Startups from around the world are encouraged to apply for the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator 2021 class.
In its second year, the innovative program, located in Birmingham, seeks early-stage startups focused on emerging energy technologies. Areas of interest include smart cities, electric grid resiliency and sustainability, industrial electrification, connectivity and electric transportation.
The class will run for 13 weeks and include 10 companies. Through their participation in Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, startups will receive seed investment, business coaching and mentorship through Techstars’ worldwide network of business leaders.
At the end of the 90 days, the program will culminate in Demo Day, a public pitch event on Dec. 9.
“We had a fantastic first year, made successful through the hard work and creativity of our inaugural class, even during a pandemic,” said Nate Schmidt, Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator’s managing director. “If you have an energy tech startup, you simply don’t want to miss out on the amazing opportunities and relationships this accelerator will provide your business.”
Techstars Alabama is supported by Alabama Power, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, the Alabama Department of Commerce, Altec, PowerSouth and the University of Alabama. They play a key role in the accelerator process, with the common goal of growing the number of startup companies based in Alabama and making the area a hub of innovation activity.
The application deadline is May 12. For more information, visit the Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator program page at Techstars.
(Courtesy of Alabama NewsCenter)
