Phase 0: Pre-accelerator

The Maryland Climate Tech Pre-Accelerator is a unique opportunity to test your climate-tech research, invention, and ideas to have commercial viability. The Maryland Innovation Energy Accelerator (MEIA) implements the program with the NSF Mid-Atlantic Hub I-Corps team at the University of Maryland. The exciting agenda of the Pre-Accelerator will have you work on the following elements for your potential venture:

Understand if you are personally ready for the startup journey
Learn the customer discovery and opportunities to learn more at the NSF Mid-Atlantic Hub I-Corp programs at the University of Maryland
How to develop a viable business model
Provide a commercialization path that includes potential funding sources, such as grants, equity, bank financing, or sweat equity.

Who it's for:

Inventors with ideas, basic product development who want to learn about the entrepreneurial journey
VERY early concepts
TRL Level 1-3
No prior investment
Minimal commercial engagement

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Small workshops facilitated by experience entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur Journey, Customer Discovery, Business Model Development, Financing and Commercialization
Advisory by a mentor you chose to help you develop your Startup Journey
2-month timeline, part-time commitment

Phase 0: IDEATION PROGRAM

MEIA ideation programs are an opportunity to turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions! This exciting initiative brings together local community talent to develop innovative climate and energy solutions meant to benefit large organizations and the local community.

Get product ideas that will have impact
Connect with like-minded innovators, industry experts, and potential partners.
Expert Mentorship – from around Maryland's top climate tech founders and professors

Phase 0: Pre-accelerator

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Phase 0: IDEATION PROGRAM

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