Here are accelerators 31-40:
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. Microsoft GrowthX Accelerator Cohort 4: This accelerator supports B2B technology startups that address sustainability in the Middle East. The latest effort, known as GrowthX cohort 4, is an eight-week, equity-free accelerator program that aligns with the COP28 climate conference -- which is set for December 2023.
35. MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) partnered to introduce the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator. The accelerator has a "strong focus on sustainability" in such areas as water, climate, food security and energy.
36. Montauk Climate: This is an incubator focused on energy systems, workforce development, power consistency and quality, financial enablement, electrification and energy equity. Montauk Climate launched with $8.5 million in operating capital in March 2024. Co-founders include Philip Krim, former CEO of Caspe and co-founder of Haven Energy; Riverstone veteran Evan Caron; and Alyeska Investment Group veteran Sharo Atmeh.
37. Morgan Stanley Sustainable Solutions Collaborative Cohort: The cohort honorees included EarthEnable, MycoTile, Puraffinity, RECARBON and Sparxell.
38. Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC): The organization in February 2024 announced its 2024 TechX start-up cohort -- which spans "12 high potential startups." Each startup will receive up to £100,000 in funding and access to NZTC’s network of mentors, investors, and sponsors, including bp, Equinor, ADNOC and ConocoPhillips, the accelerator said.
39. Norrsken Accelerator: This accelerator supports early stage founders who are "looking to build the impact companies that create a better future." The eight-week accelerator runs July through September in Stockholm, Sweden. The accelerator has been active since 2021 and has 60 companies within its portfolio. Each intake accepts 20 companies, with fewer than 1% of applicants accepted.
40. PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: This is PepsiCo's initiative to accelerate sustainable, breakthrough innovations.
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.).
