Here are accelerators 31-40:
31. IBM Sustainability Accelerator: This is a pro bono program that serves nonprofit and governmental organizations globally. Those organizations, leveraging IBM's hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, support communities that are especially vulnerable to environmental threats -- such as climate change, extreme weather, and pollution. Related: IBM in March 2024 announced a new request for proposals from government and non-profit organizations for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects to advance city resiliency.
32. Intel Ignite: This is the chip giant's accelerator program for early-stage startups. Intel in October 2023 selected 10 companies for its U.S. cohort. Among sustainability-oriented startups to note:
- Gaia AI: Measurement and analytical tool for data-driven forest management.
- Intramotev: Self-propelled battery-electric railcars for the railroad industry.
- Mesodyne: Power generator that provides reliable, efficient, quiet, portable and long-endurance power from any fuel.
- TryCarbonara: A platform to measure and reduce the carbon emissions of software.
33. Ireland's National Sustainability Accelerator: Also known as the 2050 accelerator, the program gives "top Irish and international startups the opportunity to work with companies leading Ireland’s transition to Net Zero."
34. Johnson Controls Incubator: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Limited will launch a startup incubator in Kadi, Gujarat, The Economic Times of India reported in October 2024. The incubator plans to support manufacturing-focused startups that foster technological advancements, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The incubator involves a partnership with India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). We don't know when the incubator will select its first cohort of startups.
35. KPMG Nature Positive Challenge: The Nature Positive Challenge focuses on "rebuilding and protecting natural ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture and food systems," the company said. The 2024 annual competition is open to startups in Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
36. Logitech Future Positive Challenge: This isn't a traditional accelerator. But the challenge, organized by Logitech, helps startups to "showcase your innovative, sustainability-focused solutions to engineering and process design challenges in consumer electronics."
37. Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability Accelerator (MSISA): This program, focused on sustainability in the UK manufacturing market, is "designed to accelerate industrial sustainability and leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive environmental impact." Participating startups and SMEs (small and midsize enterprises) will each receive £75,000 funding to develop a proof of concept and a further £100,000 will be available for up to four companies to progress to phase two. Phase two will support the successful companies to develop pilot prototypes, culminating in a showcase in early 2025 to pitch their solutions to investors and industry leaders, the accelerator said. The MSISA accelerator involves these companies and organizations.
38. Mega Green Accelerator: The accelerator will be open to startups in the MENA region focusing on circular economy solutions, clean energy transition and climate mitigation technologies, including water and agriculture. The Accelerator is a collaboration between PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs and other strategic partners.
39. Mercedes Climate Tech Incubator: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) in September 2024 announced a Climate Tech Incubator in Hyderabad, India. The MBRDI incubator will "provide critical support to 25 social enterprises dedicated to sustainable mobility and environmental solutions," In collaboration with T-Hub, a prominent Indian startup incubator, MBRDI will offer seed funding, mentorship, and access to advanced technical expertise, the company said. Additionally, the program will engage over 500 students in a bootcamp designed to develop climate technology solutions, Mercedes noted.
40. Michigan Justice40 Accelerator: The accelerator in June 2024 launched to "provide funding and technical support to 25 community-based organizations in frontline communities across the state helping them access federal funding for clean energy and climate-related projects." The accelerator is a joint initiative of EGLE’s Office of Climate and Energy and Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate.
See accelerators 41-50 on the next page. Did we fail to mention a sustainability-focused accelerator? If so please email me the details (accelerator name, website, focus, etc.).
