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Blueprint by The Engine™ Grant

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Funding is an accelerator programme. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

Blueprint is an accelerator programme for early-stage deep tech and tough tech companies commercialising transformative science and engineering-driven innovations. The programme supports companies across 19 tough tech industries including climate tech, biotech, quantum, and advanced manufacturing.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 7 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The Blueprint Accelerator Programme supports early-stage startups developing deep-tech and hard-tech solutions to global challenges in climate, energy, biotech, advanced manufacturing and materials. The programme combines equity investment with intensive mentorship and cohort-based support, drawing on a track record of backing over 780 companies that have collectively raised $480 million. Startups and small enterprises at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed or seed stage are eligible. Founders should have strong technical expertise and a credible path to commercialising transformational science. Applicants based in the United States or operating globally may apply. Participation in the full accelerator cohort and mentorship programme is required.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Early-stage deep tech or tough tech company with science and engineering-driven innovation
  • ✓Technology addressing one of 19 tough tech industries (climate tech, biotech, quantum, advanced manufacturing, energy, etc.)
  • ✓Commercialisation pathway and potential for significant capital raise

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does The Engine offer?
Blueprint by The Engine™ offers $480M.
Who can apply for Blueprint by The Engine™?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme.

About this sector

Energy storage funding spans batteries, long-duration storage, thermal storage and the controls that dispatch them. Research calls focus on chemistry and system cost. Demonstration programmes test grid services, while tenders buy capacity, flexibility and installation contracts. Buyers usually want evidence of safety certification, round-trip efficiency and a credible route to grid connection.

Funding route · no open call
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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
Budget$480M
EligibilityGLOBAL
Org typesstartup, sme
Last verified7 Aug 2026

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