Welcome to the application for Cohort 16!
We are excited to hear more about your startup and grid innovation. Before you start the Google for application, it might be helpful to have the following prepared:
What you will need:
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One sentence description of your company
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Details about the founding team, and LinkedIn profile URLs.
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High-level financial information (what would typically be shared in a pitch deck)
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Marketing collateral, including one-pagers, white papers, slide decks, videos, etc.
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Description of what a pilot with your technology might look like.
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High-resolution logo (.svg is ideal; .png and .ai also accepted)
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Traction & competitive landscape
Startups receive:
Fast Engagement
The program is virtual, requires only 4h per month of commitment, and is entirely virtual.
Featured Events
Joules holds events to provide startups with the opportunity to showcase their tech.
Free Programming
All programming is completely free. We do not take equity, or charge for any engagement.
Pilot Connections
Our team is laser focused on helping you find commercial traction with our energy and utility partners.
Warm Introductions
Warm intros are made to industry leaders, decision makers, and partners in a matter of weeks.
Adoption Support
Our ARL to Scale program is here to help your startup achieve market adoption, faster.
We Look For:
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Pre-seed to Series A funding
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TRL 4-8
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A strong founding team
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Ability to demonstrate traction
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A scalable and applicable product or service
Focus Areas for Cohort 16
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T&D Automation
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Data Center Efficiency
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Power Electronics
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Grid Edge Hardware, Sensors, and IoT
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Industrial Efficiency
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Grid Enhancing Technologies
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AI Process Automation
Note: These are general guidelines for selection and outreach. Do not be discouraged from applying if your startup does not meet one or more of these criteria.
Selection Process
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Application deadline: 12PM, Oct. 31st
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Interview applicants (typically 30 minutes)
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Field narrowed to a Top 25
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Finalists reviewed by the Joules network
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Based on industry and partner feedback, a cohort of six startups is selected
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Announcement and kickoff in early December at the Future Grid 25 event in Charlotte
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All applicants receive a personal response and opportunity to debrief following selection
