The New Energy Challenge is the competition for startups working on solutions that shape the energy system of the future
The New Energy Challenge (NEC) is back for its 11th edition! This open innovation competition connects promising ventures with investors and industry experts – offering access to insights, funding opportunities, and real-world support to help scale your technology or digital solution.
Finalists will join an expert-led accelerator programme, complete with workshops, tailored training and strategic guidance to supercharge your growth.
Take your idea further. Help drive the energy transition.
The Accelerator Program brought us valuable insights into growing our startup in a structured manner - plus introducing us to a strong network of like minded innovators.
What makes the YES!Delft team stand out is that all the people we get in touch with through the platform are ambitious and have an entrepreneurial mindset, resulting in a high success rate during the hiring process.
The Accelerator Program really opened our eyes to what it means to be a founder when we were just getting started. Think of this program as your first driving lessons. Can you really skip those?
The Accelerator Program armed us with the tools to ask the right questions, empowering us to define our own strategic plan for bringing our service to market.
The YES!Delft Validation Program is a must-have crash course on starting your business without reinventing the wheel!
The Validation Program of YES!Delft helped us establish our initial market presence, and their continued support proved invaluable afterwards. They filled in essential gaps that every early-stage startup encounters, making a real difference for us at Fluxthor.
The accelerator brought us in contact with the right people at the moment we needed them, and gave us the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to grow as a person and company.
The YES!Delft Accelerator Program helped us navigate unknowns and prioritise the essentials offering access to a network of partners always ready to assist. The program is structured yet flexible, a perfect combination for startups looking to grow!
