This infographic explores green tech/energy start-ups and their unique road to financial backing. As folks become more concerned with the environment and push for a more sustainable way of doing things, they sometimes lack the funds necessary to bring these concepts to life. But with a little help from the public, many of these innovative ideas are becoming a reality.

The first step in getting a startup going is financing it. This can be a difficult step, but have no fear, there are many ways you can finance your startup. Check out the infographic below to learn about seven innovate ways to get your startup off the ground.

Every morning across America, a small business owner wakes up with the intention of doing what he or she enjoys most – growing their company, earning a living, and determining their own path in this world. These are the fundamental drivers behind our national entrepreneurial spirit, the motivators of our 29.6 million small business owners, and the reasons our pioneering leaders wake up and tackle each new day.