Initiative

ACORE Accelerate

ACORE Accelerate is designed to empower emerging small and mid-sized clean energy companies through tailored support that accelerates their growth within the clean energy marketplace.

Program Overview

ACORE Accelerate members develop innovative solutions across the clean energy spectrum—from wind and solar to battery storage and hydrokinetic energy. These small and mid-sized companies are advancing the industry through cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking strategies. Our network includes manufacturers, cleantech innovators, project developers, financiers, professional service providers, and consultants.

ACORE hosts an annual call for applications and selects up to 15 ACORE Accelerate members per cohort. Over the two-year program, ACORE Accelerate members receive complimentary access to paid events, exclusive briefings, tools, and advocacy. Members build relationships across ACORE’s influential network of financial institutions, major corporate clean energy buyers, utilities, academic institutions, and allied nonprofit groups and are eligible to serve a year-long term on ACORE’s Board of Directors.

At the end of the program, members receive access to continued benefits as members of The ACORE Accelerate Alumni network.

Impact Statistics

45 % of ACORE Accelerate members have grown their revenue since joining the program.
67 % of ACORE Accelerate members have developed potential deals through the ACORE network.
83 % of ACORE Accelerate members are developing clean energy solutions in partnership with local communities.
84 % of ACORE Accelerate members cite the program as key to their company growth.
92 % of ACORE Accelerate members are conducting business within the ACORE network.

Accelerate members and alumni smiling for a group photo.

Apolka Totth, Panamint Capital — Apolka Totth

Founder and CEO, Panamint Capital

Program Benefits

Complimentary 2-year ACORE membership
B2B networking opportunities and connections within ACORE’s member network
Complimentary access to ACORE’s signature forums and other leading industry events
Access to peer community of entrepreneurs and potential collaborators
C-Suite Executive Mentor
Education stipend
Tailored 1:1 Consultations
Pro bono legal services
Targeted industry briefings

Eligibility Criteria

Emerging small to mid-size businesses focused on clean energy and supportive technologies 
Registered as a for-profit business and physically located in the United States or its territories
Participants must commit to attending the mandatory in-person welcome event in June (travel stipend provided) and to participating in the majority of program events and activities