Unlock Up to $1 Million in Seed Funding: Apply for NextEra Energy’s 2025 Seed Competition!
NextEra Energy Investments (NEI), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., is excited to announce its 2025 Seed Competition! This competition is aimed at identifying innovative startups in fields like cybersecurity, data & AI, decarbonization, and energy transition. Winners will have the opportunity to receive up to $1 million in seed capital to help bring their groundbreaking technologies to life.
Why Participate?
Seed Capital: Winners could receive up to $1 million in funding.
Strategic Collaboration: Work with NextEra Energy, a global leader in renewable energy, on innovative projects.
Growing Your Company: Join a network of entrepreneurs focused on sustainability and industry-leading solutions.
Who Should Apply?
This competition is open to early-stage companies that meet the following criteria:
- Pre-Series A companies with a business plan and three-year forecasts.
- Companies in the following categories:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics & AI
- Decarbonization
- Energy Transition
Competition Timeline
- Applications Open: September 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET
- Application Deadline: December 8, 2024, at Midnight ET
- Finalists Notified: Early March 2025
- Competition Event: Mid-April 2025
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official site, including:
- Pitch Deck
- Business Plan
- Executive Summary
NEI will evaluate submissions based on:
- Technical merit
- Market potential
- Strategic alignment with NextEra Energy
Selection Process
- Initial Review: NEI reviews applications for eligibility and strategic fit.
- Final Stage: Shortlisted finalists will undergo background checks and due diligence.
- Winners Selection: The final winners will be notified and awarded seed capital.
Award Details
- Seed capital amounts will be disclosed to winners upon notification.
- Winners are responsible for applicable taxes and any costs related to award acceptance.
- Publicity: Winners may be featured in NEI’s advertising and publicity efforts worldwide.
About NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy is a global leader in renewable energy and energy storage with a mission to achieve zero-carbon emissions by 2045. NEI focuses on fostering innovation through investments in cutting-edge companies that align with this goal.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to secure funding and collaborate with an industry leader—apply for the 2025 Seed Competition today!
For more information and application, visit;https://www.nexteraenergyresources.com/nextera-investments/seed-competition.html.
