ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Challenge

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems maintain thermal comfort and air quality at offices, businesses, and homes. Due to the worldwide surge in consumption, energy conservation has become a critical issue. In the U.S. alone, HVAC systems account for over 30% of the electricity consumed by households.

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TARGET SOLUTIONS

An Upward Enterprise Partner is looking for advanced technologies that minimize energy consumption and help the environment.

 

Innovation in sensors and data collection, efficient cooling systems, energy storing, and harnessing different renewable energy sources could be solutions for energy efficiency in HVAC.

THE PROCESS

UPWARD DUE DILIGENCE

ENTERPRISE PARTNER DUE DILIGENCE

COMMERCIALIZATION

BEGINS

APPLY TO THE CHALLENGE

ENTERPRISE PARTNER PRESENTATIONS

LAUNCH TECHNOLOGY PILOTS

ACCESS NETWORK OF

ENTERPRISE CLIENTS

THE CRITERIA

  • Maturity

    Companies with a working product and significant IP that are ready scale in partnership with large organizations.

  • Validation

    A product that has already been tested and validated in the market.

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  • Investment

    Companies that received investments of at least $500,000.

    EXCEPTIONS MAY APPLY

  • Ambition

    Ambitious teams that are eager to learn, work hard, and expand fast within the U.S.

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THE OFFER

  • Direct connections to an industry-leading partner

  • Pilot your technology in a highly targeted setting

  • Commercialization opportunities

  • Living accommodations for up to 3 months

  • 24/7 access to co-working space

  • Reseller relationship with Upward

READY TO MOVE THE ENERGY INDUSTRY UPWARD?