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 International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) is soliciting proposals for innovation, integration, and transformation of smart grid systems. The five key criteria of selection include potential impact, economic rationale, adaptation rationale, innovation, and other benefits. The winners will be celebrated at the Awards of Excellence Competition-2019

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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.

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 Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) offers mentorship and incubator opportunities for early-stage companies through its two-year Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) program. The program offers participants financial and technical support along with dedicated lab and office space, to help entrepreneurs launch full-fledged businesses.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Manufacturing Office have launched the Innovation crossroads initiative to match aspiring energy entrepreneurs with technology experts, mentors, and networks to bring cutting-edge ideas to the marketplace. This initiative includes fellowship, mentorship, and collaborative R&D funding.

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is accepting applications to the Sunshot contest, offering an opportunity to propose mature solar technology solutions. Interested parties can send across problem statements and support it with feasible business solutions and prototypes to create practical business cases for the marketplace.

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The Los Angeles cleantech incubator (LACI) and the California clean energy fund (CalCEF) are partnering for the California climate cup in order to promote startups with ideas to combat climate change in megacities. The core interest areas include mobility and goods movement, transportation/energy nexus and digital solutions for sustainable cities.

The Global LEAP is an international competition that aims to identify and promote the world’s best off-grid appliances accelerating market development and innovation. Applicants with ideas to improve quality and energy efficiency of appliances such as fan, TV, and refrigerator can apply for financial, marketing and business development assistance.