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California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (New Energy Nexus) · California, USA
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Non-dilutive Concept Awards ($200,000) and Prototype Awards ($500,000) for early-stage California clean energy startups, administered by New Energy Nexus for the California Energy Commission.

Programme terms

Amount
$200,000 (Concept) / $500,000 (Prototype)
Funding type
Grant
Stages
Idea, MVP, Early Traction
Industries
CleanTech / Climate, Hardware / IoT, Science & Research
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Individuals, businesses and nonprofits working on early-stage innovations (concept to basic prototype), TRL 2-4, located in California with a California address, in good standing with the CA Secretary of State, under $1 Million private funding cap, innovation must benefit California ratepayers, and must fit within specified 2024 technology areas (Battery Circularity, Long Duration Energy Storage, Electrifying medium/heavy-duty vehicles, End-use Electrification)
Residency requirements
California, USA
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Data checked: September 29, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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