Clean Energy Accelerator

Accelerate your net zero pathways at scale with Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0

A hybrid, high-pace, non-equity dilutive accelerator for mature startups.

Centered on the needs of advanced startups, the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator (CEA) program is designed to spur co-innovation and acceleration through energy partnerships.

Leading energy organizations will commit to working with startups on solving their clean energy and decarbonization challenges. Industry and thought leaders from around the world will mentor on topics of energy, digital technology, investment, public policy, innovation, advanced research and more.

In addition to the primary cohort, a broader set of early-stage (pre-seed) startups and startups solving wider climate challenges will be selected to join part of the accelerator under the AWS Energy & Climate Lab, a technology and collaboration initiation module that advances startups preparedness to drive customer trial capability, investment competitiveness, digital maturity and engagement with industry networks.

Pre-register to attend the Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0 Innovation Showcase, in-person or online during COP 28.

Meet the 15 startups selected to take part in the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0 program.

Andes
Andes (USA) is a biotech startup that uses beneficial microorganism technology combined with artificial intelligence in agricultural fields to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, transforming it into minerals in the soil while improving yield and use.
Anodyne Chemistries
Anodyne Chemistries (Canada) combines synthetic biology with electrochemistry to deliver enzymatic electrolysis, a low carbon, low temperature method to produce renewable chemicals and fuels.
Arenko
Arenko (UK) software and hardware solution maximizes capabilities of energy storage and batteries for asset owners and operators. Its platform allows automated participation in multiple energy markets simultaneously, with control and automation of the assets.
CFEX
CFEX (USA) built a platform to calculate scope 2 emissions on a 24x7 hourly basis. Meter-to-Carbon and Meter-to-Cash products are able to scale up to 10,000’s of enterprises with applications for automating PPA contracts and maximizing network effects between buyers and sellers.
DiviGas
DiviGas (Singapore) manufactures membranes that can purify hydrogen up to 99.95% purity from any feedstock composition, and maintains performance levels in extreme acidity and temperatures. DiviGas membranes reduce the cost of clean technologies such as Biomass Gasifiers, Solid Oxide fuel cells.
Element 1 Corp
Element 1 (USA) produces on-demand green hydrogen from renewable methanol in compact and scalable generators for direct use by fuel cells or compression for hydrogen refueling. Applications include mobile, onsite and marine Hydrogen generation.
Fusebox Energy
Fusebox Energy (Estonia) built a platform to integrate more renewable energy to the electricity system by balancing the supply and demand, using the flexibility of the consumers instead of hydrocarbon generators. Currently active in 12 countries in EU.
GENCELL
GENCELL (Israel) developed zero emission fuel cell generators capable of primary power using NH3 as a Hydrogen carrier designed to operate in a closed loop and 100% self-sufficient. Gencell systems can be incorporated for high energy storage and EV charging solutions.
Good Chemistry
Good Chemistry (Canada) uses quantum computing and machine learning to simulate carbon reducing materials properties at scale and accuracy before they are synthesized in the lab. Its record-breaking one million CPU core simulation speeds the discovery and design of improved materials and performance for battery storage, Hydrogen, CCUS, life sciences and more.
H2X Mobility
H2X Mobility (Australia) produces Hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, bringing clean hydrogen vehicles to market as well as Hydrogen generators for emergency power supply, peak load smoothing, off grid power, 5G communication towers and more.
Jungle AI
Jungle AI (Netherlands) developed an artificial Intelligence platform to increase uptime and performance of renewable energy sources, built on existing sensors and data streams to improve machinery, predict component failure, and poor performance.
Leap Energy
Leap Energy (USA) built a platform that connects distributed energy resources to wholesale energy markets creating a cleaner, more resilient grid with applications for battery storage, smart buildings and EV charging.
Levidian Nanosystems Limited
Levidian Nanosystems (UK) developed a patented self-contained carbon removal modular system that removes carbon from methane gas, creates high purity Hydrogen that can be used in existing infrastructure and generate graphene by-products to create carbon negative products.
Lyten
Lyten (USA) is an advanced material manufacturer that invented Lyten 3D Graphene ™ platform and a proprietary process to liberate Carbon and Hydrogen with zero emissions. Lyten tunes and functionalizes 3D Graphene to create disruptive material performance in Energy, Defense, Automotive, Aviation applications and more.
SunGreenH2
SunGreenH2 (Singapore) brings a nanotech-level advance to green hydrogen production, using a complete modular electrolyser system with an advantage of 30x reduce in use of precious metals, doubled (2x) hydrogen production and 10% lower renewable energy consumption.

Primary Challenge Focus Areas

Advanced Materials

advanced materials

Nano technologies ǀ Metal Organic Frameworks ǀ Polymer electro-catalysts ǀ Photo-catalysts ǀ Organic semiconductors ǀ Novel electrolyzer components ǀ Novel solar cell components ǀ Advanced membranes, Superconductors ǀ Digital and AI applications ǀ Other

Carbon Capture, Utility, and Storage (CCUS)

Carbon Capture, Utility, and Storage (CCUS)

Synthetic biology and microbial solutions ǀ Underground reservoirs sequestration ǀ Enhanced mineral depositing ǀ Petrochemical replacement ǀ Direct air capture ǀ CO2 to fuel and material transformation ǀ Methane Capture ǀ Molten salt ǀ Electrochemical and thermochemical capture ǀ Other

Economic Hydrogen Generation, Transport, and Use

Economic Hydrogen Generation, Transport, and Use

Hydrogen as a fuel ǀ Hydrogen in fuel cells ǀ Hydrogen for offshore shipping ǀ Hydrogen Transportation ǀ Hydrogen refueling stations for forklifts cars and trucks ǀ Pipeline repurposing for Hydrogen ǀ Digital and AI applications ǀ Other

Energy Storage

energy storage

Long duration battery storage ǀ Lithium-ion ǀ Zinc and abundant material based storage ǀ Flexible batteries ǀ Portable Storage ǀ Fast Charging ǀ Digital and AI applications ǀ Other


Grid Modernization

Grid Modernization

24/7 carbon-free authentication and traceability ǀ Blockchain-based innovation ǀ Grid resource allocation ǀ Real-time demand management ǀ Trading ǀ Smart device management, Marketplaces ǀ Digital and AI applications ǀ Other

Energy Security and Resilience

Energy Security and Resilience

Power grid resilience ǀ Energy infrastructure security ǀ Security of cyber-physical systems ǀ Space system based security and resilience for mission critical assets ǀ Modernization of system processes ǀ Deployment automation implementation ǀ Rapid adaptation and restoration ǀ Digital and AI applications ǀ Other

Secondary Challenge Focus Areas

  • Asset and Equipment Carbon Efficiency Optimization
  • Blockchain Authentication and Transparency
  • Carbon Accounting
  • Carbon & Emissions Monitoring and Tracking
  • Climate Modeling
  • Desalination
  • Geothermal Optimization
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Regenerative Agriculture and Forestry
  • Renewable Energy Intermittency Technologies
  • Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy

If you are a startup that has demonstrated commercial traction, revenue, and the potential to scale in clean energy or climate technologies in one of the challenge areas above, apply today!

Benefits – What's in it for you?

AWS Promotional Credit

AWS Activate Credit

  • Up to $100K AWS Activate Credit


 

Mentorship and Networking

Mentorship and Networking

  • Mentorship from industry experts and leaders
  • Hands-on assistance with AWS Cloud
  • Exclusive networking and collaboration
     
Business Acceleration

Business Acceleration

  • Pilot coordination and support with Energy partners
  • Pilot alignment using Amazon’s Working Backwards mechanism
     
Amazon Immersion Sprint

Amazon Immersion Sprint

  • Invite to an in-person Clean Energy Innovation Lab program in Seattle with Amazon, AWS, and supporting partners 
  • Exposure to Amazon’s technologies in sustainability, aerospace, energy, climate, and retail 
Other Benefits

Other Benefits

  • International Exchange Program: 2023: Abu Dhabi with Masdar City
  • Cloud Technical Immersion
  • Temporary
    co-working office space access
  • Tradeshows and Industry Engagement Support

Timeline

AWS Clean Accelerator Timeline

Innovation Showcase

We are excited to invite you to the Innovation Showcase for the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0 around COP 28 in Dubai Expo, UAE. The event will feature the startups selected from our global pool of innovators from all over the world.

The Innovation Showcase will be an interactive, in-person, can’t miss event! The selected startups and innovators in the Clean Energy and Climate Tech space will exhibit their latest products and solutions. 

The event will feature presentations, panel discussions and Q&A from the accelerator startups, Amazon, private and public sectors, and leading energy companies.

Participant Testimonials