Hera Hub DC, a female-focused coworking space is soliciting Applications for its 2nd annual pitch contest. Startups that are 51% women-owned and located in the DC Metro area are eligible to send their applications which would be reviewed by an independent panel. The finalists would comprise of 8 growth stage and 4 early stage companies. In addition to the cash, the winners would also be nominated to pitch at Hera Venture Summit, in San Diego this September.

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Vinetta chapters is a DC-based Capital Platform that sources, funds and supports the world’s most promising female founders. Currently, applications are being accepted for the 2nd round of the Venture challenge-2019. Over 150 applicants from the DC-tech ecosystem would be handpicked by a group of DC-based venture funds and angel groups. In addition to the cash prize, winners would receive mentorship support from top investors, major bragging rights and credibility.

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Powerhouse ventures is accepting proposals from early-stage startups building solutions to enable a decarbonized, decentralized, democratized, and digitized energy system. Entrepreneurs harnessing the latest in digital technology and business model innovation to advance software-enabled, distributed, and renewable energy in domestic and global markets are invited to apply.

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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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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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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.