Shell GameChanger
Shell GameChanger supports start-ups and businesses developing early-stage energy technologies, funding proof-of-concept work to address industry challenges and help shape the future of energy.
This grant was recently updated
The submission form now states that Shell GameChanger focuses on Technology Readiness Levels 2–5 and requires a non-confidential pitch deck. It also adds required questions about planned deliverables, mutual partnership benefits, IP protection, customer validation, academic and accelerator connections, and company and team details.
Funder: Shell
Due Dates: Rolling (general submissions accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $200,000 in phased seed funding, plus coaching and market access
Summary: Supports unproven, early-stage technologies that address energy-industry challenges and could influence the future of energy.
Key Information: The programme focuses on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2–5 and requires a non-confidential pitch deck.
Description
Shell GameChanger works with start-ups and businesses developing unproven, early-stage technologies with the potential to transform the energy industry. It seeks solutions to challenges relevant to Shell’s business and the wider energy sector. Support combines seed funding, professional coaching, technical expertise, and access to markets, while participating start-ups retain independence over their decisions.
The programme centres on a clearly defined problem, what the proposed work will deliver—such as proof of concept—and how collaboration could benefit both the technology developer and Shell. Its team works with entrepreneurs to identify gaps and explore solutions. Alongside general submissions, Shell GameChanger promotes targeted Calls for Solutions and collaborations addressing energy innovation and decarbonisation.
