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EnergyLab
EnergyLab is Australia's largest climate tech startup accelerator, based in Chippendale, New South Wales. It supports startups focused on technologies and business models aimed at achieving net zero emissions and addressing climate challenges.
Overview
What EnergyLab does
What EnergyLab is
EnergyLab is Australia's largest climate tech startup accelerator, based in Chippendale, New South Wales. It supports startups focused on technologies and business models aimed at achieving net zero emissions and addressing climate challenges.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Find EnergyLab elsewhere
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Capability profile
EnergyLab as a funder
Investment thesis
EnergyLab is dedicated to supporting innovative startups that develop technologies and business models aimed at advancing climate solutions.
Focus narrative
EnergyLab invests in climate tech startups across various sectors, including clean energy, carbon removal, electrification, and waste management. The organization provides support at different stages of startup development, from early-stage ideation to late-stage scaling. Its programs are designed to help startups gain market traction, prepare for fundraising, and navigate the challenges of the climate tech landscape.
Value beyond capital
EnergyLab connects startups with mentors, advisors, partners, peers, and investors to facilitate their growth and success in the clean energy sector.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 321
Portfolio context
EnergyLab has supported over 321 startups through its programs. Notable alumni include Amber Kinetics, a manufacturer of grid-scale kinetic energy storage systems; Bia, a developer of a hardware-agnostic EV charging platform; Dovetail Electric Aviation, focused on electric aviation solutions; Renewable Metals, engaged in sustainable metal recovery for battery production; and Savic Motorcycles, a manufacturer of electric motorcycles.
Capability profile
EnergyLab as a program host
Program thesis
EnergyLab is dedicated to supporting innovative startups that develop technologies and business models aimed at advancing climate solutions.
Focus narrative
EnergyLab invests in climate tech startups across various sectors, including clean energy, carbon removal, electrification, and waste management. The organization provides support at different stages of startup development, from early-stage ideation to late-stage scaling. Its programs are designed to help startups gain market traction, prepare for fundraising, and navigate the challenges of the climate tech landscape.
Value and support
EnergyLab provides mentorship, access to a network of advisors and investors, and tailored programs to support startups in the climate tech sector.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable alumni include Amber Kinetics, a manufacturer of grid-scale kinetic energy storage systems; Bia, a developer of a hardware-agnostic EV charging platform; Dovetail Electric Aviation, focused on electric aviation solutions; Renewable Metals, engaged in sustainable metal recovery for battery production; and Savic Motorcycles, a manufacturer of electric motorcycles.
Capability profile
EnergyLab as a community
Community overview
EnergyLab is Australia's largest climate tech startup accelerator and innovation ecosystem, founded in 2017. It is dedicated to supporting innovative startups that develop technologies and business models aimed at advancing climate solutions. EnergyLab connects startups with mentors, advisors, partners, peers, and investors to facilitate their growth and success in the clean energy sector.
Community focus
EnergyLab invests in climate tech startups across various sectors, including clean energy, carbon removal, electrification, and waste management. The organization provides support at different stages of startup development, from early-stage ideation to late-stage scaling. Its programs are designed to help startups gain market traction, prepare for fundraising, and navigate the challenges of the climate tech landscape.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a wide network of mentors, advisors, and investors, as well as tailored programs that support their growth and development in the climate tech sector.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 321
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- moderate
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- accelerator, community, and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open and application
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
Community activity
Events and activity
EnergyLab organizes multiple events, including the Climate Solutions Accelerator Showcase, EnergyLab Startup Showcase at All Energy Australia, and Power Your Network networking events held in Sydney and Melbourne.
Notable members
Notable alumni include Amber Kinetics, Bia, Dovetail Electric Aviation, Renewable Metals, and Savic Motorcycles.
Capability profile
EnergyLab as an event host
Event focus
EnergyLab is dedicated to supporting innovative startups that develop technologies and business models aimed at advancing climate solutions. It connects startups with mentors, advisors, partners, peers, and investors to facilitate their growth and success in the clean energy sector.
Format narrative
EnergyLab offers various programs designed to help startups gain market traction, prepare for fundraising, and navigate the challenges of the climate tech landscape.
Participant value
EnergyLab provides a robust support system for climate tech startups, helping them to develop their ideas, connect with industry experts, and secure funding.
Format and cadence
- Recurrence
- annual
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- application
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Growth Equity
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Sectors
- Clean Energy
Speakers and past editions
Past editions
EnergyLab has supported over 321 startups through its programs, with notable alumni including Amber Kinetics, Bia, Dovetail Electric Aviation, Renewable Metals, and Savic Motorcycles.
Capability profile
EnergyLab as a publisher
Editorial focus
EnergyLab is dedicated to supporting innovative startups that develop technologies and business models aimed at advancing climate solutions. It connects startups with mentors, advisors, partners, peers, and investors to facilitate their growth and success in the clean energy sector.
Audience value
EnergyLab provides comprehensive support for climate tech startups at various stages of development, helping them gain market traction, prepare for fundraising, and navigate the challenges of the climate tech landscape.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- blog and newsletter
- Primary platform
- Website
- Cadence
- regular
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Founders
- Sectors
- Clean Energy
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
EnergyLab publishes a blog with articles about clean energy and climate tech startups, and sends out newsletters with regular updates on programs and events. It also hosts various events, including showcases and info sessions.
Common questions
What to know about EnergyLab
Upseed classifies EnergyLab under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, community, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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