Top 7 Clean Energy Education startups

Updated: May 17, 2026
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These startups are empowering students, professionals, and communities with the tools to understand, implement, and advocate for clean energy solutions
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NuScale Power
Country: USA | Funding: $469.6M
NuScale Power has developed small modular reactor NuScale Power Module (NPM) - that was the first to receive design approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. NPM design is based on proven pressurized water reactor technology and was developed to power power plants, district heating, desalination and industrial hydrogen production. The 77-megawatt reactor weighs 700 tons, allowing it to be shipped from the factory in three sections by truck, rail or barge. NuScale, in partnership with TVA and ENTRA1 Energy, is implementing a pioneering 6-GW SMR program to provide reliable, carbon-free electricity for the future of the seven-state TVA region. The company also established the Energy Research Center - an innovative educational environment offering users hands-on opportunities to apply nuclear science and engineering principles to simulated, real-world nuclear power plant scenarios.
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EUCENA
Country: Germany
EUCENA - European Citizen Energy Academy. Free online courses with certification
3
Kolverr
Country: France
The best career platform for the net-zero economy. We help skilled workers navigate their careers and transition to green-collar jobs (construction, energy, mobility).
4
Horizon Educational
Country: Czech Republic
Horizon Educational is a STEAM learning platform for elementary and middle schools.
5
Solar Energy International
Country: USA
Solar Energy International is an alumni network and training program dedicated to solar energy and renewable energy technologies.
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Center for Energy Education
Country: USA
The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a center for renewable energy research, industry innovation, and workforce development combine to demonstrate excellence in renewable energy and create economic growth.
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CREATE Energy Center
Country: USA
The mission of the CREATE Energy Center is to produce a skilled technical workforce necessary to implement the transformation of the world’s energy industries.
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