Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator

The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator is a program that helps seed-stage startups from around the world developing clean energy solutions. It aims to help them achieve technical and commercial milestones, accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach. The accelerator provides access to the Rice Alliance's network of energy corporations, investors, and advisors, along with curriculum and programming designed to increase their likelihood of success. The program was launched in 2021 with support from Wells Fargo and ran five cohorts over five years, concluding in 2025.