The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) is accepting applications for its summer accelerator cohort, focusing on energy and sustainability startups relevant to Dominion Energy. The Startup Accelerator Dominion Energy program is looking to add 6-8 companies this year, ideally those that have previously participated in another accelerator and are prepared to engage with large potential customers like Dominion. The 18-week initiative equips startups with networking space and robust mentorship from business leaders, including a dedicated mentor from Dominion Energy. At the end of the program, participants will showcase their work during a demo day to Dominion Energy, potential investors, customers, and others, with a chance for additional mentorship, pilots, or post-program investment.
DEIC Summer Accelerator Cohort
Applications are open for the Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) summer accelerator cohort. DEIC’s focus is on energy and sustainability startups that are relevant to Dominion Energy. They’ve added a few additional partners to help broaden the scope this year. Last year DEIC had 7 companies and they’re hoping to find 6-8 this year. The program is ideal for a company that’s gone through another accelerator previously and is ready to work with large potential customers like Dominion.
Program Details
The 18-week program provides 6-8 startup companies with networking space and intensive mentoring to help accelerate the growth of participating businesses. Companies will receive expert mentorship from a combination of current and former business leaders, including a dedicated mentor from Dominion Energy and one of their other corporate, government, or education partners. Startups also will receive additional help from specific subject matter experts in areas such as technical development, sales, marketing, finance, pricing, operations, talent development, and more.
Conclusion of the Program
At the conclusion of the program companies will participate in a demo day in front of Dominion Energy, potential investors, potential customers, and others. Dominion Energy or their corporate advisory partners may select specific companies for additional mentorship, pilots, or post-program investment.
You can apply here.
The application deadline is March 17th.
Question & Answer
What is the Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) summer accelerator cohort?
The DEIC summer accelerator cohort focuses on energy and sustainability startups relevant to Dominion Energy. The program aims to add 6-8 companies this year.
What type of startups is the Startup Accelerator Dominion Energy program looking for?
The program is ideally looking for startups that have previously participated in another accelerator and are prepared to engage with large potential customers like Dominion Energy.
What does the 18-week initiative of the program provide to participating startups?
The 18-week initiative provides networking space, robust mentorship from business leaders, including a dedicated mentor from Dominion Energy, and the opportunity to showcase their work during a demo day at the end of the program.
