The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) has announced the eight startups that will form its DEIC Accelerate 2021 cohort, which is set to run from late May to September. These startups, all of which focus on energy and clean tech, will work with Dominion Energy and other partners to make rapid gains in customer acquisition, particularly with large-scale customers like utilities and government agencies. The DEIC Accelerate 2021 program aims to benefit communities by fast-tracking the production of sustainable, green solutions. This year’s participants include the Advanced Aircraft Company, ATP-VA, Criticality Sciences, Dynamhex, GridCure, Grid Fruit, Sabreez, and WeaveGrid.
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Introduction
Ashland, VA –The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (“DEIC”) announced today the eight startups that will make up the 2021 DEIC Accelerate cohort running from late May into September.
Program Overview
“Clean energy products and technologies will benefit our communities and fast-track our endeavors to produce sustainable, green solutions,” said Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Mark Webb. “DEIC’s Accelerate Program is another avenue for Dominion Energy to explore startups that will shape the future of customer-centric, net-zero energy.”
Participating Startups
All eight DEIC Accelerate startups are working on products or services related to energy and clean tech. The 2021 program follows on the heels of a successful 2020 program that saw seven Virginia companies work with Dominion Energy and other partners on business development. Of this year’s group, four of the eight companies have a Virginia connection. The goal is for participating companies to make rapid gains in customer acquisition capabilities, particularly with large scale customers including utilities and government agencies.
2021 DEIC Accelerate Cohort
The 2021 DEIC Accelerate cohort includes:
- Advanced Aircraft Company
- ATP-VA
- Criticality Sciences
- Dynamhex
- GridCure
- Grid Fruit
- Sabreez
- WeaveGrid
Program Details
To learn more about the program, please visit https://www.dominnovation.com/deicaccelerate.
About Dominion Energy Innovation Center
The Dominion Energy Innovation Center, located in Ashland, is an affiliated innovation center of Activation Capital that supports early-stage advanced technology companies by providing them with the collaborative space, guidance, and resources needed to accelerate their growth. Founded in November 2009, the Dominion Energy Innovation Center supports great ideas across a wide spectrum of industry sectors in addition to its focus on building the climate technology sector in Virginia. Founding partners of this organization include the signature sponsor, Dominion Energy, as well as Activation Capital, the Town of Ashland, and Hanover County.
DEIC Programs
DEIC’s main programs include the annual Center Street Pitch Competition co-hosted with Randolph-Macon College, the DEIC Accelerate program for energy-focused startups, and the DEIC Greentech Network, a virtual incubator providing opportunities for startups around the United States. DEIC is proud of our partnerships with several other leading entrepreneurial resource organizations, including the Virginia Capital Region SBDC, the Virginia Accelerator Network, the American Made Challenge Connector Program, and the Wells Fargo-NREL IN2 Incubator program.
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Question & Answer
What is the DEIC Accelerate 2021 cohort?
The DEIC Accelerate 2021 cohort consists of eight startups focusing on energy and clean tech, working with Dominion Energy and partners to accelerate sustainable solutions.
Which companies are part of the 2021 DEIC Accelerate cohort?
The companies in the 2021 DEIC Accelerate cohort are Advanced Aircraft Company, ATP-VA, Criticality Sciences, Dynamhex, GridCure, Grid Fruit, Sabreez, and WeaveGrid.
What is the goal of the DEIC Accelerate 2021 program?
The goal of the DEIC Accelerate 2021 program is to help startups make rapid gains in customer acquisition, especially with large-scale customers like utilities and government agencies, to benefit communities with sustainable solutions.
