Deadline: 5-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED), created to help early stage California clean energy startups bring their concepts and prototypes to market.
CalSEED is administered by CalCEF Ventures on behalf of the California Energy Commission.
Benefits
- Concept Award
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- A fixed grant of $150,000 USD
- Prototype Award
- An opportunity to compete for a fixed grant of $450,000 USD (open to Concept Awardees)
- Access
- Access to corporate partners, investors, industry experts
- Participate in workshops and networking events
- Brand promotion through select marketing channels
How it Works
- Application: Apply for eligibility online. Select applicants will be notified of their eligibility and invited to submit a full application.
- Review: After an eligibility screening the Technical Advisory Committee scores applications.
- Capacity Building: Once awarded you will have the opportunity to participate in CleanTech Open and in select networking events, workshops and webinars.
- Business Plan: Create your business plan and pitch your concept to a Technical Advisory Committee.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals / Teams: You can apply without an organization affiliation
- Businesses: Startups, small businesses or other companies
- Non-Profit Organizations: Organization with an official non-profit tax exemption
For more information, visit https://calseed.fund/