Apply for ChargeUp Accelerator Program (United States)

Deadline: 16 January 2025

The New Energy New York (NENY) is pleased to announce the ChargeUp Accelerator Program to support startups developing emerging solutions in the battery and energy storage space, across the entire value chain, by advancing their technology commercialization and investor readiness.

The 2024 ChargeUp program received over 90 applications from across the world, with four companies selected for the inaugural cohort through a rigorous, competitive review and pitching process, evaluated by a panel of top technical and business experts. ChargeUp, the nation’s first and only accelerator dedicated to supporting battery and energy storage startups, is the latest program launched under NENY to propel domestic battery industry innovation, while fostering economic growth in Upstate New York.

This hybrid 6-month program is primarily virtual with select weeks in person at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in Binghamton, NY. The program includes lectures, discussions and assignments to fast track the investor readiness of your business, while connecting you with industry experts and resources in the federally designated Battery Tech Hub.

Benefits

Get Funding
- $25,000 for companies to participate in the 6-month hybrid program, with connections to key investors and opportunities for follow-on investment, including up to $100,000 for technical development.
Learn from Experts
- Over 200 hours of rigorous curriculum that will help your company become investment-ready by mastering business due diligence, design for manufacturing, managing complex supply chains, product pricing and other topics, led by industry veterans.
Join America’s Battery Tech Hub
- Join a nation-leading comprehensive innovation ecosystem designated as a federal Battery Tech Hub to get access to additional opportunities and resources to develop your technologies, including:
  - Battery prototyping and testing infrastructure and services
  - Collaborations with world-class researchers
  - Mentoring from top battery and energy storage industry experts
  - Paid business, engineering and material sciences student talent
  - NENY Battery Academy workforce training programs
  - Grants dedicated to battery and energy storage companies
  - Supply chain networking and resources

What kind of companies are a good fit for ChargeUp?

ChargeUp is ideal for companies that are developing battery or energy storage technologies — with preference given to battery technologies. Eligible technologies span the entire supply chain, from materials to manufacturing, battery system management, power electronics, battery applications (EVs, grid and stationary storage, consumer electronics, etc), safety, and end-of-life and recycling.

Who can apply?