CDL-Texas Energy
For founders developing innovative energy solutions to power the AI-driven technology revolution.
Situated at the heart of energy innovation, the Energy Stream at CDL-Texas offers an unparalleled opportunity for founders to leverage world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists.
CDL-Texas is focused on helping founders create scalable solutions to energy generation, storage, and optimization. We are committed to supporting ventures addressing the world’s rapidly growing energy demands from AI-driven applications and high-performance computing. From data centers to cloud environments, the advancement of creative energy solutions is critical for powering the emerging technology revolution.
Those startups accepted into the CDL program will attend five objective-setting sessions between October and June. Founders will work with CDL mentors to set objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research.
There are no fees for participation and CDL does not take any equity. Learn more about the CDL program.
Who Should Apply?
The Energy Stream is best suited to coachable startups and research teams driving towards innovative and novel solutions with the potential for significant market impact. The program is tailored towards early-stage companies (early venture or growth); however, startups at all levels of maturity will be considered.
Example Innovation Areas
- Data center energy management
- Smart grid innovations
- Storage Solutions
- Renewable Energy Generation
- Grid Infrastructure Modernization
- Efficiency
- Microgrids
- Optimization
To learn more about the CDL Energy stream and how it can benefit your venture, contact Diego Alarcon, Venture Manager at CDL-Texas.
Our Mentors
CDL mentors include accomplished entrepreneurs, experienced operators, active angel and venture investors, world-leading scientists, engineers, and economists. Mentors meet with Founders every eight weeks to help founders set objectives over the program’s nine-month duration.
Companies accepted to the CDL Energy Stream benefit from advice from scientists and economists who are world-leading experts on energy technologies and the energy industry. These experts meet with companies periodically to evaluate their technologies, suggest improvements, and explore formal advising engagements.