Don’t miss the opportunity to directly collaborate with Thailand’s leading corporates. ​Refine your business and pilot project idea with five of the largest corporations of the country in the DTS Startup Sandbox. After the Hackathon, startups and corporations will be matched to tackle set challenges by testing and refining your business model or solution.

• Meet corporate mentors to refine and develop specific solutions for your targeted industry
• Learn from experts and expand your networks.
• The selected teams will get matched with specific corporations and start your POC during the sandbox.

The Tribal Energy Innovation (TEI) Fellowship will be entering its third year and is offering a $25,000 award designated for federally-recognized tribal members who are entrepreneurs, or a member of a cooperative or social/business enterprise which supports renewable energy infrastructure and capacity building in tribal communities. The Fellowship is designed to develop and strengthen tribal energy sovereignty and resilience in Indian Country by supporting tribal members who are entrepreneurs or a member of a social/business enterprise that advances sustainable renewable energy solutions and capacity building in tribal communities.

During the year-long, stipend fellowship, fellows learn from GRID staff, from one another, and from industry mentors and professionals on best practices in renewable energy planning, business, workforce development and training, and other areas of technical support. GRID Alternatives and the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund have partnerships across the U.S. to provide a network of professional, educational support and opportunities with industry leaders, and exposure to advanced technologies from around the world. The fellowship culminates with a business presentation to GRID staff, industry professionals and other renewable energy changemakers looking to invest in innovative approaches to the unique energy needs across Indian Country.

Through proven, evidence-based entrepreneurship programs, mentorship, technical assistance, and direct services we accelerate the growth of BIPOC-led enterprises in North Texas and beyond — APPLY TO OUR FALL 2022 ACCELERATOR PROGRAM. To apply, you must attend an information session on June 15, July 20, or August 17.

NDN Fund has created three specialized loans with more flexible under-writing targeted at those Native-owned or tribally-owned businesses that are either adversely impacted by COVID-19 or demonstrate operation in a high-demand industry and/or are applying innovative business strategies. This portfolio will follow NDN Collective’s overall mission and theory of change by prioritizing businesses that demonstrate social and environmental co-benefits. Native-owned businesses are eligible for direct loans ranging from $10k-$50k.

Whether you’re just starting out or growing your small business, access to capital is key to your success. With a range of loan products and sizes, technology to streamline the application process, and a dedicated team to help you understand your options, we offer small business loans that work for you. Term loans range from $1k-$2M and lines of credit are available as well. Business must be located in one of the 19 states we serve: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

EnrichHER connects companies led by women and founders of color to the capital, coaching, and community they need to take their businesses to new heights. Access direct loans and lines of credits from $10k-$250k and $5k small business grants. Additionally, EnrichHER has a five-week Business Financing Accelerator to put you on the fast-track to funding and get you access to its network of funders.

The Majira Project Accelerator Program is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 7th Cohort. Accepted small businesses led by or serving Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities receive a pro-bono, company-specific consulting engagement with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a business coach, and connections to an extensive network of mentors, funders, and other resources to accelerate growth. After successful completion of the program, they become a permanent member of the broader Majira community and are eligible for continued support. Apply by 7/31 11:59pm ET. Learn more and apply on our website

DOE expects to make two to five awards under this funding opportunity, each ranging from $2 to $5 million. DOE seeks a diverse set of applicants, including universities, research and development centers, individuals, and civil society organizations. DOE encourages the participation of underserved communities and underrepresented groups. As part of the application, applicants should describe how they will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives in the project.

For more information, view the full FOA or register for the EERE information webinar on June 22.

The Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator^TM (CECA) advances cyber innovation to defend modern, renewable energy technologies against high-priority cybersecurity risks to the energy sector.

CECA solicits participants based on high-priority security threats. Cohorts go through an accelerator period of 3 to 12 months, sharing ideas and threat intelligence before validating solutions in the lab.  To be eligible for the program, interested solution providers must:

• Be based in the United States
• Offer technology solutions with strong authentication for distributed energy resources, to protect the modern electrical grid and expedite solutions to market
• Be at a Technology Readiness Level 4 or above