Four Corners EnergyTech Accelerator
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About the Program
The Four Corners EnergyTech Accelerator is part of the SBA's (Small Business Association) nationwide Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC) network, an initiative that empowers high-growth small businesses in key industries. Through the RIC network, each cluster creates a regional support system that connects small businesses with resources, mentorship, and specialized networks to drive job creation and innovation.
The FedTech Four Corners EnergyTech Accelerator supports energytech companies statewide in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado, providing targeted guidance to help them thrive in the competitive energy market.
With a focus on collaboration and the Southwest's thriving innovation ecosystem, the program connects the dots between national labs, universities, subject-matter-experts, and industry leaders, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for energytech innovation and economic growth. If you're a startup tackling energy in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, or Colorado, we are eager to address your most pressing needs-- at no cost to you! No equity taken! Low time commitment!
The Four Corners EnergyTech Accelerator is funded in part through a Contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Program Overview
Startup and Small Business Support
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Selected startups and small businesses will be eligible to receive customized services from paid advisors at no cost beginning with an intake assessment, including: IP Assessment, Data Management Analysis, Grant Writing Support (such as SBIR/STTR), Accounting Compliance, Market Research, Investor Pitch Deck Review
Summer Workshop Series
June 2025 - August 2025
Over the summer there will be a series of virtual workshops focused on key areas such as Regulatory Compliance in Energytech, Go-to-Market Planning, Energytech Funding Landscape, and Building Resilience in Energytech Startups.
Ongoing Alumni Support
Upon program completion
Following completion of the program, alumni will have access to a three-tier, application-based support program, including open advisory and workshops, collaborative support, and consulting services.
A Deeper Dive
FedTech’s Energytech Accelerator offers a comprehensive support system and advisor hours for energytech startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, providing resources across key areas to ensure your growth and success:
- Commercializing R&D
- Technology-Market Fit: Assess your tech’s commercial potential, identifying the best applications and entry points.
- Pilot Projects: Real-world pilots validate your innovation’s effectiveness in industry settings.
- Scaling Strategy: Develop strategies to scale production, tackling challenges unique to energytech manufacturing.
- Technology Transfer and Commercialization
- Lab-to-Market Roadmaps: Customized roadmaps guide you from research through commercialization, helping you overcome complex technical and regulatory barriers.
- IP Strategy Development: Secure your innovations with patent management and licensing strategies.
- CRADA Licensing Support: Access Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with federal labs and universities to enhance growth.
- Business Consulting and Growth Strategy
- Market Analysis: Gain a clear understanding of your competition and optimal market positioning.
- Business Model Development: Build scalable models tailored to the demands of energytech markets.
- Financial Forecasting: Design robust financial plans to attract investment and fuel growth.
- Federal Grant Writing and Funding Navigation
- SBIR/STTR Proposal Development: Expert guidance for securing federal funding.
- SBIR/STTR Proposal Development: Expert guidance for securing federal funding.
- DOE Funding Opportunities: Tap into the Department of Energy's funding landscape to expand resources.
- Grant Management Training: Post-award support ensures compliance and maximizes grant impact.
Additional Support Services
Our network provides mentoring, customer matching, and regulatory navigation to support your venture at every stage. Through one-on-one consultations, workshops, and peer-learning sessions, we help energytech entrepreneurs like you overcome commercialization hurdles, building sustainable businesses that thrive in today’s competitive market.
