From 2024 through 2027, the Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator will work with stakeholders, from commercial building owners and operators to manufacturers, to accelerate the development and adoption of heat pump packaged RTUs to achieve integrated energy efficiency and electrification of buildings. The Accelerator is working to accelerate the production and deployment of heat pump RTUs. Organizations looking to partner with the Accelerator can join the Challenge or the Campaign.

The Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) is a free program for startups that are developing solutions to help California meet its energy goals. The program provides access to the resources and facilities of a number of regional partner organizations (listed below) and connections with industry in order to accelerate the commercialization of emerging energy technologies.

The MSP Equity Accelerator sponsored by Allianz invests in high-growth startups founded by Black, Brown and Women entrepreneurs. For each cohort, we invest $100K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week accelerator program. gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups and supports the growth of these startups through its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.

This program will support the growth of 6 startups per cohort (twice per year) through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, industry experts, venture capitalists and local corporate partners. Each selected startup will receive a $20k investment on the terms of their current round with additional funding consideration at the conclusion of the program. We accept applications from sustainability- or mobility-related startups across the United States. Relocation to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the duration of the program is required.

Curql Accelerate invests in five companies per cohort innovating in fintech. In addition to a $100K investment, each participating startup will receive 12 weeks of concierge, mentorship-based programming and deep industry connections with credit unions. gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups and supports the growth of these startups through its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.

gener8tor Milwaukee invests in five high-growth startups per cohort. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept ALL types of startups across ALL industries and business models. Accepted startups receive $100K and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming.

The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator (powered by gener8tor) connects cutting-edge, agriculture technology startups to the coaching, capital, and connections they need to build and grow their businesses. This program is in person in Huntsville, AL (Rocket City) and across the street from the home of NASA.

The Butler Accelerator for Education & Workforce Innovation Powered by gener8tor works with five high-growth startups from across the country that are best poised to transform the way individuals and companies work and learn, and provides them with the coaching, capital, and connections they need to build and grow their business. The program is open to any startup that is focused on making systemic change in the way individuals and companies work and learn, with a specific emphasis on solutions for post-secondary education and the future of work.

The gener8tor Great Lakes Resilience Accelerator invests in and supports 5 innovative startups per cohort developing carbon sequestration, hazard mitigation and coastal resilience, and ecosystem services.

Recognizing the significant opportunity to support local and attract international startups to the province, the climate challenge, in partnership with Alberta Innovates, is a global search for innovators developing solutions at the ag energy nexus and playing a vital role in securing a sustainable future for our global community.

The Challenge is open to global companies that meet the below criteria:

• Are Seed to Series A Stage
• Have a novel technology that is relevant and disruptive in the combined agrifood and energy spaces
• Proven scalability of a base business and formalized business model
• Detailed plan outlining market reach, team structure, and key product offering
• Can clearly articulate how technology relates to challenge theme(s)

With an active energy mentor network, we have deep expertise in the energy industry. Our accelerator serves to accelerate the energy transition by supporting early-stage startups that contribute to significant energy efficiency improvements, are developing energy derived from renewable, zero-emissions sources or are curbing the environmental impact of all types of energy production, distribution or usage, or enabling progress toward net-zero carbon.