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New Energy Nexus coordinates a global ecosystem of funds and accelerators that support diverse clean energy entrepreneurs from early ideas to market adoption. It builds regionally tailored programs and runs accelerator services, provides capital, mentorship, skills training, and networks to help clean energy startups thrive. Programs are designed to fit local needs, combining financing, coaching, and connections to unlock resources at the right time. This approach distinguishes it through its large, multi-country network and its focus on broad inclusion of entrepreneurs across regions, not just one market. The goal is to empower 100,000 entrepreneurs by 2030 and bring 100% clean energy to 100% of the population as fast as possible.
About New Energy Nexus
Industries
Consulting
Energy
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Company Stage
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Total Funding
$65.7M
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2025 JETRO, Third Derivative, and New Energy Nexus backed ten Japanese climate startups.
- May 2025 CLIP launched Pakistan's first national climate tech platform with Renewables First.
- 2026 AusTestBed and Thailand solar training show expanding demand for its hardware support model.
What critics are saying
- CalSEED depends on California Energy Commission funding, exposing New Energy Nexus to appropriation shocks.
- Programs like Hub71+ ClimateTech and JETRO create partner-concentration risk if anchors exit.
- If public and foundation capital dries up, New Energy Nexus loses its core operating engine.
What makes New Energy Nexus unique
- New Energy Nexus backs 1,700 businesses across 11 regions with 573 strategic partners.
- CalSEED administers $48 million from California Energy Commission EPIC funds.
- Its model combines grants, loans, vouchers, and accelerators across entrepreneurs and ecosystems.
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Renewables First, a prominent Pakistani think tank focused on energy and the environment, has partnered with New Energy Nexus, a global nonprofit supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, to launch Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP).
Islamabad, May 1, 2025: As climate risks intensify worldwide, Renewables First and New Energy Nexus have partnered to introduce Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP) - the country's first national platform devoted to accelerating local climate technology solutions.
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New Energy Nexus is expanding its impact in Pakistan through a partnership with Renewables First, the country's leading think-tank for energy and the environment.
To provide start-ups within each specialist ecosystem with support, resources, and guidance, Hub71 has partnered with New Energy Nexus (NEX), the world's leading ecosystem of funds and accelerators supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs, as the Program Operator of Hub71+ ClimateTech.
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About New Energy Nexus
Industries
Consulting
Energy
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$65.7M
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Founded
2004
New Energy Nexus is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today