SE Ventures has officially launched its call for the H1 2026 Accelerator Program, targeting disruptive pre-seed startups in the energy and industrial sectors.
This 12-week initiative is designed to help founders find true product-market fit by leveraging industry expertise and real-world customer validation.
The SE Ventures specifically seeks founders working in priority areas such as Power Electronics, Physical AI, and Agentic AI for industrial workflows.
By focusing on these deep-tech domains, the accelerator aims to transform cutting-edge innovations into impactful customer cases.
Funding and benefits
Each selected startup receives a $100,000 uncapped SAFE investment, providing essential capital to navigate technical complexities and market pain points.
Additionally, SE Ventures maintains the right to invest up to 15% of the capital in the startup’s future seed round.
Beyond capital, founders gain direct access to the massive global ecosystems of Schneider Electric and AVEVA, including millions of customers and over 650,000 service providers.
This access unlocks new go-to-market insights and provides opportunities for formal business engagements.
The program includes weekly 1:1 sessions with industry veterans and a high-profile Demo Day in the San Francisco Bay Area to pitch before top-tier venture capitalists.
Participants also join a specialist community of founders that offers ongoing support well beyond the 12-week schedule.
Application requirements and eligibility
Eligibility is limited to post-incorporation startups with full-time teams currently based in North America.
The program is specifically tailored for pre-seed companies that have a disruptive product ready to be tested in a real-world environment.
Candidates must be at the pre-seed stage and planning to raise their formal seed round within the next 12 months.
The selection committee evaluates startups based on their potential for sustainable growth and the innovation of their technical solutions.
The accelerator is highly selective, accepting only three startups per cohort to ensure deep engagement and personalized attention for each founder.
Successful applicants must commit to active participation in weekly office hours and a mandatory in-person Demo Day.
Deadline
Interested founders must submit their applications through the SE Ventures portal before the final cutoff on January 30, 2026.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged for those seeking to join the next cycle.
The H1 2026 cohort will be officially announced on March 9, with the program kickoff scheduled for March 23, 2026, in Menlo Park, California. The 12-week journey will culminate in a Demo Day on June 18, 2026.
Visit the SE Ventures accelerator program page to apply. Explore our global opportunities page for more.
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