The Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator is powered by Plug and Play, who will be the key liaison, Plug and Play will also provide hands-on support throughout the accelerator, leveraging 15+ years of experience with 35,000+ startups and 500+ global corporations. Plug and Play will guide participating companies through program requirements, while providing access to their networks of climate tech experts, investors, and industry partners. Like many of Plug and Play's programs on driving tangible outcomes with our partners, this program is no different. It breaks down traditional industry barriers and accelerates collaboration between climate tech innovators and enterprise decision-makers - helping streamline the path from validation to adoption opportunity.
The Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator is designed for companies at any stage-whether you've delivered one million units or have just shipped your first prototype. What matters most is your technology's potential to reduce the carbon impact of consumer electronics at scale. Startups at ASU are invited to apply to the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator - Application are now open for the 2026 cohorts.
Who the 2026 Cohort Are Looking For:
Companies with a developed hardware or software solution with demonstrated readiness for integration, addressing one or more of the following areas:
- Displays
- Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies (PCBs and PCBAs)
- Low Carbon Materials
- Semiconductors
- Device Batteries
- Energy Efficiency
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Circularity
- Manufacturing Processes
- Devices Decarbonization Wildcard
Why apply?
- Present to Amazon Devices senior leadership after hands on support building your proposal
- Collaborate with Plug and Play and Amazon experts to validate your technology
- Receive structured support including bi-weekly reviews, weekly office hours, and 5+ specialized workshops
- Harness the power of up to $100K in AWS Activate Credits for eligible participants
- Participate in the program without equity requirements. Amazon does not take equity stakes as a condition of program participation
Application key dates:
- January 13: Applications open for submission
- February 6: Virtual application clinic | Make Your Application Stand Out
- February 23: Virtual application clinic | Finalizing Your Application for Submission
- February 24: Applications due by 10:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM SGT (GMT +8)
Program Timeline and Key Dates:
- May: Cohort kick-off in Hong Kong
- May - July: Integration planning and development
- July - October: Integration Assessment
- October: Finalist Integration Assessment reviews in US
Application deadline: February 24, 2026 by 10:00 AM ET/ 11:00 PM SGT (GMT +8)
Two virtual application clinics are being held to guide applicants through the application process. These are meant to focus on making applications as strong as possible.
- Feb 5, 2026, 8:00 PM ET (Feb 6, 2026, 9:00 AM SGT) | Make Your Application Stand Out
- Feb 22, 2026, 8:00 PM ET (Feb 23, 2026, 9:00 AM SGT) | Finalizing your Application for Submission
If you require any assistance with the form or have questions about the program, please contact at [email protected]