The DeltaClimeVT business accelerator (formerly Accel-VT) is a Vermont-based program serving startup and seed-stage ventures focusing climate economy innovation in the energy sector. The program provides an intense accelerated learning and business development process designed to test assumptions, expose and remediate business vulnerabilities, prepare for significant investment, and provide a platform for rapid scaling. All cohort members have the opportunity to forge meaningful relationships with potential customers, partners and investors and to land pilot projects with Vermont based electric utilities and other energy related companies.