Phase 1: Launchpad
MEIA’s Launchpad program is designed to assist in the creation of new climate tech companies and sustain growth through their startup journey. Targeting technologies at TRL 3, 4, and 5, the program engages founders and researchers with high-potential innovations. MEIA recruits two Energy Executives per team to lead commercialization planning, with the ultimate goal of founding a company. Over a 4-6 month period, startup teams conduct deep customer discovery, develop a business model canvas, and create a full commercialization plan and investor-ready pitch deck.
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Who It's For:
- Have a working technology, potentially had grant funding for technology development (MEII, SBIR or other). Want to start to commercialize technology into a venture
- Initial concepts and startups
- TRL Level 3-4
What We Do:
- Hands-on direct MEIA support
- EEIR Engagement
- Services support
- $10K budget with opportunity to apply for additional $5K
- 6-month timeline
Phase 1: Soft Launch
The Soft Launch phase is your opportunity to work directly with the MEIA team to explore how your technology can become the foundation of a scalable startup. This stage is ideal for companies interested in joining MEIA’s Launchpad or progressing to Phase 2 or 3 while staying closely connected to our support network.