Shell StartUp Engine UK
Shell StartUp Engine UK is an acceleration programme for early to mid-stage energy startups looking to develop their capabilities and power business growth within the smart energy landscape.
Shell Startup Engine UK equips startups with the skills, connections and industry insights needed to maximise their chances of success.
The six-month programme is a structured and proven startup support methodology that has been successfully deployed by Shell to support startups across other programme locations, including Singapore, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
We have now selected the cohort for Shell StartUp Engine UK 2025 – see below.
If you are interested in joining the Shell StartUp Engine UK Digital Pre-accelerator, please sign up here.
Shell StartUp Engine UK 2025 cohort
12 breakthrough startups working in Decarbonisation, Low carbon power and storage and New energy business models were selected to be the cohort of Shell StartUp Engine UK 2025.
Decarbonisation
Methanox
Dual-catalyst technology targeting methane slip on ships
Parallel Carbon
Direct air capture and e-fuels production
Eagle Ray Robotics
Submersible drones and advanced sensing
Low carbon power and storage
Cheesecake Energy
Long duration energy storage
Enough Energy
Advanced power electronics for streamlined, lower cost battery systems
Electryone
AI powered autonomous energy trading platform
Super6
Electrode material formulations to unlock supercapacitor performance
Mhor Energy
Fully recyclable, long-life, flow battery
Lumion Labs
AI-powered no-code builder for energy traders
New energy business models
Infyos
AI supply chain operating system to manage global risk and compliance
Protonera
Catalyst-driven process that converts plastics into hydrogen and new plastics
R3V Tech
Electrochemical technology turning biodiesel waste into green chemicals
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
Why consider Shell StartUp Engine UK?
Our six-month programme offers:
Expertise & opportunities
- Best-in-class structured business acceleration across core modules for startups at different stages and needs.
- Access to specialists in the energy industry to deliver the curriculum.
- Opportunities to interface with programme partners for future deployments or investments.
Global mentoring & networking
- Access to Shell’s network and partners.
- Access to a global network of industry/partner mentors, experts, and coaches.
- Access to the global network of programme alumni and Startupbootcamp’s ecosystem.
Trust & validation
- Selection and participation in our programme lends credibility to startups.
- Validation and proof of concept support.
- Curated industry events showcasing startups to a wider audience (such as Demo Days, Investor Previews, and Fireside Chats).
Demo Day
Demo Day marks the climax of the Shell StartUp Engine UK programme, where the founders pitch to a room full of investors and industry leaders.
Read what founders from previous cohorts said about the programme:
Graham Cook, Co-founder RheEnergiseThe level of engagement and smarts from Shell people is incredibly impressive.
Erdem Kazakli, Co-founder Speeder SystemsWe identified new use-cases, learned more about the business perspective of Shell and were very well mentored overall.
Louise Parlons Bentata, Co-founder BluemethaneIt was the best programme of all the accelerators Bluemethane has done. Just excellent. And I really loved it. Hugely grateful.
Haroon Shaikh, Co-founder, Kerb-eWe received unique insight about our product and the market from one of the major players in the industry
Athan Fox, Co-founder, 17CicadaTo say that our business would not be where it is today without this programme would be an understatement. You have given us a level of credibility that has opened doors.
Fidan Javadova, BeWorks AutomationThe programme surpassed my expectations by far. It stands out from other accelerator programmes I’ve participated in due to its dynamic nature and insightful sessions.
