Ecofuel Accelerator is accepting applications for its next cohort. Early-stage cleantech companies have until Friday, November 20th 5:00PM to submit their application for cohort 3 that’s starting in January 2016.
“After a year, the accelerator model developed by Ecofuel is now supported by a wide network a partners in the cleantech ecosystem. Ecofuel is growing very fast and we want to reach and benefit a maximum of cleantech entrepreneurs!”, said Richard Cloutier, strategic advisor at Ecofuel Accelerator.
The four-month acceleration program is targeted for early-stage startups and offers a seed investment of up to $100,000. It involves an intensive program with training workshops, networking sessions and a heavy-hitting mentoring ecosystem. Participating companies will be hosted in a dedicated facility in Montreal.
A group of world-class and internationally experienced mentors and trainers have been recruited to support the development of the participants including: Simon Olivier, Vice President Growth, Market Strategy and Business Development at GE Canada; Jane Kearns, Senior Advisor, Cleantech at MaRS; Jean Lamarre, Managing Partner at Lamarre consultants; Alexandre Taillefer, Managing Partner at XPND Capital; and Tony Van Bommel, Senior Managing Partner, Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund at BDC Capital.
To apply, please submit your project online at ecofuelaccelerate.com.
About Ecofuel
Ecofuel is an accelerator for startups that works with exceptional entrepreneurs in clean technology to help build globally competitive companies. In addition to seed financing of up to $100,000, Ecofuel offers its entrepreneurs an intensive program of training workshops, networking sessions, and an experienced mentor ecosystem. Participating companies will be hosted in Montreal for the duration of the program. The objective of the program is to develop entrepreneurs and help in the successful creation of companies.
In addition to the financial and logistical support from Cycle Capital, Ecofuel is also counting on the support and collaboration of Écotech Quebec, Innovatech, BDC and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).
Information
Catherine Bérubé
Head of communications and public relations
cberube@cyclecapital.com
T : 514 495-1022 x 203
C : 514-629-1022
Website : ecofuelaccelerate.com
Twitter : @ecofuelaccelerate
