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Selection Criteria

Developer U addresses a critical gap in the climate technology ecosystem at a moment when rapid deployment is essential to achieving global climate goals. We empower entrepreneurs to bring climate projects to life by providing targeted education in project development and finance.

Our program equips leaders with the skills and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of building physical infrastructure projects while fostering strong connections with specialized capital providers and technical experts. Together, these resources accelerate the large-scale delivery of climate solutions.

Who Should Apply?

Startups

  • Building in the climate tech space
  • Between Series A and Series C
  • Typically 1–3 years from deploying their next project

Investors

Investors will be asked to bring 2-3 climate companies in their portfolio to confirm their participation.

Ecosystem players

Ecosystem players include EPC firms, accelerators, government, and any other actors that are not affiliated with startups or investment firms.

Selection Criteria

Developer U hosts 60–80 participants per event. The target audience mix is 75% climate tech startup executives and 25% investors, accelerators, and other key ecosystem stakeholders.

Startup applicants are prioritized, and participation is limited to one senior representative per organization to maintain a dynamic and balanced cohort.

Cost

The program is offered free of charge to participants thanks to the generous support of our partners.

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Are you interested in joining us for a two-day seminar that equips senior leaders of leading climate tech companies with the strategy and tools to succeed at developing, financing and building projects? Please indicate your interest below.

Note that each Developer U event typically hosts 60–80 participants, with approximately 75% representing startups and the remaining 25% made up of investors, accelerators, and other key ecosystem stakeholders. To preserve this balance and ensure a diverse range of organizations are represented, we generally limit participation to one representative per organization. Most startup participants are between Series A and Series C and are typically 1–2 years away from completing their next project. Participation is not guaranteed. 

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By checking this box, I consent to CREO Family Office Syndicate sharing the information I provide in this form with its external partners, including: 

  • Workshop co-hosts: Spring Lane Capital, Wilson Sonsini, and Builders Vision. 
  • Recruiting partners involved in hosting Dev U events, once identified.

I understand that my information will be shared solely to organize, conduct, and facilitate participation in the Dev U workshop series. My information will be handled under GDPR standards and will not be used for any other purpose. I also understand that I will be notified via email once recruiting partners are identified, and I will have the opportunity to withdraw my consent at that time if desired.