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TechX Clean Energy Accelerator
Our Clean Energy Accelerator is an intensive 15-week programme for 12 innovative clean energy start-ups with clear potential to significantly accelerate the transition to an affordable net zero energy industry.
Applications are now open. Are you ready for TechX to propel your start-up and achieve more industry support, funding and growth?
We’re looking for diverse, innovative start-ups that will pave the way in clean energy. If you are a forward-thinking founder with bold ideas that can help unlock the next generation of net zero technologies, we want to hear from you. Discover more about the award-winning programme and apply below.
Apply and accelerate today.
Applications close at 23:00 (BST) on 9 October 2022.
Our technology focus areas
- Renewable energy technologies, hydrogen, other clean fuels and green chemicals
- Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage
- Digitalisation
- Oil and gas emissions reduction technologies
Read more about our technology focus areas and the programme's entry criteria >
Programme benefits
As a start-up on the programme, you will receive a grant of up £100,000* and expert support from our delivery partners and mentors on:
- Testing your value proposition and business model with technical experts from potential industrial customers across the value chain.
- Creating a prototype or minimum viable product.
- Pitching to potential customers at our final showcase Demo Day.
- Securing field trials to pilot your solution with the industry including bp, Equinor, ADNOC and our other partners.
- Structuring capital raising and pitches to investors, before putting it into practice on Investor Day.
- Building diverse teams.
- Connecting into the Net Zero Technology Centre’s extensive energy industry network and maximising the benefit.
- Creating and developing your brand.
- Structuring your business optimally from a legal and tax perspective.
- Complying with regulation and anticipating regulatory changes.
- Protecting your IP, developing an IP strategy and applying for patents.
Start-ups also have access to the TechX Growth co-working space in Aberdeen and further business support for two years post-graduation.
The programme is supported by our Strategic Partners, bp, Equinor and ADNOC, and our Professional Services Partner, Accenture.
TechX Strategic Partners bp, Equinor and ADNOC provide the programme's start-ups with access to technology experts, investment opportunities and the potential for field trials.
TechX Professional Services Partner Accenture supports the TechX team and provides the programme's start-ups with expert tutoring during the 15-week programme.
*Note: there are certain repayment obligations in relation to the £100,000 grant which are conditional upon the attainment of specific financial milestones within a 10 year period. More detail can be provided on request.