Now accepting applications for Class 2 (hybrid virtual and in-person in Houston)! The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator is the perfect fit for early-stage startups from seed stage to series A with a technology solution in: Alternative Fuels, Biomass Energy, Carbon Neutrality, Management or Accounting, Digital Technologies for Energy, Energy Efficiency or Storage, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Nature-based solutions for carbon footprint reduction, Solar Energy, Waste Heat to Power or Wind Energy. Bonus points for those that have demonstrated feasibility of their technology/solution and are looking to scale or refine (TRL 3 to 7).
Sponsoring Agency: Rice Alliance
Type of Fund: Accelerator, Incubation, Mentorship and/or Training
Deadline Available: Available
Deadline Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/31/2022
Size of the Fund: Not Available
Now accepting applications for Class 2 (hybrid virtual and in-person in Houston)! The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator is the perfect fit for early-stage startups from seed stage to series A with a technology solution in: Alternative Fuels, Biomass Energy, Carbon Neutrality, Management or Accounting, Digital Technologies for Energy, Energy Efficiency or Storage, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Nature-based solutions for carbon footprint reduction, Solar Energy, Waste Heat to Power or Wind Energy. Bonus points for those that have demonstrated feasibility of their technology/solution and are looking to scale or refine (TRL 3 to 7).
The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator is for early-stage startups that contribute to significant energy efficiency improvements, are developing energy derived from renewable, zero-emissions sources or are curbing the environmental impact of all types of energy production, distribution or usage, or enabling progress toward net zero carbon.
Houston help startups from around the world developing clean energy solutions achieve technical and commercial milestones that accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach by:
- Growing your business and sparking investment opportunities
- Expanding your network (Access to mentors, resources, talent, potential customers, industry leaders, potential pilots, field trials, demonstration projects, and technical and commercial expertise)
- Refining or building your brand
- Perfecting your pitch
- Receiving a non-dilutive company stipend
With an active energy mentor network, we have deep expertise in the energy industry. Our accelerator serves to accelerate the energy transition by supporting early-stage startups that contribute to significant energy efficiency improvements, are developing energy derived from renewable, zero-emissions sources or are curbing the environmental impact of all types of energy production, distribution or usage, or enabling progress toward net-zero carbon. This includes:
- Alternative Fuels
- Biomass Energy
- Carbon Neutrality, Management or Accounting (Emissions monitoring, ESG tracking, carbon tracking/measurement or carbon capture/sequestration)
- Digital Technologies for Energy (Artificial intelligence, smart trading, computational chemistry tools, remote sensing/IoT)
- Energy Efficiency or Storage (Carbon reduction technologies, battery technologies, fuel cells, architecture, engineering, or construction technologies or Infrastructure efficiencies)
- Geothermal Energy
- Hydrogen
- Nature-based solutions for carbon footprint reduction (Reforestation/afforestation or circular economy applications)
- Solar Energy
- Waste Heat to Power
- Wind Energy
Benefits
- An equity-free financial stipend to help support program-related expenses
- Extensive training and mentorship
- Access to an expansive network and exposure
- Lifetime access to CEA and Rice Alliance resources
- Pitch refinement and pitch deck design services
Eligibility Criteria
They welcome early-stage startups from seed stage to series A and who meet the eligibility criteria:
- The company must be an already established, corporately formed company or entity.
- The technology or innovation should serve one or more of the industry sectors.
- Each admitted company must participate in all required programming.
- At least 2 company employees must commit to participating at significant levels.
- At least 1 company employee must attend these in-person activities, on these dates, and IN HOUSTON, Texas: Sept 12-16 (Onsite kick-off), Oct 11-12 (Onsite Mid-point check-in), and Nov 17 (Demo Day).
- At least 1 company employee must participate in all VIRTUALLY scheduled programming from Sept 7-Nov 18
For International Startups
- Companies located outside the United States are welcome to participate with eligibility and travel costs being the same as for US companies
- Participants must speak fluent English and have access to a stable internet connection (the majority of activities are done virtually)
- Participants must be able to attend training activities typically scheduled during US Central Time business hours (keep in mind time zone differences)
- Participants must secure their own travel authorizations; we are unable to offer assistance in obtaining or sponsoring international visas.
More information at: https://ricecleanenergy.org/apply
Eligible Countries:
All Countries
Business Categories:
ICT, Environment, Climate Change and Ecology, Business, Startups, Science and Technology
