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The renewable energy sector is supported by a growing number of accelerator and incubator programs. These programs offer early-stage companies the capital and mentorship needed to bring their technologies to market.
Some programs have extensive portfolios, with Startupbootcamp making over 600 investments. Lanzadera Accelerator and Third Derivative have also backed over 250 and 200 companies respectively.
Below is our list of the best 22 Renewable Energy accelerators and incubators.
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Get the Sheet for $50Startupbootcamp operates a global network of accelerators, each dedicated to a specific industry like FinTech, HealthTech, or AI. In exchange for equity, founders receive seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a tailored network of industry experts and partners.
Walerud Ventures actively builds planet-positive deep tech companies by joining them at the pre-seed and seed stages. They provide up to €1M in funding and take a hands-on role as investors, advisors, and part-time employees to help startups grow.
Lanzadera provides entrepreneurs with the necessary framework and support to develop and implement robust business models. The accelerator program champions startups across a wide range of industries, offering the resources needed to transform innovative projects into successful companies.
Third Derivative works to scale the world’s most promising climate tech startups by connecting them to a vast ecosystem of investors, corporate partners, and policy experts. Formed as a joint venture between RMI and New Energy Nexus, the accelerator aims to bridge the critical gap between innovation and market impact.
The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies gives local entrepreneurs a distinct advantage through capital, a dedicated platform, and a strong professional network. They help accelerate growth across a diverse range of emerging sectors, from life sciences to AI, strengthening the state's overall innovation ecosystem.
Launch Academy provides entrepreneurs with the mentorship, resources, and network needed to fund and grow their startups, with a focus on sectors like information technology and renewable energy. The on-site program creates a hands-on environment that helps founders build a strong foundation and navigate the complexities of scaling their business.
Upward provides a launchpad to fast-track startups focused on decarbonizing the real estate industry. Its online Net-Zero Lab equips founders with the resources and network to scale their solutions for a more sustainable built environment.
Cycle Momentum propels early-stage companies dedicated to the clean technology ecosystem through its specialized acceleration and open innovation programs. The accelerator supports founders working on everything from renewable energy and electric vehicles to smart buildings and water technologies, connecting them with the resources needed to scale their impact.
Launch Alaska invests in and supports startups developing solutions for the energy, food, water, and transportation sectors. As a deployment accelerator, it provides a unique pathway for climate tech companies to scale their technologies in Alaska.
EIT Climate-KIC fosters climate change solutions by uniting partners from business, academia, and the public sector across Europe. Through its accelerator, the organization provides cleantech startups with the grants, coaching, and network needed to build a zero-carbon economy.
The programs we've highlighted are just the beginning. Together, the accelerators below have backed over 150 startups in countries all over the world, including Spain, Japan, and Kenya.
Here’s a look at the other programs helping founders build the future of energy.
| Accelerator/Incubator | Country | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2011 | 19 | 1 | |
| Spain | 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| United Kingdom | 2012 | 1 | — | |
| United States | 2012 | 89 | — | |
| United States | 2016 | — | — | |
| France | 2021 | 2 | — | |
| Spain | 2016 | 7 | — | |
| Japan | 2019 | 13 | — | |
| Kenya | 2012 | 2 | — | |
| France | 2020 | 3 | — | |
| United States | 2023 | 3 | — | |
| Spain | 2016 | 10 | — |
