This Exelon Foundation's Climate Change Investment Initiative program provides funding and support to startups addressing any aspect of sustainability/climate resilience that could benefit one of Exelon's markets (Chicago, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Wilmington, DE). Exelon's 2c2i has invested in 35+ diverse startups since 2019, and applications for the next round are open now thru 9/27. 

Upon selection, 2c2i start-ups realize a number of benefits to accelerate their ventures while delivering real-world impact. These benefits include:

• A minimum of $100,000 equity investment from Exelon Foundation
• In-kind services from Exelon Corporation
• Exelon commits to work with each selected start-up on an Impact Project

2c2i applications are open to any US-based climate startup (pre Series B). The Exelon Foundation will provide up to $300k of equity investment per selected company, and Exelon Corporation and their utilties (PECO, BGE, ComEd, PEPCO, Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power) will provide additional in-kind services to support the startups' growth and impact. 

About the Exelon Foundation

The Exelon Foundation was founded with a mission to use the power and resources of Exelon Corporation to make the world a better place. As an independent, non-profit philanthropic organization, the Foundation is funded solely by Exelon Corporation through shareholder dollars.

The Foundation's mission is to encourage respect for the environment and to strengthen the social and economic fabric of the community by supporting programs in three areas:

1. 2c2i
2. Energy Education & Workforce Development
3. Employee Engagement