The Greentech Accelerator
The Greentech Accelerator is a 3-month regional and global programme, organised by The FinLab, powered by UOB, to grow and transform innovative greentech solutions to meet the economic and environmental needs of businesses and to forge a sustainable future for all.
Calling for high impact Greentech innovators to transform and deploy solutions with SMEs and corporates
Open to greentech innovations in the areas of Energy Efficiency, Zero-Waste Supply Chain, Carbon Management and Reporting, with Tech Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and above, the accelerator will select 12 high impact greentech innovators to be part of its pioneer cohort, with a total funding of up to SGD 150,000 (~USD 108,500) to potentially deploy relevant and cutting edge solutions with SMEs and corporates.
Focus Areas: Driving Sustainable Impact
Energy Efficiency
Examples:
- Low-Energy Buildings and Infrastructure
- Energy Monitoring System/IoTs
- EVs and Charging Infrastructure
- Solar and Energy Storage/Deployment
Zero-Waste and Supply Chain
Types of Waste Include: Electronic, Food, Plastic, Water
- Waste Collection and Upcycling
- Waste Processing and Recycling
- Resource Management and Efficiency
- Industry Symbiosis
Carbon Management and Reporting
- Monitoring, Analysis and Performance Optimisation of Carbon Emissions
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Technologies, Carbon Credits
- Calculation, Monitoring and Reporting of Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Why join the Global Greentech Accelerator?
Leverage on our network of SMEs and corporates to tackle pain points and co-create solutions
Work closely with SMEs and corporates for the opportunity to partner and pilot solutions
For relevant, deployable and cutting edge solutions
Programme Structure
ESG & Business Masterclasses
Designed with expertise from the bank and the industry, the masterclasses will cover topics like management, sustainability, commercialisation, and international market expansion
Partnerships & Mentorships
Partnerships and mentorships are key pillars, tapping into our 14,000 network comprising of governments, corporates, SMEs, and tech providers for 1-1 meetings to expedite the development of innovative greentech solutions
Pilots & Test-Bedding
Working closely with our demand drivers of corporates and SMEs to pilot and test-bed solutions to tackle actual sustainability-related challenges for businesses
Key dates
| 5 May 2022 | Applications Open |
| 12 July 2022 | Applications Close |
| 29 July 2022 | Announcement of Selected Greentechs |
| August – November 2022 | The Greentech Accelerator Programme |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Greentech Accelerator is a 3-months regional and global programme, organised by The FinLab, powered by UOB, in Singapore, to grow and transform innovative greentech solutions to meet the economic and environmental needs of businesses and to forge a sustainable future for all.
We are looking for global solutions that are scalable, with a Technology Readiness Level of 6 and above, and focusing on any of the following themes: (1) Energy Efficiency; (2) Zero-Waste Supply Chain; (3) Carbon Management and Reporting.
The programme will focus on working together with SMEs and corporates to pilot and commercially deploy solutions, access world-class mentors and experts, learning and development to grow your business.
The programme is equity-free and there is no payment needed to join the programme.
You need not be in Fintech to apply for The Greentech Accelerator.
We encourage all selected companies to commit at least one C-level representative or a key decision maker to attend the entire 3-months programme to get the maximum benefit from the programme.
