The PowerBridgeNY provides business accelerator services to scientists and entrepreneurs from 6 partner institutions (Brookhaven National Lab, Cornell NYC Tech, Columbia University, CUNY, NYU, or Stony Brook). The programs help determine product-market fit, de-risk technologies and validate the technology. It also provides mentorship, pitch coaching, SBIR/STTR consultants, lawyers, financial advisers, and more.

(Application Deadline: To be announced soon)

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Evergreen looks for early-stage, climate tech companies that fit the following criteria:

• Developing innovations to solve environmental challenges
• Pre-Seed and Seed
• Based in the Greater Midwest region of the United States (IA, IL, IN, WI, MI, MN, KS, MO, OH, TN, KY, ND, SD, CO, NE, and western PA)

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Once you submit the investment application form, we will provide an initial response within 2 to 3 weeks.

The Cascadia Cleantech Accelerator (CCA) is soliciting applications from interested small energy companies, for the 2019 cohort. The 15-week program provides mentorship, networking opportunities, brand visibility, and funding. In addition, two new modules have been added to the latest program on the introduction of manufacturing and sustainability

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The NM Federal and State Technology (NM FAST) partnership program provides SBIR and STTR proposal development assistance to small businesses throughout NM. Securing federal funding for your innovative idea or technology is a critical step towards commercial success. The SBIR and STTR programs, often referred to as “America’s Seed Fund,” are an excellent source of undiluted funding, but are highly competitive. NM FAST provides the resources, support, and expertise necessary to submit a highly competitive proposal.

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is soliciting information concerning the current state of high-efficiency internal combustion engines that can be deployed in light trucks and SUVs. The main areas of interest include the current status of technical development of ICEs capable of meeting vehicle performance requirements and technical developments for integration before commercialization

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance invites applications for game-changing companies in clean energy technology and innovation. Proposals will be judged based on potential scale, innovation, and momentum. Ten companies will be unveiled at Future of Energy Summit-2019.

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Clean technology entrepreneurs interested in developing overseas markets (U.S. to Europe and vice versa) are invited to contact Mr. Adam de Sola Pool, an investor, mentor, and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in clean energy and water hardware companies. Services include business plan development and mentorship. Limited early-stage angel investment is sometimes available for companies in the Boston area.

The Mentor Capital Network supports entrepreneurs starting or growing for-profit companies that create positive social, environmental, and/or cultural value. Successful applicants receive constructive feedback on their business plans and ongoing relationships with mentors. Some of these relationships lead to investment, but this is not the primary goal of the program.

New York City’s premier cleantech incubator, ACRE, is soliciting solutions to address challenges in transportation, urban technologies, and energy generation. The focus areas of the competition include smart mobility, smart city, and smart grid technologies. In addition to cash, the winners would also be eligible to become members of the incubator.

Please note: Eligibility for this application is limited to U.S. educational institutions.
The Airforce Research Lab (AFRL) is inviting applications to enhance the nation’s war-fighting and peacekeeping capabilities. The 5 overarching technology competencies under focus include electro-optical and infrared sensing (EO/IR), space electronics, space environmental impacts, space operations technologies, and space experiments.

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is soliciting Department of Defense (DoD) funded technologies to enhance public safety and homeland security. The participants should identify the problem, propose technology solutions and assess its market feasibility. The winners would receive benefits namely manufacturing assistance, marketing, and business mentorship.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for reducing diesel emissions in community areas with poor air-quality. Technologies of interest include the following: exhaust control technologies, remanufacture systems, idle reduction, aerodynamic technologies, certified engine/ equipment replacement, and clean alternative fuel conversion.