Apply to the Spring 2024

Are you a seed-stage business working to make a material impact on greenhouse gas emission reduction?
Applications are now open for our Spring 2024 startup accelerator program.
Our accelerator supports climate tech entrepreneurs working across five sectors:
Energy, Real Estate, Food, Transportation, and Health.
All applications are due by November 30th.

The most important information at a glance:
Location: ClimateHaven – 770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
Timeframe: April 8th – June 7th, 2024 (Demo Day: June 11th)
Program Structure: 3 workshops per week + pitch practice + mentor meetings.

Application Form

The evaluation of applications for the ReGen Accelerator at ClimateHaven will be conducted by a panel of industry experts. Chosen applicants will be offered a position in the accelerator cohort, contingent upon the terms and conditions outlined in the Program Agreement.

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Email

Company Name

Founder Name(s)

Founder LinkedIn Profile(s)

Company Web Address

Company Goals

Describe the specific problem that you are solving.

Describe what your core technology does.

Describe your company's material impact on GHG emission reduction.

Describe your company's core intellectual property.

General Company Information

How many seats/desks will your team need in the ClimateHaven incubator space in New Haven, CT?

How many members of your team will commit to attending the program in-person?

Where are you based now, and where would the company be based after the ReGen Accelerator?

Which best describes your business stage?
Ideation: Identified problems, potential solutions, and refining the concept to determine its viability and market fit.Achieved "hard tech" R&D Milestone: Significant achievement in the development of a technology that involves tangible, physical components or complex engineering.MVP Prototype (Minimum Viable Product): Basic version of a product or service with enough features to gather measurable results and early feedback that validate its core value proposition.Functional Product:
A complete and functional version of a product with a user experience (UX) that makes it viable for target customers.Customer/User Traction:
Acquired early adopter customers/users who are using your product or service for free or for a fee and assisting in the refinement of your product or service.Scale-up:
Expanding the customer base, increasing production or service delivery, and optimizing operations and partnerships to grow the business rapidly in order to reach a broader market and achieve higher revenues.

How much revenue has your business generated to date, or are you pre-revenue? If you have revenue, where does it come from? If your revenue comes from multiple sources (ex. multiple products, multiple services or a mix of consulting and this product), please break down how much is coming from each source.

Have you raised outside capital? If so, how much have you raised to date?

If you have received investment(s), what form(s) did they take?
Common StockPreferred StockSAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)Convertible NoteDebt (non-cap table)Grant (non-cap table)

General Company Information

List key company team members including co-founders and their roles.

List advisors and their roles, if any.

List any accelerator or incubator programs, if any, in which you/this company have previously participated.

Who are your competitors? What do you understand about this industry or your business that they don’t?

Define the key risks you face in bringing your product to market (list below):

Define the outcomes you want to achieve by participating in the ReGen Accelerator:

Elevator Pitch Video

Record, upload, and share the link to your 1-3 minute video introducing each founder. Please include a brief summary of your company and what inspired you to start it.

Instructions:
• Upload your one-minute video to YouTube: Click the 'Create' or 'Upload' button located in the upper-right corner of the YouTube homepage. This will direct you to YouTube Studio.
• Set Video Privacy Setting: Ensure that your video is set to 'Unlisted' - only people with the video link can view it.

Link to 1-3 minute video:

Please attach your investor Pitch Deck.

Please fill out the Kaplak Stakeholder Story
Company was founded in [Year] by [Founder]. Our Dream is to... [Vision] and that way, make a positive impact on society at large [SDG impact]. The opportunity is significant we estimate our total addressable market to be… We have a clearly defined role… [value chain] .... a proven solution… [how it works] … and a tested commercial attraction… [go to market and traction to date] … with robust earning potential [business model]. We are on an ambitious growth-trajectory to… [targets] … with focus on getting some crucial details right. Proceeds from fundraising will catalyze these efforts by investing in … [plan for allocation of seed capital] … and come hand in hand with building robust partnerships…[collaboration]…strengthening our organization… [roles/skills]…and cementing a strong culture.

Industry Focus
To further describe your decarbonization solution, please choose the industries you are targeting. If more than one industry, please choose all that apply.
Financial ServicesHealthcare and PharmaceuticalsManufacturingEnergy and UtilitiesRetail and Consumer GoodsTelecommunicationsReal Estate and ConstructionMedia and EntertainmentFood and HospitalityEducationAutomotive and TransportationAgriculture and Food ProductionGovernment and Public ServicesSocial and NonprofitAll Industries (Horizontal Solution)Other

Technology Focus
Please choose the technologies you are leveraging in order to build and scale your business. If more than one technology, please choose all that apply.
Renewable Energy TechnologiesEnergy Storage and Grid TechnologiesCarbon Capture and Reduction TechnologiesSmart and Efficient Building TechnologiesElectric Mobility and Transportation TechnologiesWaste Management and Circular Economy TechnologiesData Analytics and Climate Modeling ToolsAgricultural and Land Use TechnologiesSmart Grid and Energy Distribution TechnologiesEnvironmental Sensing and Monitoring TechnologiesClean Fuel TechnologiesOther

Other key technologies or data used. List all that apply.

Climate Data Services
What industry data sources, commercial or open source, do you use or need to use for your product or service?
Climate and Weather DataRenewable Energy DataAir Quality and Environmental DataCarbon Emission DataGeospatial and Satellite DataOceanographic DataBiodiversity and Ecosystem DataSocial and Economic DataCorporate Financial DataGovernment Agency DataOther

Use of Application Data
We appreciate your interest in our startup accelerator program. We want to assure you that the information you provide in your application will be treated with the utmost care and respect for your privacy. Your application data will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your eligibility for the program and understanding your startup's potential. As part of our comprehensive evaluation process, we may share your application with Kaplak Capital's curated network of experts who possess the expertise to evaluate the strengths and potential of your startup.

It's important to note that any information shared with our network of experts will be done so while upholding strict confidentiality standards. Additionally, we may aggregate application data in an anonymized manner to conduct research and gain insights into emerging trends and challenges in the startup landscape. Please rest assured that your personal and sensitive information will not be shared with any partner or entity that does not have a direct need to access it for the purposes of application evaluation or research. Your privacy and the security of your data remain our top priorities.

Thank you for considering our accelerator program, and we look forward to reviewing your application with the utmost care and diligence.

I hereby acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand the above ReGen Accelerator Information and Privacy Policy.

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