AIRTO member The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has opened applications for Cohort 9 of its TechX Energy Transition Accelerator, unveiling a refreshed programme for startups developing innovative technologies in Scotland.
Building on eight successful cohorts, the Aberdeen-based accelerator will continue to focus on startups developing technologies with the potential to be developed, deployed and scaled from the North East, creating skilled jobs, attracting investment and strengthening the region’s role in the energy transition.
Recently recognised as one of Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs by the Financial Times and Statista, TechX has supported 89 startups since 2018, with 85% still active. Collectively, participants have raised £232 million in equity investment and created more than 380 jobs.
Applications for the 12-week TechX accelerator are open now until 21 September for startups developing pre-commercial hardware technologies (TRL 3–6) across three priority areas: Clean Power, Clean Fuels, Clean Production.
Successful applicants will receive £50,000 in grant funding alongside a tailored programme designed to help founders commercialise and scale their innovations.
TechX welcomes applications from across Scotland, and from elsewhere in the UK where there is a clear Scottish – ideally North East Scottish – impact, reflecting NZTC’s Aberdeen City Region Deal funding and its continued support from both UK and Scottish Government.
