Calling All Innovators: SURGE Accelerator is looking for companies that are helping to solve the world’s energy problems using software
25th January 2012 · 0 Comments
As all sectors of the energy industry continue to grow in complexity, there has never been a more critical time for innovation. A first for the energy industry, SURGE is a mentor-driven, seed accelerator modeled after successful Silicon Valley organizations designed to identify, prepare and support innovators as they take their ideas to market. SURGE’s first set of companies will meet together in Houston to engage in an immersive 3-month program in the Spring of 2012. SURGE is looking for candidates that have software breakthroughs in the most challenging energy sub-sectors, including Smart Grid, Energy Trading & Risk Management, and the Digital Oilfield.
The Houston Technology Center, a founding partner of SURGE, is proud to support this program that includes $30,000 in cash, mentorship by industry experts, connection to the world’s energy ecosystem, and resources from leading service providers including:
- Free banking from Silicon Valley Bank
- Free cloud hosting and coaching from Rackspace
- Legal setup Andrews Kurth
- Free financial modeling and recruiting by vCFO
- Free office space and amenities by Red House Associates, the legendary home of a few of Houston’s greatest success stories
- Free software from Microsoft BizSpark
- Entry into the Houston Technology Center, one of the nation’s leading incubators for long-term and ongoing support
Learn more about this exciting program at www.surgeaccelerator.com. Then help spread the word to others in your network that may be interested in helping to find the best candidates for SURGE’s first program. If you know of someone who may be a candidate, please encourage them to apply online at www.surgeaccelerator.com. For more details on the program check out this presentation.
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