CEVG NY in partnership with NYSERDA is soliciting applications from clean energy companies with technology, products, and services that could substantially reduce the environmental damage from the use of energy. The investment criteria are based on clean energy proposal, people, investment returns, valuation, and location. Successful applicants would receive capital along with hands-on support from experienced executives, entrepreneurs, and investors.

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DOE intends to invest in early-stage research aimed at improving transportation system-level energy efficiency, energy productivity, and affordability. The specific areas of interest are advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems, materials for more efficient powertrains, co-optimized advanced engine and fuel technologies, and alternative fuels and new mobility options.

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Halcyon invites entrepreneurs looking out for support to transform their business ideas into a sustainable venture to apply to its fellowship program. The 3-phase selection process would be judged on the basis of execution, talent, impact, solution, sustainability, and innovation. Successful candidates would be provided with living expenses, strategic venture resources, world-class mentoring and critical audience support.

Megawatt ventures, a joint initiative by University of Central Florida and OUC, aims to support the commercialization of cleantech innovations developed by University students. Selected applicants with renewable energy and energy efficiency-related technology proposals, will have access to broad array of resources and educational programs, experienced mentors, investors, technical experts, and cleantech veterans.

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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is accepting applications related to Transportation Electrification; natural gas; fuel cells, hydrogen generation, delivery, and storage systems. The specific areas of interest include fuel research and technology integration, Battery Electric Heavy-duty Freight Vehicles, High Throughput Hydrogen Fueling Technologies, High-durability, Low Platinum Group Metal (PGM) Membrane Electrode Assemblies and Energy Efficient Commercial Off-road Vehicles.

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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.

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.

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.