AI for Energy is a global accelerator program supporting startups using AI to improve grid optimization, demand flexibility, and energy solutions for utilities and commercial customers. The program offers expert mentoring, deep-dive workshops, and up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, along with access to technical training and key industry events.

Startups should be based in Europe or Israel, ideally in the Pre-Seed to Series A stage, and developing scalable, AI-driven energy solutions. Strong technical teams, especially with active involvement from the CEO/CTO, are expected to participate.

Entry Criteria

• Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Pre-Seed and Series A stage with the HQ in Europe or Israel
• Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
• Deeply technical and leveraging AI and/or machine learning
• Commitment from CEO and CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
• Building solutions related to: 1) Utilities, grid operators, and energy developers, 2) Demand flexibility and optimization, or 3) Energy solutions for industrial, commercial, residential, and cloud customers (see FAQ’s below for additional details)
• We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups