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New Energy Nexus strives towards an abundant world with a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible.
We support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity into the global clean energy economy.
Our goal is to support 100,000 clean energy entrepreneurs to succeed by 2030. It’s the Big, Risky, Audacious, Visionary & Exponential (BRAVE) goal the planet needs to accelerate the energy transition.
Launched California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF)
CalCEF was launched as the locus of organizations working to spur investment and innovation in the clean energy economy in California, starting as a US$30 million public benefit investment fund created via a PG&E (California’s power utility) bankruptcy settlement.
Launched CalCEF Innovations
Set up as an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Launched CalCharge
A trade association to support battery startups in California.
Published paper on expanding energy access in US Tribal communities
Created Residency Program (XIR & FIR)
A grant program that provided the financial launchpad to develop clean energy businesses.
Launched CalSEED
A program to help early stage California clean energy startups bring their concepts and prototypes to market.
This becomes the operating name for the organization’s expanding footprint in the USA and globally.
New Energy Nexus and Climate Collective partner to run India’s first Solar Hackathon in New Delhi.
Launched New Energy Nexus Southeast Asia
With support from GIZ, the German development agency.
A global energy startup accelerator that connects the world’s most promising energy startups with utility companies.
Launch of New Energy Nexus in Thailand and Indonesia
Launch of New Energy Nexus in Vietnam and the Philippines
New Energy Nexus and ENVenture merge to form New Energy Nexus Uganda, expanding our footprint into East Africa.
New Energy Nexus launches The Clean Fight in New York
A flagship accelerator helping growth-stage clean energy startups scale up in New York.
With the aim to accelerate deep tech climate solutions.
Expansion in Nigeria
In partnership with the Clean Technology Hub, based in Abuja, Nigeria.
A partnership with EnergyLab to accelerate energy storage solutions in Australia – the world’s biggest producer of Lithium.
New Energy Nexus CEO, Danny Kennedy, launches an Audible UK podcast series with actor Cate Blanchett, featuring a line-up of innovators, activists and thought leaders.
COP28 UAE selects New Energy Nexus as Climate Tech Startup Program partner
This is the first program at a COP to accelerate early stage climate tech startups from around the world, with a focus on those from the Global South.
In partnership with Hub71.
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New Energy Nexus strategically partners with startups, entrepreneurs, universities, impact investors, NGOs, foundations, governments and corporates around the world to build a global clean energy ecosystem.
