New GIP in USA (New York) - Advanced Energy and Sustainability Innovations

  • Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • Posted By The Growth Company

Delivered by Innovate UK, in partnership with the Urban Future Lab, this Global Incubator Programme (GIP) provides an opportunity for UK-based companies to expand into the North American market and collaborate with a leading innovation hub for climate tech startups.

Applications are welcomed from innovative companies who could be developing technologies across a broad range of use cases, including (but not limited to):

  • Next-gen energy storage (e.g., thermal, long-duration, mechanical, hydrogen, and hybrid systems)
  • Geothermal and hydropower innovations
  • Distributed energy resources (DERs)
  • AI/ML for energy forecasting, optimisation, and fault detection
  • Grid reliability solutions
  • Grid modernisation & transmission technologies
  • Advanced buildings (e.g., decarbonization and electrification)
  • Sustainable mobility and urban transportation solutions
  • Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS)
  • Low-carbon industrial processes (e.g., process heat)
  • Maritime and ocean-tech solutions
  • Resilience-as-a-service platforms (e.g., critical facility backup, microgrid resilience)
  • Agritech
  • Climate
  • Finance

Why New York?

New York remains one of the most ambitious and supportive environments for energy and sustainability innovation in the United States. As a global hub for finance, policy leadership, and startup activity, New York offers unparalleled access to demonstration sites, public-private partnerships, and commercialisation pathways. Both the City and State continue to deploy clean technologies at scale; from electrified transportation and building decarbonization pilots to major investments in offshore wind and grid modernisation.

Key dates

Applicant briefing: Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 4pm (GMT)
Closing date for applications: 11th July 2025 at 5pm (GMT)
Shortlist Interviews: 28th July to 1st August 2025
Successful Applicants notified: Tuesday 5th August 2025
Market Visit: Immersion Week: 15th – 19th September 2025 (7th – 13th September with travel)
Incubation Programme (Virtual): September 2025 to March 2026
Market Visit: Showcase Week: 9th – 13th March 2026 (8th – 14th March with travel)

Find out more and apply