Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize: Sponsorship
Impact From Your Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor and Support Inclusive Innovation
Your contribution will help Phase One Winners as they develop entrepreneurship and innovation in climate and clean energy technologies in disadvantaged communities across the country.
Support teams by facilitating their participation in upcoming meetings and events where they will have the opportunity to share their progress, engage with external organizations, and join networking events.
Learn how you can get involved
Accelerating the Impact of Diverse Entrepreneurs
Alabama Energy Transformation Initiative
Central Valley Innovation Ecosystem
Clean Energy Restoration for Rural Alaska Villages
Community Engagement for Clean Energy Economy
Creative Collaborations Build Thriving Communities
Empowering the Future Energy Workforce
Energy Profiles to Build Community Resilience
Feed the Second Line: Get Lit, Stay Lit!
Green Door Initiative
Increased Battery Workforce Development
Imani Green Works! Community Justice & Innovation
Native Sun REZ Network
New Haven Eco-Entrepreneurship Creative Lab
The Path to Tribal Energy Sovereignty
SEEDING Knoxville’s Just Energy Ecosystem
Solar Utilization and Commercialization for Energy Efficiency Devices (SUCCEED)
“Xcelerating” Black Climate Startups in Portland
Three Ways the Department of Energy is Becoming More Inclusive:
Enhancing Accessibility: DOE is identifying opportunities to make funding more accessible and inclusive to a broader pool applicants. The public-private partnerships developed through prize sponsorships will create funding opportunities that are moremore sustainable and equitable.
Community Engagement and Capacity Building: Discovering Federal funding opportunities and navigating application processes can consume significant time and resources. DOE is finding more ways to connect with those in need of Federal funds and application support by partnering with established community-centric organizations.
Creating a STEM Pipeline: Discovering Federal funding opportunities and navigating application processes can consume significant time and resources. DOE is finding more ways to connect with those in need of Federal funds and application support by partnering with established community-centric organizations.
Sponsorship Packages
Join us and empower leaders in the clean energy economy.
Climate Guardian: $100,000+
Recognition:
- Includes CHAMPION level recognition
- Access to awardees
- Speaking engagement or promotional video opportunities
Funds Support:
- American-Made Challenges (AMC) Connector support for Phase One winning teams
- AND AMC Power Connector support for Phase Two winning teams
- Speaking engagement or promotional video opportunities
- Prize administration & events
Climate Champion: $25,000 - $100,000
Recognition:
- Includes LEADER level recognition
- Up to 1-page exclusive feature in promotional material
Funds Support:
- AMC Connector support for Phase One winning teams
- OR AMC Power Connector support for Phase Two winning teams
- Prize administration & events
Climate Leader: $5,000 - $25,000
Recognition:
- Includes VISIONARY level recognition
- Feature in promotional material
Funds Support:
- AMC Connector support for Phase One winning teams
- Prize administration & events
Climate Visionary: up to $5,000
Recognition:
- Social media thank you
- Recognition on printed/online material
Funds Support:
- Prize administration & events
Values are cash or in-kind
Current Sponsors
These sponsors are continuing to support Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize competitors as the move forward with their community initiatives.
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