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Welcome, founders! This page is your gateway to discovering valuable incubator and accelerator programs that can propel your startup to new heights. Here, you'll find a curated list of opportunities with upcoming application deadlines, designed to help you grow your business, refine your ideas, and connect with mentors and investors. Regularly check this page to stay informed about the latest programs that align with your startup's goals and stage of development.
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Accelerators & Incubators
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SE Ventures Accelerator Program
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Program Website
Program Length: June 9 - September 5, 2025
Eligibility Criteria: MVP developed with early validation
Due Date: May 11, 2025
Program Details:
- 12-week tailored program with access to Schneider Electric ecosystem of customers and partners
- $100K in funding via uncapped SAFE
- Weekly 1:1 mentorship with Schneider industry veterans
- Introductions to investor network at Demo Day
- Post-program community for continued engagement
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Launch Alaska Tech Deployment Track
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Program Website
Program Length: 8 months
Eligibility Criteria: Energy tech companies moving toward deployment in Alaska
Due Date: May 1, 2025
Program Details:
- 8-month accelerator program focused on forging partnerships and identifying projects in Alaska
- Supports companies in moving toward product or service deployment in Alaska
- Cohort works with market experts to set ambitious goals and aggressively pursue project deployment
- Focus on sectors: Electricity, Fuels and Chemicals, Materials and Industrial Manufacturing, Resource and Climate Management, Transportation and Mobility
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Third Derivative Accelerator Program
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Program Website
Program Length: 18 months (virtual)
Eligibility Criteria: Climate tech startups with significant climate impact potential
Due Date: May 5, 2025
Program Details:
- 18-month virtual accelerator program focused on helping advanced technology startups bring innovations to market
- Provides connections to investors, corporate partners, market experts, and mentors
- Aims to accelerate commercialization and bridge gaps to financing and resources
- Focus on sectors: Built Environment, Electricity, Fuels and Chemicals, Materials and Industrial Manufacturing, Resource and Climate Management, Transportation and Mobility
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Spark Cleantech Accelerator
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Program Website
Program Length: 12 weeks (Aug. 25, 2025 - Nov. 20, 2025)
Eligibility Criteria: Early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs
Due Date: May 16, 2025
Program Details:
- $15,000 stipends to help with travel/living costs and support business and technical milestones
- Prototyping services through the University of Tennessee’s Center for Materials Processing
- Mentorship in business, market analysis, IP strategy, product design, engineering, and manufacturing
- Connections with customers, investors, strategic partners, and universities/national labs + partnership opportunities with Tennessee Valley Authority, Oak Ridge National Lab, and others
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Thriving Communities: Climate Resilience US
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Program Website
Program Length: N/A
Eligibility Criteria: Early-stage startups developing solutions for climate resilience and low-income communities
Due Date: May 9, 2025
Program Details:
- Equity-free accelerator supporting 10 startups focused on climate resilience and uplifting low-income communities
- Access to Village Capital’s investment-readiness curriculum and on-demand coaching from an Investment Analyst
- Mentorship from investors and climate-focused subject matter experts
- Two startups eligible for investment capital at the end of the program
Fellowships
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Climatebase Fellowship
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Program Website
Program Length: 12 weeks + Annual Community Membership
Eligibility Criteria: Climate-focused professionals and career transitioners
Due Date: February 14, 2025
Ongoing Programs with Rolling Applications