Energy Tech Accelerator Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States.
A 6-month accelerator cohort for early-stage startups developing renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, battery storage, energy efficiency, and sustainable supply chain technologies. Participants receive investment funding and acceleration support via the mHUB Product Impact Fund.
About this grant
mHUB operates a 6-month hands-on startup accelerator for early-stage HardTech companies building physical products and solutions. The program addresses challenges in sustainable manufacturing, industrial IoT, medical technology, and energy technology by providing seed funding, access to state-of-the-art prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship. Participants receive an initial investment of $142,500 in cash plus $60,000 in services, programming, and hardware in exchange for 6.5% equity, along with 18 months of follow-on support. The accelerator gives startups access to 11 micro labs and $6 million in equipment, 50+ industry-leading mentors, 100+ hours of expert-led workshops, and partnerships with top companies and research institutions. mHUB focuses on three key sectors: Energy Tech (renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, battery storage, energy efficiency), MedTech (medicine delivery, remote patient monitoring, wearables, chronic disease management, diagnostics), and Sustainable Manufacturing (IoT, predictive maintenance, robotics, automation, quality control).
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Eligibility
The program is open to high-potential, early-stage startups that are building a physical product or HardTech solution. Startups must be developing demand-driven solutions in the focus areas of Sustainable Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, MedTech, Energy Tech, or related sectors. The program is based in Chicago with access to mHUB's physical prototyping facilities.
How it's scored
The page does not provide explicit evaluation or scoring criteria for applications. Selection appears to be based on identifying high-potential early-stage startups with physical products in the focus sectors, though specific assessment methodology is not detailed.
Key requirements
- ✓Early-stage startup focused on renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture & sequestration, battery/energy storage, natural gas efficiency, circularity, or sustainable energy supply chains
- ✓Ability to commit to 6-month accelerator cohort
- ✓Investment via mHUB Product Impact Fund
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Accelerator, VC offer?
- Energy Tech Accelerator offers up to $200K.
- Who can apply for Energy Tech Accelerator?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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