Home of talented entrepreneurs.
Be Green Hub identifies and nurtures green, social impact for-profit start-ups. We look for businesses aligned with our vision for a sustainable, impactful, and purposeful economy. (Download recruitment flyer)
We seek companies that are:
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- Post idea stage
- Pre/post revenue
- Based in and around the DMV region
- Growth focused via sales and/or seeking investment within 6-12 months
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We’ll work with you to tackle the challenges you’ll face as your business grows. Entrepreneurs should be coachable and ready to hustle. We also ask that entrepreneurs be prepared to attend regular in-person sessions in Bethesda during a one-year curriculum, which begins with a 6 months accelerator program.
Areas of focus:
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- Environment: Clean energy / Water / Climate / Natural Resources
- Sustainable Food Cycle: Agriculture/ Food Production / Manufacturing / Retail
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If you have a business idea that you are still exploring and not quite ready to apply to the Be Green Hub incubator, please contact us. We offer additional opportunities for early stage entrepreneurs to join the Bethesda Green community.
Be Green Hub Benefits
We go beyond a pure incubator model by responding to business and consumer demand for sustainable products and services, and by partnering with other regional organizations to reach the broader community.
Participation in the Hub provides numerous and intangible benefits with a value of approximately $40,000 in the first year alone.
- Community Network: Join a unique and established community of local leaders and organizations that collaborate around the goal of a sustainable economy.
- Practical Curriculum: High-quality training to give entrepreneurs the business, social, and environmental impact tools and knowledge they need to succeed
- Targeted Mentorship: We’ll connect you with the industry experts and mentor support that you need, when you need them. Our network of seasoned business professionals are here to assist you as you evaluate important business decisions, and may provide access and referrals into potential networks important to your business.
- Professional Services: Access to pro-bono or discounted services from a network of professionals (legal, accounting, banking, marketing, etc.) that are chosen for their relevant value and quality for service.
- Office Space: Be Green Hub companies may use the Bethesda Green mailing address and co-working space. They will have access to conference rooms, and priority access to a for-a-fee closed office rental.
- Access to Capital: Financial Awards for qualified companies and connection to angel investor groups.
Get to Know Our Advisers
Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and CEO Emeritus of Honest Tea; Executive Chairmen of Beyond Meat; Co-Founder of Bethesda Green;Bethesda Resident
“Bethesda and Montgomery County are magnets for conscious consumers and employees. With access to three major airports, a highly educated and informed population, there’s no better place to launch a global brand.”
Jigar Shah, Co-Founder at Generate Capital Inc. and SunEdison; Bethesda Resident
“A revolution is needed in the energy sector – for the climate, for our kids. Entrepreneurs have led on deploying climate solutions at scale. Bethesda has many entrepreneurs working in this space and a supportive County looking for deploy solutions. Talented visionary entrepreneurs need the necessary community to thrive and become attractive investable companies.”
Want to learn more?
Let’s work together toward a sustainable future. Contact us today to discuss how you can get involved.