital

Our participation means a great deal to us. Our Founder & Managing Partner, Peter Formanek, is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport, where the final presentations are held. Supporting the Challenge reflects both our commitment to responsible innovation and our connection to the institutions developing the next generation of business leaders.

At Young America Capital, we work with founders and growth companies across clean technology, infrastructure and industrial sectors. We are pleased to support a program that encourages measurable impact and sound business development in climate and clean energy.

Climate Challenge at the Entrepreneurship Foundation ↗