If you have a clean energy idea and are in California, apply for CalSEED’s grant funding. Early stage entrepreneurs can get $150K on this first round with the possibility of $450k to come! Applications open February 28th. Learn more and apply.

Join SBDC Bakersfield for an informative workshop Friday, Feb. 21, 9am - 10am for more information about this innovative grant fund and how you can get started! (Only 7 spots remaining.)

CalSEED is open to applicants working on early stage innovations — from concept to basic prototype:

The proposed innovation should benefit California ratepayers
You must be located in California, provide your California address, and be in good standing with the California Secretary of State
Be under the $1 Million private funding cap
The concept should be pre-demonstration scale (Technology Readiness Level 2-4)
Be within one of the specified technology areas

CalSEED is a funding and professional development program for innovators and entrepreneurs working to bring early-stage clean energy concepts to market. Powered by New Energy Nexus and its mission to create a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population, CalSEED supports diverse entrepreneurs who deliver equitable outcomes from their cleantech innovations. The CalSEED Concept Award provides promising innovators with $150,000 in grant funding, unprecedented professional development resources and access to California’s best accelerators and incubator programs!

Funding Available for Clean Energy Startups