EPIC Buildings Accelerator

The EPIC Buildings Accelerator is a six-month Clean Tech program offered by CenterState CEO at The Tech Garden, in collaboration with the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), providing a suite of business supports to early-mid stage companies targeting energy hardware innovations in grid-interactive and energy-efficient building technologies.

EPIC = Energy Program for Innovation Clusters

Application for 2024 cohort is closed.

EPIC Buildings Accelerator Benefits Include:

Pitch coach and investor readiness training by world renowned coaches.
Workshops regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) as a best business practice for both internal (founders & employees) and an external (providing climate technology solutions to underserved populations.)
Sales and relationship building training program participation.
Investor Deck development and creation support.
Investor/industry-based events.
Business Roadmap Sessions and Seminars.
Access to over 100 climate EIRs, SMEs, grant finding and grant-writing support, C-level mentors. [For New York based teams]
Marketing support for the creation and development of collateral for trade shows, conferences and other industry-related events.
Travel support for industry-related events.

EPIC Buildings Accelerator Milestones

Business Case
Investor Pitch Deck
Graduation

EPIC Buildings Accelerator Participant Opportunities

Small-scale summer prototype projects supported by engineering and/or architecture students at Syracuse University. Nominations may be submitted concurrently with Accelerator recruitment.
Intellectual property landscape survey study by the Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University. Nominations may be submitted concurrently with Accelerator recruitment.
Market analysis research by the Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University. Nominations may be submitted concurrently with Accelerator recruitment.

The program will culminate in a showcase event to be held in conjunction with the SyracuseCoE Innovation Showcase scheduled for
Tues., Aug. 13, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the EPIC Buildings Accelerator?

The EPIC Buildings Accelerator is a Clean Tech accelerator providing a suite of business supports to early-mid stage companies targeting energy hardware innovations in grid-interactive and/or energy-efficient building technologies.

This program is offered by CenterState CEO in collaboration with the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions and the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC), as well as DOE’s Building Technology Office.

who should apply for the EPIC Buildings Accelerator?

Early-mid stage companies targeting energy hardware innovations in grid-interactive and energy-efficient building technologies. Programming opportunities are designed to complement existing incubator engagements, so companies working with other incubator programs are welcome to apply.

How long is the EPIC Buildings accelerator?

The Accelerator is six-months, with a monthly 1:1 virtual meeting with the Accelerator staff.

What kind of benefits can my company receive through the EPIC Buildings Accelerator?

Pitch coach and investor readiness training by world renowned coaches.
Workshops regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) as a best business practice for both internal (founders & employees) and an external (providing climate technology solutions to underserved populations.)
Sales and relationship building training program participation.
Investor deck development and creation support.
Investor/industry-based events.
Business Roadmap sessions and seminars.
Access to over 100 climate EIRs, SMEs, grant finding and grant-writing support, C-level mentors. [For New York based teams]
Marketing support for the creation and development of collateral for trade shows, conferences and other industry-related events.
Travel support for industry-related events.

What are examples of products that would be appropriate for the EPIC Buildings Accelerator?

Next-generation HVAC systems

Zero-carbon heating technologies
Compressorless air conditioning
Integrated thermal storage
Advanced occupancy-driven controls

Building-integrated energy generation, harvesting and storage

Innovative building-integrated photovoltaics
Grid-interactive batteries
Hydrogen technologies

Energy-efficient appliances that promote improved occupant health

Next-generation, high-efficiency air purifiers
Humidifiers
Lighting
Fans

Whole-building energy retrofit systems

Advanced building envelope systems
Turn-key HVAC retrofit systems
Innovations that dramatically reduce energy costs for low and moderate-income households in cold climates

Software that enables the above technologies may be eligible.

What are the EPIC Buildings Accelerator milestones?

Business Case
Investor Pitch Deck
Graduation
The program will culminate in a showcase event to be held in conjunction with the SyracuseCoE Innovation Showcase scheduled for Tues., Aug. 13, 2024.

Are there any other opportunities available for the EPIC Buildings Accelerator participants?

Yes! Nominations for the following may be submitted concurrently with Accelerator recruitment:

Small-scale summer prototype projects supported by engineering and/or architecture students at Syracuse University.
Intellectual property landscape survey study by the Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University.
Market analysis research by the Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University.
Promotion of licensable technologies, as applicable
In addition, educational opportunities, including webinars, factory tours, targeted sessions addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, and networking, is offered to all companies in the EPIC Buildings cluster.

How do I apply and where can I find out more information?

Applications for the 2024 cohort of the EPIC Buildings Accelerator have closed.

More information about the EPIC Buildings Accelerator can be found at https://www.thetechgarden.com/epic-buildings-program. If you have specific questions, please contact John Liddy, VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at CenterState CEO at [email protected]

For more information on the EPIC Buildings Program, visit https://centerofexcellence.syracuse.edu/epic-buildings-program/

For more information about the EPIC Buildings Accelerator, contact John Liddy, VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at CenterState CEO: [email protected].

This program is offered by CenterState CEO in collaboration with the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions and the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC), as well as DOE’s Building Technology Office.