The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) has revealed the ten startups selected for its climate tech accelerator program, DEIC Accelerate 2023 cohort. These startups, focusing on innovative approaches to renewable energy and sustainability, will receive four months of mentorship and the opportunity to develop pilot programs with DEIC’s partner network, which includes Dominion Energy. The startups include ALD Technical Solutions, ChargerHelp!, Datch, ElectroTempo, Independence Hydrogen, Infravision, Somax Circular Solutions, SparkCharge, Sparkfund, and Trova Commercial Vehicles. The climate tech accelerator aims to continue positioning Virginia as a leader in providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Introduction
By Tim Ryan
The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) recently unveiled the ten climate tech-focused startups chosen for its 2023 DEIC Accelerate cohort. The program will run from June through October, marking the first time the program has expanded to include ten companies since its inception in 2023.
The selected startups will receive four months of mentorship and an opportunity to develop pilot programs with DEIC’s partner network, including Dominion Energy. The aim is to foster these startups in a way that continues to establish Virginia as a frontrunner in providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Selected Startups
Among the selected businesses, there’s a diverse range of innovative approaches to renewable energy and sustainability. ALD Technical Solutions is developing composite wrap technology for power lines and poles, while ChargerHelp! offers a nationwide EV charging operations and maintenance service using proprietary technology. Datch provides an AI-based platform that facilitates work management and improves data quality, and ElectroTempo’s software aids in EV charging and grid investments.
Independence Hydrogen, a Virginia-based company, is focusing on decentralized hydrogen production, storage, and delivery, and Infravision is automating powerline construction and maintenance with aerial robotic and software solutions. Somax Circular Solutions is working to generate clean energy from solid waste streams, while SparkCharge has developed a mobile EV charging system and network. Sparkfund is an energy solutions platform targeting customer adoption of advanced energy technologies, and lastly, Trova Commercial Vehicles is developing low-cost solutions for battery-electric commercial vehicles.
According to Mark Webb, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Dominion Energy, “New technologies are driving our energy future, and DEIC’s Accelerate program is a great platform for Dominion Energy to work with innovative startups that will help advance the future of clean, customer-centric energy.”
Question & Answer
1. What is the DEIC Accelerate 2023 cohort?
The DEIC Accelerate 2023 cohort is a climate tech accelerator program by the Dominion Energy Innovation Center that focuses on renewable energy and sustainability.
2. What opportunities do the startups selected for DEIC Accelerate 2023 cohort receive?
The selected startups will receive four months of mentorship and the chance to develop pilot programs with DEIC’s partner network, including Dominion Energy.
3. Can you name some of the startups selected for the DEIC Accelerate 2023 cohort?
Some of the selected startups include ALD Technical Solutions, ChargerHelp!, Datch, ElectroTempo, Independence Hydrogen, Infravision, Somax Circular Solutions, SparkCharge, Sparkfund, and Trova Commercial Vehicles.
