Global Cleantech is a non-profit association, that strives to make local cleantech initiatives global. The GCCA is a network of over 45 cleantech clusters spanning nearly every continent.  The GGCA creates conduits for clusters and companies to harness the tremendous benefits of international collaboration in an efficient, affordable, and structured way.  The GCCA’s annual Later Stage Award provides a gateway for established and emerging cleantech companies to gain exposure to potential investors, new markets, influential networks, innovative technologies and best practices. GCCA was founded by swisscleantech, the Finnish Cleantech Cluster, Skipso, Technica Communications and Watershed Capital Group.