ACORE Accelerate 2027
By ACORE (American Council On Renewable Energy)
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Quick Answer
A two-year, mostly virtual program for emerging clean-energy companies registered and located in the United States. Free, no equity.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Support
- Application deadline
- 23d — 30 Nov 2026
- Location
- Requires a company registered outside India
About this grant
ACORE Accelerate is a two-year, mostly virtual program run by the American Council On Renewable Energy for up to 15 emerging renewable-energy and clean-energy technology or services companies.
This program is only for companies registered and physically located in the United States or its territories. A company registered in India is not eligible.
There is no fee, no equity and no guaranteed investment. Applications for the 2027 cohort close on 30 November 2026. Mandatory onboarding is on 23 February 2027 in Washington, D.C., with travel covered.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Support
- Equity
- Equity-free
What You Get
- Two-year ACORE membership, complimentary.
- Conference access, mentorship and expert programming.
- Pro bono legal support.
- $2,000 a year business-development stipend.
- No fee, no equity, no guaranteed investment. Travel to the 23 February 2027 onboarding in Washington, D.C. is covered.
- Cohort size
- 15 startups
- Application fee
- Free
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
Application Process
- 1
Apply
Fill in ACORE's form: company and founder details, stage, customers or projects, employee count, revenue and funding to date, growth priorities, and a pitch deck or one-pager.
You - 2
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
