The John Merck Fund (JMF) focusses exclusively on supporting clean energy transitions in New England by supporting clean tech initiatives in the area. The major goals of the fund include reduction of New England’s greenhouse gas emissions to 20% by 2022 and 80% by 2050 to make the region a leader on climate solutions. The specific areas of interest include modernization of electric power system, adoption of electric vehicles and supporting energy infrastructure.
Innovation crossroads, a two-year fellowship program supported by DOE and Tennessee Valley Authority, is seeking innovative proposals from aspiring clean energy entrepreneurs. The applicants should focus on ideas promoting energy, advanced manufacturing or grid efficiency. The finalists would be eligible for Oak Ridge lab access, research funding and personal living stipend in addition to mentorship and networking with industry experts.
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DOE is soliciting unique solutions to complex wind energy projects from interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students. The competition would challenge students to research, design, and build a turbine for deployment in the high wind environment of Eastern Colorado. In addition, the participants would also be required to financially analyze the wind plant. The students would be imparted real-world experience as they prepare to enter the wind industry workforce.
DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to accelerate wide-scale deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage using cost-effective anthropogenic CO2 commercial-scale storage sites, carbon capture and purification technologies. The major areas of interest are site characterization of a commercial-scale CO2 storage site, Underground injection control, CO2 capture assessment and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office intends to gauge industry willingness to partner over exploration of underutilized geothermal resources and understand the barriers in such a partnership. The dimensions of interest include Well characteristics, associated Risk and Liability. Diverse applicants from industry, academia, research laboratories, and government agencies are requested to provide their feedback.
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In a bid to promote clean energy companies, NYSERDA has come up with a program opportunity notice (PON) in association with experienced investors. All clean energy firms based in New York state or with a demonstrated benefit in the state are eligible to apply and successful applicants would be entitled to the non-dilutive grant with a recoupment provision. The Fund will make non-dilutive matching investments directly in companies based on a 2:1 ratio of qualifying private capital investment to NYSERDA dollars.
CI Ventures’ capital supports startup or growth-stage enterprises with novel market-based approaches and seeking short-term financing/growth capital. Applicants should demonstrate a viable business model with strong potential for significant environmental and social impacts. The profit generated from chosen enterprises would be used to repay funds and additionally injected into a revolving fund used to continuously reinvest in conservation efforts.
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Halcyon incubator invites early-stage social entrepreneurs to join the 12th cohort of its 18-month fellowship program. The applications would be judged on the basis of six criteria: Execution, Talent, Solution, Sustainability, impact, and innovation. Selected candidates would receive technical assistance in addition to office space, mentorship and industry access.
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Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) offers a two-year fellowship for innovators focusing on clean energy and science technologies. Through an annual call for innovators, four to six individuals will be selected to join CRI. Program participants will receive the financial and technical support needed to perform early-stage research and development (R&D) that may launch energy or manufacturing businesses in the future.
Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in North America, is inviting startups with innovative renewable technologies to take part in its Enel Boston innovation hub. The three major areas of interest are New renewable capabilities and forms, Digitization of renewable infrastructure and Automation of renewables operations. The selected startups would be contacted by early November.
The 8th Annual U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Women in Clean Energy Symposium hosted by Texas A&M Energy Institute, is organizing a poster competition for early-stage researchers involved in a variety of clean energy fields. The presentation topic must be related to one of the 13 clean energy areas listed in the website and a poster committee with wide-ranging expertise will judge the same based on clarity, professionalism, diversity, and discipline.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing guaranteed grant financing for renewable energy systems to increase American energy independence through energy efficiency improvements that lower the energy costs for small businesses and agricultural producers. Selected rural small businesses may utilize the funds for purchase, installation, and construction of energy efficiency improvements.
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