Shell StartUp Engine
The Shell StartUp Engine (SSE) is a flagship innovation programme for early to mid-stage clean energy startups looking to develop their capabilities and power business growth.
Powering clean energy startups
Our innovation programme is dedicated to helping clean energy startups build the expertise needed to power business growth and better position themselves to achieve commercial success.
A global network of opportunities
Running in multiple countries, our programme provides access to unique resources and networks across locations including mentors, subject matter experts, coaches, programme alumni and other relevant ecosystem partners.
The credibility of Shell
As an energy company leading the transition to a low carbon future, Shell provides startups that take part in the programme with the credibility needed to build trust with customers, partners and investors globally.
Powering the future of energy together
Access Shell’s expertise, networks and resources through the Shell StartUp Engine programme
Take part in a programme curriculum that offers executive meetups with investors and industry leaders
Join a global network of experts, startup mentors, and alumni
Be part of the Startupbootcamp entrepreneur ecosystem. Startupbootcamp (SBC) is our programme delivery partner
Rodrigo Oliveira, CEO of Green Mining (Shell StartUp Engine Brazil 2022)“It was a unique opportunity to have access to high quality content and to have access to an unparalleled network of mentors from all over the world.”
A global initiative, operating across key regions
Our programmes can be found in some of the world’s most exciting startup hubs.
Programme industry focuses
Startups are developing multiple solutions to support the change to a net-zero future. The Shell StartUp Engine accelerator programme focuses on these key energy transition themes:
Carbon capture / reduction
Circular economy
Customer connectivity solutions
Digital solutions
Electrifications
Energy efficiency
Future of mobility
New energies
Renewables
Waste reduction
Highlight: The programme in action (Shell StartUp Engine Brazil)
Do these describe you?
We are looking for entrepreneurs, founders, and teams who passionately believe in the power of innovation to accelerate the energy transition.
A successful applicant will have a clearly defined value proposition and point of differentiation in the industry, and a team that is open to mentoring.
A novel business proposition
A business that is operating in a field that is aligned with the programme focus areas
A clearly defined customer problem and solution
A complementary team of more than three people who are open to mentoring and coaching
Eligibility Criteria for startups applying:
- Should be pre-series A
- Can have technology that is tested/proven, but may or may not be commercialised
- May have conducted pilots
- May have more than one paying customer
- Must be commercially focused - profit or not for profit startup
- Should be based and registered in the country in which the programme is present
- Revenue USD $0-50M
- 0-250 Staff
- Balance sheet USD $ 0-50M
- Operating for less than 5 years
