ARL to Scale >>>
Taking advanced grid startups from launch to industry adoption.
Ready.
Set.
Scale.
Transformation through Scale.
Joules Accelerator's ARL to Scale program helps startups see around corners. With the support of a growing team of interns, fellows, advisors, SMEs, and Future Grid Builders — we're giving startups the tools needed to go from pilot to scale, faster.
The ARL Framework
The Joules team works with founders to identify key areas of commercialization risk and helps address these gaps with hands-on support, direct connections to SMEs, and market research.
Value
Proposition
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Delivered Cost
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Functional Performance
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Ease of Use & Complexity
Market Acceptance
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Demand Maturity & Market Openness
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Market Size
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Downstream Value Chain
Reource
Maturity
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Capital Flow
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Project Development, Integration, and Management
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Infrastructure
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Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Materials Sourcing
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Workforce
License to
Operate
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Regulatory Environment
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Policy Environment
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Permitting & Siting
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Environmental & Safety
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Community Perception
1 / Engage: Onboarding & Assessment
Start with a guided ARL intake to identify your startup’s strengths and challenges.
2 / Chart: Where you are & where you want to be
Map your current readiness level and define milestones toward commercialization.
3 / Focus: Target key areas of assessed risk
Zero in on the most pressing barriers — and work to eliminate these risks with the support of our team
4 / Build: Develop solutions for adoption gaps
Co-create strategies and tools to close gaps and strengthen your value proposition.
5 / Translate: Communicate recommendations
Turn insights into clear narratives for investors, partners, and customers.
6 / Network: Support targeted connections
Leverage the Future Grid Builders ecosystem to access aligned pilots, talent, funders, and market pathways.