1000 Gretas
Organization Details
Mission Statement
1000 Gretas’ Mission is to identify and help innovators pursue sustainability solutions with the goal of surfacing those likely to have the greatest impact. 1000 Gretas will give young bright people passionate about solving global climate change a platform for their ideas via funding, tools, contacts, and know-how. The organization has a multi-tier model to help vet those ideas to achieve escape velocity and feed into incubators. The model will help identify, educate, fund, and assist the next generation of climate change entrepreneurs(Hackers, tinkerers, investors, and scientists.)
Financial Information (2022)
Recent Progress (2026)
1000 Gretas demonstrated sustained commitment to climate entrepreneurship throughout the first half of 2026, with particularly strong activity during Colorado's climate advocacy season. The organization's impact peaked during Colorado Climate Week in March, where they hosted professional development sessions including a CSO Roundtable at University of Colorado Boulder and led a fleet electrification panel, culminating in grants awarded to two recipients. Their "startups will save the world" message resonated across multiple platforms, from ClimateCon Denver in February to Boulder Startup Week in May, consistently connecting climate founders with funding opportunities and professional networks. The CrowdSolve program emerged as a key vehicle for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through market discovery training, while the organization maintained its focus on elevating University of Colorado Boulder graduates and promoting intergenerational climate fairness.
Key Achievements
- 🎓Celebrated University of Colorado Boulder class of 2026 graduates, elevating their voices in the context of intergenerational climate fairness.
- 🚀Co-hosted Boulder Startup Week panel 'Startups will save the world!' featuring sustainability startup entrepreneurs and climate innovators.
- 💰Promoted NSF ASCEND Engine funding opportunity with May 14 deadline for environmental sensing and AI projects in Colorado and Wyoming.
- 🌱Delivered special live Market Discovery cohort session through CrowdSolve program for climate founders and early-stage entrepreneurs.