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.
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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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to step up R&D to advance hydrogen and fuel cells for transportation and diverse applications in emerging technologies. Applications pertaining to topics including Advanced Hydrogen Storage and Infrastructure, Hydrogen Production and Utilization, Integrated Production, Storage and Fueling System are solicited.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is soliciting applications for the creation of a self-sustaining anaerobic digestion technology marketplace. The proposals are expected to address Demonstration of new business models, marketplace development and refurbishment of existing systems. Applicants may choose one of the three categories i.e. Category A, B and C.
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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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Cascade Angels Fund V, LLC (Cascade Angels) is accepting applications from entrepreneurs (based in Oregon and Pacific Northwest) involved in technology-enabled biotech business and interested in obtaining equity investment for expanding their business further. The major benefits include an efficient evaluation process, clear communication and guidance from experienced investors.
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The Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Houston and Rice Veterans in Business Association have launched the veterans business battle, an opportunity to pitch business ideas to investors and lenders for a chance to raise capital. Applicant businesses must be majority owned by an honourably discharged military veteran living in the United States.
The DOE has launched the water security grand challenge to advance transformational technology and innovation to meet the global need for safe, secure, and affordable water. As part of its 2030 goals, the challenge focusses on desalination technologies, near-zero water impact, modular energy-water systems etc.
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The DOE is accepting proposals for the creation of a desalination hub as a low-cost alternative to treat non-traditional water sources for use in municipal and industrial water supplies. The major technical areas of interest include materials research and development, new processes research and development, modelling and simulation tools and integrated data and analysis.
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The DOE has expressed interest in research proposals around topics of scientific or technical merit and feasibility of ideas with commercial potential and in line with DOE mission research. The period of performance should not exceed 12 months and only the awardees of Phase-I would proceed to Phase-II. Approximately 40% of phase-I awardees would be awarded phase-II awards.
The 76West Clean Energy Competition is currently accepting applications from clean energy startups from New York State’s Southern Tier region. The major areas of interest include Hardware technologies, software technologies, services, or processes that broadly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Competition winners are also granted access to business and technical resources to aid with commercialization efforts.
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The DOE is soliciting proposals from people involved in competitive research in areas of science and technology. The preliminary areas of interest are Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fuel Cell Technologies, Solar Energy Technologies and Nuclear energy.
