The virtual home of cleantech founders
Now more than ever, entrepreneurs need a strong network of supporters around them. EnergyLab's virtual membership gives cleantech founders the network, knowledge and resources they need to build their business from anywhere in the world, for just $33/month.
Receive the support you need to succeed
Access a wide range of exclusive benefits that are constantly being updated to best meet our members' needs.
A thriving online community
EnergyLab members gain access to an internal Slack workspace used by founders to share useful information, offer assistance, or just lend a sympathetic ear to fellow founders as they rise to meet the challenges of cleantech entrepreneurship.
Weekly member updates
Stay up to date and never miss an opportunity again. Every week we round up the latest news, events, resources and opportunities that cleantech entrepreneurs need to know about, and send it to our members in an easy-to digest-format.
Member meetups
Virtual meetups help keep our members kicking networking and professional development goals. We mix it up each time, with meetups ranging from workshops on topics requested by our members to more informal peer-to-peer 'startup shares'.
Member directory
Quickly connect with any other EnergyLab member by looking them up in the member directory. Most member's name, company and email address is listed in the directory to make it as easy as possible for members to connect and collaborate.
End-of-week drinks
Celebrate the end of the working week and get to know fellow cleantech founders with a casual Friday afternoon (video) chat.
Resources library
Gain access to our virtual library of industry reports, legal templates, how-to guides and other useful resources, making it quicker and easier to find the information you need when you need it.
Perks and discounts
EnergyLab members enjoy a range of benefits from supporting organisations like Amazon Web Services, Google, Stripe, IBM, Cake Equity and more.
Cost
$33 per person per month, including GST.
Paid monthly in advance. Cancel at any time.
How to apply
Our application process is short and sweet - we know your time is in high demand! A short application form and video interview will help us get to know you, and give you a chance to ask any questions you have about EnergyLab.
Online application
Any time
The first step in applying to become an EnergyLab member is to fill in a short online application form.
There is no application deadline and we assess applications on a rolling basis so apply as soon as you're ready.
Interviews
Within a month of your application
Each month, we'll invite applicants for whom EnergyLab seems like a good fit to attend a video interview with a member of our team.
Interviews will be about 20 minutes long, providing an opportunity for us to learn some more about you and allow you to ask us any questions you have about EnergyLab.
Onboarding
Within a couple weeks of the interview
If we think you're a good fit for the community - and you agree - you'll receive confirmation of your membership shortly after your interview. After setting up payment, you'll be welcomed into the community and start receiving member benefits.
What we look for in new members
We're our community's biggest fans, keen to ensure the best possible fit for all new members.
Cleantech entrepreneurs
We're looking for founders of businesses with the potential to grow fast and make a significant impact on important environmental challenges like climate change.
Community fit and contribution
It's our members that bring the community to life. We're 100 per cent committed to the values of respect, trust and a 'give first' mentality, and uber-proud of the thriving community that has grown around them.
FAQs
Entrepreneurs working on a high growth business with significant environmental benefits are welcome to apply.
No, we welcome applications from cleantech entrepreneurs working anywhere in the world.
Our virtual membership gives you access to member-only events, perks, online collaboration platforms, weekly newsletters and resources library. A premium membership gives you all that, plus access to our mentor network.
Payment is made monthly in advance via a recurring credit/debit card payment that we'll set up once your membership has been confirmed.
Please email [email protected] if you have any other questions.