Team Training: An 8-week programme for energy startups and visionaries developing solutions for the energy transition Grant

About this grant

AXEL is an energy-focused accelerator initiated by fokus.energie e.V. in Karlsruhe, Germany, designed to support startups in the energy sector on their path to company formation and faster market entry. It is described as the only accelerator with a 100% focus on energy, funded by Start-up BW and supported by companies, institutions and universities. The Team Training programme is one of three support tracks offered by AXEL (alongside a 4-day Energy Boot Camp and a 12-month Team Development programme). It runs for 8 weeks and targets startups and visionaries with solutions for the energy transition. The Team Training aims to help teams develop a business model in the energy sector, apply efficient product development methods, present convincingly, specify their financing needs, become familiar with legal and tax aspects, and build teamwork for shared success. The page does not specify a grant amount, fees or cost structure for the training. Support on offer more broadly includes mentoring by more than 100 mentors and coaches, co-working space, networking, and access to an energy network. The page does not describe the programme as a cash grant.

Eligibility

Targeted at startups and visionaries with solutions for the energy transition (Energiewende). The page is primarily aimed at startups in Baden-Württemberg and beyond, with co-working presence in Karlsruhe. No explicit restrictions on organisation legal form, founding date or prior-recipient rules are stated on this page.

Key requirements

• ✓Energy startup or visionary developing energy transition solutions
• ✓Commitment to 8-week full-time or part-time programme participation
• ✓Team-based approach to business development and product innovation

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Team Training: An 8-week programme for energy startups and visionaries developing solutions for the energy transition?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.