BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 11, 2023) – The Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is proud to announce the 12 startups selected for the Fall 2023 semester. These promising early-stage companies are addressing challenges in areas including energy tech, climate tech and sustainability.
Set in Birmingham, Alabama’s vibrant tech ecosystem, the three-month mentorship-focused program brings together founders from around the world and represents a large number of U.S. companies, including one local Alabama company. The Class of 2023 was selected for their innovative products and solutions in areas that are revolutionizing the way we live and work.
This class further strengthens our commitment to investing in diverse and underrepresented teams. We’d like to thank our sponsors, partners, mentors, and Techstars alumni who helped make Techstars Alabama EnergyTech a success.
Demo Day is scheduled as a special in-person event on December 5, 2023. Founders will have the opportunity to pitch their business to a community of investors and mentors.
Introducing the Fall 2023 class of the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator.
Ai-Ops (Mobile, Alabama) is a software development company providing bolt-on solutions for next-generation AI industrial control systems.
BlueTanks (Charlotte, North Carolina) software helps electric vehicle (EV) drivers access the most convenient charging points that are optimized for their vehicle.
Clever Offsets (New York) is a data company that provides clients with analysis and insights to navigate the carbon offset market.
EarthABC (Cleveland) provides an open-access climate portal to help companies achieve sustainability, offering financial incentives, technology vendors and consultants to help companies “take action in days instead of years.”
EV Safe Charge (Los Angeles) is the developer of Ziggy, a robotic mobile EV charging platform that provides a solution for users of all types of electric vehicles.
Grid Discovery (Hoboken, NJ) is a cutting-edge software platform for engineers and urban planners that is transforming the way microgrid projects are conceived, planned, and proposed.
Infranergy (Miami) develops solar and battery energy storage products and technologies to reduce energy costs, decarbonize and rebalance the electric grid, ensuring resilience and equitable access to clean energy for overlooked communities and businesses.
Maverick IQ (Atlanta) integrates engineering, software and IoT solutions to reduce operational and maintenance costs and improve productivity.
Meredot (Riga, Latvia) provides micromobility wireless charging solutions for a wide range of vehicle models.
Pitch Aeronautics (Boise, Idaho) is developing wind-stabilized drones to perform close-range robotic tasks, allowing users to “leave the helicopters, cranes, and bucket trucks at home.”
ScoutIT (Raleigh, North Carolina) is enabling a circular economy for EV batteries by helping companies extract greater value from used batteries.
SplitEV (New York) is a subscription and reservation service that gives EV drivers affordable access to a network of private charging stations and helps charger owners monetize their underutilized assets.