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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Accelerate at VERGE 23 is a fast-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services in carbon, energy, food, transportation, and buildings. Selected finalists will pitch from the VERGE stage to thousands of businesses, government and thought leaders. Qualifying nominations must include a 60-second video naming the market opportunity your company addresses and why you want to pitch at VERGE 23. These should feature the team member being nominated to deliver the pitch.

Elemental excelerator is a growth accelerator that solicits applications from entrepreneurs with world-changing and scalable business ideas. The triple track program refers to the Go-to-Market track, Demonstration track, Equity and Access track. Beyond funding, the applicants would also be entitled to services from technology partners, business coaches and investors in residence.

CHP-Funder, a match-making web site for CHP projects, invites applicants to send their business plan in order to be matched with investors who invest in highly efficient CHP technology through a network of members, subscribers and funders. Applicants may be universities, hospitals, resorts, commercial properties, sewage treatment, government, municipal, and industrial applicants.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize invites applications from small or medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations with impactful solutions across five distinct categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools. Organizations would be judged based on three criteria namely innovation, impact and inspiration. Applicants must demonstrate a clear vision and long-term plan to further deployment and scaling up impact

Salesforce strategic venture arm is soliciting proposals from entrepreneurs with business ideas pertaining to Sustainability, Workforce development, equality and social sector. Besides providing cloud computing expertise, the participants would also have access to innovators, veterans, and senior executives. Since 2009, the fund has helped accelerate the growth of over 280 technology startups.

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.

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.

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 Global Cooling Prize is an international innovation competition that aims to lower the adverse impact of room air-conditioning systems on the global temperatures. The proposals would be evaluated based on 9 criteria: Climate impact, Affordability, Power draw, Water, Emissions, Refrigerant, Scalability, Materials, and Operations.

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