SE Ventures launched an accelerator program for pre-seed founders looking to build unicorns in Climate Tech and Industrial Tech. Over 12 weeks, select startups will work closely with SE Ventures and Schneider Electric teams to accelerate your journey to product-market-fit.
Who should apply?
Climate and Industrial Tech startups with a disruptive product ready to be tested. If you are building in this space, we'd love to hear from you. We are evaluating based on the following criteria:
- Domains: Climate Tech & Industrial Tech
- Technologies: AI, IoT, Cybersecurity preferred
- Business model: SaaS (recurring revenue) or hybrid (Hardware enabling digital services)
- Stage: Post-incorporation, full-time team
- Revenues: Raising seed in the next 6-12 months
- Location: North America
What's in it for you?
- $100K in funding via an uncapped SAFE
- Access to the Schneider Electric ecosystem of customers and partners.
- Weekly 1:1 mentorship with relevant Schneider industry veterans
- Direct introductions to our investor network at Demo Day
- Post program community to continue developing engagements after program ends.
Key Details for Applicants
- Application deadline: May 11, 2025
- Program dates: June 9 - September 5, 2025
- Focus areas: Climate Tech and Industrial Tech
- Ideal stage: MVP developed with early validation
Process overview
- Apply here: https://www.seventures.com/accelerator.jsp
Please reach out to Marc at marc.bielas@se.com
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