Carolina Climate Founders Forum (CCFF)

The Carolina Climate Founder's Forum (CCFF) is a curated community designed to support early-stage founders and innovators in the clean and climate tech space. Powered by a collaborative, bottom-up approach, CCFF fosters connection, learning, and visibility for entrepreneurs building solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. We’re launching a pilot program in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, North Carolina’s premier tech incubator, and Hutchison PLLC, a leading law firm supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the Southeast. Together, we’re bringing the region’s brightest climate tech minds into one room—with the goal of building the foundational community infrastructure that will position the Triangle—and the state—as a national leader in climate innovation. What We Do We convene founders, researchers, and industry leaders through a 4-session facilitated program featuring: 🔹 Peer-to-peer coaching and founder roundtables 🔹 Startup showcases and pitch opportunities 🔹 Community building and ongoing support 🔹 Access to services, workspace, and prototyping tools 🔹 Strategic feedback from investors and advisors