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Data Center Innovation Initiative (DCII) is sponsored by Elemental Impact (backed by Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft). An investment initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure technologies for data centers.
It will invest in startups focusing on clean power systems, energy storage, advanced cooling, and low-carbon materials to support lower-emission and more energy-efficient AI-driven infrastructure development technologies.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Startups with solutions that can reduce emissions, improve local energy reliability, and lower the material footprint of new digital infrastructure, particularly for AI-driven data centers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between US$500,000 and US$5 Million per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Data Center Innovation Initiative (DCII) are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Data Center Innovation Initiative (DCII) is funded by Elemental Impact (backed by Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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