Propel[x] is an investment marketplace that gives investors the power to discover and fund visionary science and technology startups. Startups focusing on energy and green technologies are requested to get listed and engage with investors through the evaluation process. Applicants would also receive guidance from expert community in addition to investor feedback.
The Launch NY Seed fund is a non-profit fund interested in funding future startups as part of the “evergreen cycle”. Aspiring entrepreneurs headquartered in NY, having a potential business plan capable of generating $10 + million top line revenue potential within seven years and ready to engage in three-month Entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIRs) are requested to apply.
Techstars has announced the commencement of eight accelerator programs, accepting proposals from startups involved in recycling, energy and refining. The major components of the application include basic information, team information and program-specific questions like company vision, traction, funding, location etc. Applicants would have access to managing directors, staff and alumni firms.
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center is accepting innovative clean energy business proposals and technology solutions, from students at North Carolina-based institutions. The submissions should revolve around: Energy innovation, Energy poverty or NextGen energy challenges. The competition involves three rounds and the finalists would be invited to attend the full 2019 State Energy Conference on April 30 and May 1.
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USAID’s field-based initiative invites proposals for emerging technology products, services, and scientific applications developed by U.S. small businesses. The areas of interest are Water, Agriculture, Energy, Global Stability, Health, and Mobile Communications. The three mission areas include Cambodia, Liberia, and Zambia. The funding criteria involves technical considerations, importance to agency programs, and fund availability.
Greentown Labs along with CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain’s NOVA, invite innovative ideas to disrupt the built environment value chain. Entrepreneurs from emerging technology areas and who have reached the prototype stage are expected to apply with a clearly defined problem and solutions, in order to be considered. Major benefits include equity investments, technical assistance and acceptance into a 6-month acceleration program.
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The DOE invites relevant people (Phase 1 & 11 grantees) to apply for phase-II grants aimed at completion of R&D associated with the initial prototype, product, or process development (Phase IIA) and transition of innovative models towards commercialization (Phase IIB). The main areas of interest would include greater emphasis on impact demonstration of the path to commercialization as evidenced in commercialization activities conducted in parallel with or after Phase IIB R&D.
The DOE has instituted a phase-0 program, to assist eligible small businesses to navigate the complexities of the SBIR/STTR proposal process, in association with the Dawnbreaker-led team. Various services provided include LOI writing, Phase I Proposal Preparation, Review and Registration, Market Research, Small Business Development Training, Mentoring and Registrations, Technology Advice and Consultation, Intellectual Property Consultation and Indirect Rates and Financials.
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The Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD) is soliciting applications to promote the development of energy and mineral resources in tribal areas. Some of the broad project ideas are initial resource exploration, potential targets for development, market analysis, economic evaluation and analysis and pre-construction studies for the development of energy resources.
The DOE is interested in receiving proposals on next-generation wind turbine drivetrain technologies, both land-based tall wind and offshore applications. The overall objective of this project would be to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) from a wind plant through up-tower testing of a megawatt-scale lightweight generator.
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