CleanTech Nexus Accelerator Programme

The initiative is designed to assist startups and creators in developing significant technological solutions, propelling the clean technology industry forward, and influencing the regional energy sector.

Start-ups selected to join the regional recurent program will gain access to a suite of priceless benefits such as collaborative commercial ventures with industry frontrunners, expert advice in business, technology, and fundraising from seasoned industry professionals, and direct connections to premier venture capital (VC) funds targeting the energy industry.

The SEE CleanTech Accelerator presents a distinctive chance to become part of a community involving seasoned industry professionals, dedicated investors, and key specialists. This accelerator offers unparalleled access to a vast array of resources within the networks of Techcelerator, Ministry of Energy in Romania & Republic of Moldova, the resources of the program partners, venture capitalists, and the wider innovation ecosystem, along with various exclusive advantages.

Benefits

• Strategic Alliances with Leading Companies and access to specialized service tracks.
• Opportunities for paid Proof of Concepts (POCs) addressing challenges posed by partner companies.
• Sandbox Environments offering access to pertinent infrastructure and industry partnerships.
• An exclusive Accelerated Investment Route, streamlined by Techcelerator and its affiliates.
• Integration with an international network of Venture Capitalists.
• Dedicated Technical Support and Guidance from seasoned industry professionals.
• The opportunity for chosen teams to showcase at the Demo Day Gala, pitching directly to prominent investors.

Who should apply?

• CLEANTECH ACCELERATOR is dedicated to supporting emerging-impact and high-tech companies developing innovative solutions in the following Clean Tech verticals:
  • Digital and Smart Solutions for Cleantech
    • Utilizing advanced analytics, AI, and IoT to optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and improve the efficiency of renewable energy systems
  • Advanced Renewable Energy Solutions
    • Expanding on solar and wind with emerging technologies and integrating them into smart grids for optimized performance
  • Comprehensive Green Hydrogen Ecosystem
    • Developing end-to-end solutions for green hydrogen production, including electrolysis powered by renewables, alongside innovative transport and storage solutions to facilitate its use as a clean energy carrier.
  • Next-Generation Carbon Management
    • Enhancing carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, and exploring new methodologies for direct air capture (DAC) to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels more efficiently.
  • Expanded Circular Economy Practices
    • Broadening recycling initiatives to include textile, electronic waste, and plastics recycling, alongside promoting zero-waste practices and sustainable product design principles.
  • Energy Storage Breakthroughs
    • Investigating beyond conventional batteries to include flow batteries, compressed air energy storage, and other novel storage technologies to enable longer storage periods and greater efficiency.
  • Eco-Friendly Urban Infrastructure
    • Developing green buildings, eco-friendly urban planning solutions, and sustainable transportation networks to reduce urban environmental footprints.
  • Water & Hidro Management Technologies
    • Implementing smart technologies for hidro & water management. Including wastewater treatment methods to preserve water resources.
  • Carbon Sequestration
    • Promoting sustainable practices and technologies that enhance carbon sequestration to reduce emissions.
  • Sustainable Materials and Chemicals
    • Advancing the development and use of biodegradable materials, bio-based chemicals, and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes to reduce pollution and resource consumption.
  • Cyber Security projects for energy infrastructure
  • Open Zone – for other areas you think they might be interested

Who they are looking for?

• Looking for companies:
  • located in Eastern Europe, Europe
  • incorporated or not
  • idea, prototype, users or paying users stage
  • Angel, Pre-seed, Seed or Series A
  • have raised funding or not
  • currently raising or not raising funds
  • have revenue or not

For more information, visit Techcelerator.