New York Energy Security Canadian Technology Accelerator

New York City is a growing energy hub. As one of the leading financial and innovation centers in the world, it supports a dynamic ecosystem of clean and renewable energy companies, investors, and policy frameworks driving the energy transition. Investors in New York, spanning early-stage ventures to large global infrastructure funds, are optimistic about energy security innovations. With electricity demand in New York City comparable to the entire consumption of small countries and rapidly growing, the regional electric grid (NYISO) is in critical need of technologies to help meet demand.

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program will concentrate in New York State, where energy policy and procurement programs are driving rapid deployment needs. The program will lead to in-person programming in New York City during Climate Week NYC,  the world’s largest annual climate focused event. The CTA will not only provide expert mentoring and training but also arrange curated meetings and sessions with potential buyers, investors, channel partners and other key stakeholders.

In addition to New York (NY), the program will offer optional in-market add-ons for companies whose solutions align with similar opportunities in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.  

New York City is one of the world's leading hubs for early-stage climate technology. It offers opportunities for Canadian clean energy technology companies to access funding, pilot projects, customers and policy-driven demand as they expand into the United States (U.S.) market.

The CTA global business development program provides the market insights, business connections and support needed to help participants successfully enter and grow within this dynamic clean energy ecosystem.

Upon acceptance to the New York Energy Security CTA program, you will gain access to:

• networking opportunities through networking events, speed-dating activities and direct engagement with organizations across the financial ecosystem
• scale-up workshops that combine market knowledge with personalized support for expansion into the U.S. market
• high-level events featuring key organizations and decision-makers in the financial ecosystem
• mentorship opportunities with experienced business leaders
• a global network of accelerator participants to support ongoing collaboration and business growth

The CTA is seeking innovative business-to-business (B2B) companies with products or innovations within the following energy security sectors and sub-sectors:

• Power generation
  • Hydropower
  • Geothermal
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Hydrogen
  • Nuclear
• Energy storage technologies
  • Short and long duration (LDES) batteries
  • Mechanical storage (Pumped hydro, compressed air)
• Distributed energy solutions
  • Microgrids
  • Behind the meter solar + storage
• Grid digitization and internet-of-things (IoT)
  • Energy management systems
  • AI-driven forecasting
  • Advanced metering
  • Cybersecurity for grid systems

Your company must have:

• a fully built and validated product or solutions with a differentiated technology
• recurring revenues and/or $1 million raised
• a passionate, strong, and committed management team who can commit to participate in the entire program
• specific goals, clear objectives and a strategy for growing in the U.S. market

The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage applications from companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds.

This program offers a mix of virtual and in-person in-market components in NY, including:

• orientation sessions
• tailored mentoring sessions
• strategic networking events
• tailored business development support
• market briefings, mentor matchmaking, and mentorship sessions
• roundtables with relevant stakeholders tailored to your company’s needs and goals
• curated B2B introductions with relevant stakeholders, including:
  • U.S.-based buyers
  • U.S. Energy Technology venture capitalists (VCs)
  • angel investors
  • family offices
  • corporate strategic venture groups
  • other potential investors, partners, and customers 

This program will begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, with virtual programming leading up to an intensive in-person component during Climate Week in NY, September 21 to 25. The program will conclude on Monday, October 5, 2026. 

Participants will be matched with a mentor and/or sector expert with wide-ranging industry experience. This will help you prepare to scale your business and attract customers and investors in the U.S. and worldwide.

The sessions aim to identify areas where market barriers can be reduced to promote exporting your technology or raising funds in the U.S. 

This is a non-equity program offered at no cost to Canadian companies, except for individual travel expenses. Participants should plan to spend a minimum of 4 days in New York during Climate Week, September 21 to 15, 2026.