Cleantech Open Midwest organization, a division within the larger Cleantech Open network, was founded in 2010. It covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Since inception, the Midwest programs have worked with over 90 start-up companies that have
gone on to raise over $20 million in external capital.
Generally, the Midwest organization focuses on three primary activities: (a)Accelerate start-up businesses in structured programs and events: (b)Partner with local, regional, and national organizations across the innovation ecosystem: and (c)Partner with corporations, governments, foundations and universities to support their innovation goals.