About the program
The Pilot-2-Profit (“P2P”) 2024 is an accelerator is for early-stage, BIPOC founders who are seeking pilots for their solution. It is an intensive training program designed with industry specific content, funding opportunities, mentorship, technical expertise, pilot testing opportunities, and access to energy professionals.
We are committed to leveraging the power of science, engineering, and technology to support founders who are focused on solving complex climate and environmental issues. Their solutions will help to reduce carbon emissions and have a positive impact on communities of color which often bears the brunt of climate and environmental injustice.
Who should apply?
This program is designed for tech and tech-enabled startups seeking pilot opportunities for their clean energy solutions.
Energy Efficiency
Solutions aimed at optimizing energy usage and resource allocation to reduce environmental impact and increase productivity.
Electric Transportation
Solutions related to personal and public mobility such as EV, EV charging, and infrastructure.
Battery Storage
Solutions including but not limited to battery recycling and 2nd life applications, stationary energy storage providers, and grid service providers.
Energy Accessibility
Solutions that increase clean energy accessibility to low-income and historically disadvantaged communities.
renewable Energy
Solutions related to solar, geothermal, wind, and wave technology.
Biofuels
Solutions for quickly and efficiently lowering carbon emissions from mobility by use of organic sources.
Eligibility
Each company must meet the following criteria:
- BIPOC owned and operated
- Company HQ and Ops must be in US
- Technology must center clean or renewable energy
- Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Must have a scalable solution
- Must be pre-revenue and raised less than $1M in funding
- Must be a for-profit entity
Program Benefits
Mentorship
Hand-on support through our network of industry experts and business leaders.
Lean Startup
A series of sprints to refine go-to-market strategy and establish product-market fit.
Funding Opportunity
Preparing startups to raise funds. Opportunities to network with investors and potential strategic partners.
Technical Expertise
Access to a network of industry experts in areas of finance, business development, engineering, commercialization, and more
Pilot Opportunity
Upon completion of the program, we will work with each startup to secure paid pilots to jumpstart their journey.
Program Timeline
Alumni Companies
You ask, we answer
The P2P 2024 cohort will kick off with virtual sessions in June. The sessions on August 1-3 will be held in Atlanta alongside the Network-4-Success conference at the Accelerating Climate Resiliency and Renewable Energy (ACRRE) Convention.
We require 1 founder (the same person) to participate in all activities. The participating founder must be BIPOC and based in the US. 1 additional team member is welcome to join the workshops.
There is no fee to participate in this program. Green Power Ventures will cover the cost of meals and accommodations for the in-person sessions during the ACRRE Convention.
Participants are responsible for their travel to and from Atlanta in August.
No. This program is virtual with an in-person component in August for the ACRRE Convention.
