Program & Initiative CenterState Cleantech Accelerator, Powered by National Grid
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The Cleantech Accelerator, powered by National Grid is a one-year program designed to support early-stage cleantech startups with ties to higher education. Based at CenterState CEO's INSPYRE Innovation Hub in Syracuse, this accelerator offers founders access capital, mentorship, and a high-growth entrepreneurial community rooted in sustainability.
What You'll Gain:
We provide the structure, capital, mentorship, and connections to help you build a real company with real traction:
Foundational Support:
- Business and commercialization training
- Legal, marketing, and operational assistance
- One-on-one startup coaching and growth planning
Community and Mentorship:
- Curated mentor network across clean energy, climate tech, agtech, and deep tech
- Networking with GENIUS NY, SURGE, COE, and other top NYS programs
- Embedded in Syracuse’s innovation ecosystem
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What is Cleantech?Cleantech (or clean technology) refers to innovative solutions that improve environmental performance through energy, waste, and resource efficiency. Focus areas include:
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Capital Access and Support1) $40,000 in-kind program benefits, including:
2) Opportunity for $50K investment after 6 months in the program 3) Local capital access (SEDCO, SBA, banks, and more) |
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