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.
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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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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USAID’s field-based initiative invites proposals for emerging technology products, services, and scientific applications developed by U.S. small businesses. The areas of interest are Water, Agriculture, Energy, Global Stability, Health, and Mobile Communications. The three mission areas include Cambodia, Liberia, and Zambia. The funding criteria involves technical considerations, importance to agency programs, and fund availability.
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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The DOE invites relevant people (Phase 1 & 11 grantees) to apply for phase-II grants aimed at completion of R&D associated with the initial prototype, product, or process development (Phase IIA) and transition of innovative models towards commercialization (Phase IIB). The main areas of interest would include greater emphasis on impact demonstration of the path to commercialization as evidenced in commercialization activities conducted in parallel with or after Phase IIB R&D.
