SURGE Program

SURGE Accelerator is the leading seed fund and mentor-driven accelerator that identifies, invests in, and enables entrepreneurs who are solving the world's energy and water problems using software.  SURGE already ranks amongst the world's elite accelerators. In its first class, SURGE companies raised over $10M in funding and landed over 20 enterprise customers. 9 out of 11 companies are still operating. Based in Houston, Texas, "The Energy Capital of the World", SURGE runs an intensive 90 day bootcamp in the Spring to identify leaders, validate business models, raise capital and connect companies to customers and the global energy ecosystem. SURGE has recruited over 150 of the world's top scientists, engineers, executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors in the energy and power industries to serve as mentors. SURGE is currently working with 12 new companies in its 2nd class and is searching for the next cohort of entrepreneurs challenging the status quo and pushing for innovation. 
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Agenda

The Spring 2013 program will run from February 21st through May 22nd. During the program, SURGE companies will attend 40+ sessions where they learn from our incredible mentors, industry experts, and guest speakers. Topics include from legal formation, working with the Energy Giants, establishing companies in a regulated industry, landing a pilot, term sheet negotiations, and many, many more. SURGE classes are a diverse mix of first-time innovators, seasoned entrepreneurs, and later-stage companies all focused on moving further faster.

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Curriculum

The SURGE curriculum will provide the foundation of knowledge necessary to accelerate your company’s software platform and management team into the energy ecosystem with a targeted strategy. 

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2012-2013 Program Schedule and Calendar

The launch of SURGE Accelerator's second class will be in the Spring of 2013.

Date

Activity

November 30, 2012

Application Deadline

January 23, 20132

Finalists are Notified

February 21, 20133

SURGE Class 2 Begins

May 21, 2013

SURGE Rush

May 22, 2013

SURGE DAY and End of Program

  1. Apply before the early application deadline for additional consideration.

  2. Approximately 25 finalists for approximately 10 spots per program.

  3. Selected companies should plan to arrive at least 3 days before the program starts.

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Expectations

SURGE companies will lead at the forefront of energy and information technology, solving some of the world's most difficult challenges, including but not limited to:

  • Smart Grid Applications
  • Energy Trading and Risk Management
  • Digital Oilfield
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Regulatory Compliance

Those that are accepted will be required to relocate all or a portion of their team to Houston, Texas for the duration of the program. Target companies will have a strong value proposition, sizable market, and sustainable competitive advantage. Additionally, SURGE is looking for companies that are able to scale in a capital efficient manner and should already have an existing prototype or working model of the product.

For later-stage companies with funding, a portion of your team may attend the program if accompanied by a C-level executive. 

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