The Clean Energy Startup Support Programs project launched four programs designed to accelerate the progress of entrepreneurs deploying renewable energy and complementary technologies. This report summarises the outcomes and lessons learnt from the project.
Report extract
EnergyLab’s key events and achievements during the Project included:
- Public virtual events (Acceleration Program Showcase and Scaleup Program Launch and Showcase events)
- Delivering a program dedicated to scaling late-stage clean energy startups for the first time
- Building the pipeline of cleantech entrepreneurs in Australia through having founders complete sequential programs with us
- Successfully transitioning to 100% online program delivery during COVID-19.
The startups completing our programs also made a number of notable achievements during the Project including sales to (and partnerships with) early customers, successful capital raises and a collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Operator.