Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator
Climate & Energy · Run by Techstars, powered by Alabama Power · Birmingham, AL
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The facts
All fields verified Sep 28, 2026- Terms model
- Equity for cashInvests cash in your company and takes equity (an ownership stake) in return.
- Investment
- $220,000 total: $20,000 via convertible equity agreement plus $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE
- Equity taken
- 5%
- Program length
- 13 weeks
- Format
- Not published
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Cohorts per year
- Not published
- Cohort size
- 8 (Fall 2026 class)
- Stage focus
- early-stage
- Sub-vertical
- energy technology (grid and distribution, efficiency, renewables, storage)
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- Alabama Power, Techstars
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: Techstars accelerator in Birmingham, Alabama, powered by Alabama Power and focused on energy technology. The program page does not list terms; Techstars' investment terms page says its accelerators outside Asia-Pacific offer $220,000: $20,000 through a post-money convertible equity agreement for 5% common stock plus a $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE, with no fee to join. The Fall 2026 class of eight companies started September 8, 2026. The program page shows no dates for the next application window.
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Terms in plain English
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech runs Techstars' three-month accelerator in Birmingham with Alabama Power as its partner. Under Techstars' published terms, each company receives $220,000: $20,000 for 5% common stock through a convertible equity agreement, plus a $200,000 uncapped SAFE with a most favored nation clause, which later adopts the terms of the most favorable SAFE the company issues. Techstars says there is no fee to join.
Who this is actually for
Early-stage energy and climate technology startups, in areas such as grid and distribution, efficiency, renewables, storage and electrification, that want an equity investment and close access to a large utility. Suited to founders who can commit to a three-month, mentorship-driven program run from Birmingham.
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator application deadlines
Next class, expected in fall 2027 based on the Fall 2026 class (dates not yet posted): Timing expected, exact dates not yet confirmed.
Verified Sep 28, 2026Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator application deadline?
- A specific application window for Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
- How much does Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator invest?
- Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator lists an investment of $220,000 total: $20,000 via convertible equity agreement plus $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE.
- How much equity does Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator take?
- Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator lists equity of 5%.
- Where is Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator located and is it in person?
- Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is based in Birmingham, AL.
- Is Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator still active?
- As of our last check on Sep 28, 2026, Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is active.
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