Valley Ventures Accelerator

Valley Ventures Accelerator is a program based in Fresno, California, dedicated to advancing water, energy, and agricultural technology startups. It is a flagship program of the Water, Energy, and Technology (WET) Center at Fresno State and is part of the BlueTechValley innovation cluster. The accelerator supports ventures in commercializing their technologies and developing their businesses by providing mentorship, training, and connections to industry leaders and potential investors. The program targets companies that have a minimum viable product and are at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or higher. Since its inception in 2017, it has run multiple cohorts, focusing on sectors like Food and Agriculture Tech and Environment Tech.