ChargeUp Accelerator

About

The ChargeUp Accelerator offers U.S.-based startups in the battery and energy storage sector a unique opportunity to receive funding, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge facilities, with a rigorous curriculum to become investment-ready and potential follow-on investments, fostering innovation and growth in the domestic battery industry.

Benefits

• Receive $25,000 funding for program participation
• Access up to $100,000 for technical development
• Benefit from over 200 hours of expert-led curriculum on investment readiness
• Collaborate with world-class researchers and access cutting-edge facilities
• Utilize battery prototyping and testing services
• Gain mentoring from leading industry experts
• Leverage workforce training programs and paid student talent
• Access grants dedicated to battery and energy storage companies
• Network with key players in the battery supply chain.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be U.S.-based startups
• Innovation should address any part of the battery supply chain
• Technologies must be proven at a lab scale
• Companies must have at least two full-time employees
• C-level team members must attend in-person sessions during the program.