Go Make 2027: Advanced Carbon Materials with ExxonMobil

Go Make 2027 connects advanced-carbon-materials startups with Greentown Labs and ExxonMobil to develop opportunities for industrial validation and long-term collaboration. The program focuses on technologies with a credible route to commercial scale.

Technology Focus

Relevant technologies include graphite and other carbon materials, carbon nanotubes, graphene, diamond-like materials and emerging carbon architectures. Improvements may come from the material itself, processing, formulations, coatings or composites.

Applications span batteries, industrial energy systems, power transmission, transportation, aerospace, construction, filtration and thermal management. Startups should demonstrate measurable performance improvements, a scalable manufacturing approach and a realistic market fit.

Eligibility

• Startups at Technology Readiness Levels 3–7 may apply from anywhere in the world.
• A founder or executive must attend five program events: four in person at Greentown Labs in Somerville, Massachusetts and/or Houston, Texas, plus one virtual event.
• Applicants progressing to further selection rounds must be available for virtual and/or in-person interviews after the deadline.

Benefits

• Access to Greentown Labs and ExxonMobil networks, expert mentorship and collaboration-focused programming.
• Desk space at Greentown Labs and access to community events during the program.
• Marketing exposure, including potential press coverage and opportunities to pitch at events.

Program Structure

The accelerator supports technology validation and exploration of commercial partnerships. Potential outcomes include joint development, licensing, purchase orders, service agreements, investment or acquisition; these are collaboration possibilities, not guaranteed awards.

Judging and selection take place in October–December, with the cohort selected in December. The workshop sequence then runs through the first half of 2027.

Dates & Schedule

The following workshop dates are tentative

• Kickoff: January 20, 2027
• Workshop 1: February 24–25, 2027
• Workshop 2: March 31–April 1, 2027 — virtual
• Workshop 3: May 12–13, 2027
• Final workshop: June 16, 2027

Financial Support

Selected startups receive a needs-based stipend to support participation.

IP & Confidentiality

Disclose the status of intellectual property relevant to your application, but do not include confidential information. Program participants enter non-disclosure agreements to protect their IP during the program.

Application

• Applications are open.
• Application deadline: October 9, 2026.
• Use Apply to complete your application on the official external portal.