Green Energy Entrepreneurship: Venture Capital & Banking for Startups
Join us for a hybrid fireside chat connecting our community to the knowledge, networks, and capital pathways that make building possible! Made possible by the Lemelson Foundation
Time & Location
Aug 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kiln, 1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
About the event
Join us in person and VIRTUALLY for a hybrid fireside chat and townhall connecting our community to the knowledge, networks, and capital pathways that make building in this space possible!
The Inflation Reduction Act has unlocked billions in clean energy investment. Green energy is one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial frontiers of our time. But for BIPOC engineers and entrepreneurs in Portland, the path to that capital is rarely straightforward.
Session 2 demystifies early- and late-stage funding — with a specific lens on green energy as a high-growth opportunity for technical founders.
Key questions we'll tackle:
What does early-stage funding actually look like for engineers starting a business?
How do you find capital as a BIPOC entrepreneur in Portland?
What types of support look different for startups at different stages?
How do you build a business that capitalizes on clean energy incentives, tax credits, and federal investment?