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Week of June 27, 2024
Every week, we share a quick digest of stories and resources related to the science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Meet the 2024 Rose Rock Ascend Cohort
Fifteen energy startups were selected to participate in the Rose Rock Ascend Program, powered by Rose Rock Bridge and VentureWell , for their exceptional work in geothermal energy, critical minerals, methane management, carbon-to-value, and produced water. These startups will receive intensive training designed specifically for deep-tech companies in the early stages of preparing for investment, culminating with an in-person workshop with Rose Rock Bridge and partners in Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 7-8.
Participants are spearheading efforts to develop innovations like an autonomous sensor system for extracting energy resources remotely, and an AI-powered prediction system that supports investment decisions in geothermal energy.
Here’s What We’re Looking For in Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator Submissions
If you know pre-seed energy startup founders who have not yet raised institutional equity financing, we encourage you to tell them about the Ascend Energy & Mobility Accelerator, powered by VentureWell, TechTown Detroit, and DOE’s EPIC Prize . Over eight weeks, 10 selected startups will receive intensive training specifically designed to equip them with the partnerships and investment necessary to launch. We’re looking for:
Register for the last information session on Monday, July 8, at 12:00 p.m. ET . Applications are due July 15.
Office Hours Are Available To Unlock Federal Contract Readiness for Inclusive Institutions
As part of our “Funding Futures Webinar Series,” we are preparing Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) to navigate the landscape of federal contracting with the U.S. Department of Energy. Join us for our weekly office hours every Friday through September 27, where institutions will receive guidance on submission requirements for the American-Made MSI Contract Readiness Prize . During office hours, we will answer questions about the prize, offer personalized application support and feedback, and connect institutions to regional workshops, trainings, and federal centers focused on contract readiness.
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Mapping the Competition for the American-Made Solar Prize Round 8
There are already 21 teams across 25 states in the U.S. that are registered to compete in the American-Made Solar Prize Round 8 . Innovators with a compelling solution in the solar industry are invited to compete in three challenges with increasing cash prizes:
Register for an info session on Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET for additional tips, guidelines, and information on the application process. Submissions for READY! are due September 26.
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