Our newly updated 2026 Climate Tech Market Map features 140 startups across the state spanning seven climate tech subsectors. North Carolina continues to demonstrate particular strengths in the Food, Land & Water Use, Energy, and Industrial categories. Within these, standout areas include sustainable agriculture (bio-based fertilizers and pesticides), alternative proteins and food systems, wind and solar energy, and water technology, especially wastewater solutions.
Existing leaders continue to scale, highlighted by DG Matrix’s $60 million Series A, Hoofprint Biome’s $15 million Series A, and Plantd’s $22 million Series B raises. At the same time, a new wave of startups has emerged across multiple subsectors—reinforcing the growing importance of grid management and energy storage, in particular.
We created the market map to illustrate the volume and breadth of clean and climate tech activity in our state. To receive a copy of the 2026 North Carolina Climate Tech Market Map, please complete the form below.