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May 2026

May 6, 2026

Energy Industry, Startups Convene at 2026 Industry Growth Forum

The 2026 Industry Growth Forum in Denver brought together startups, investors, and researchers to accelerate energy technologies at a time of rising global demand.

January 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

52 Energy Startups Secure a Spot in 2026 Industry Growth Forum Pitch Competition

The finalists have been selected, and the stage is set for the National Laboratory of the Rockies 2026 Industry Growth Forum (IGF) Pitch Competition.

Jan. 21, 2026

NLR and Blip Energy Collaborate on Smart Home Battery System

Drop-in solution benefits from laboratory expertise through Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator to cut electric bills and strengthen grid reliability.

November 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

Three Startups Join New IN2 Cohort Advancing Reliability in Built Environment

This year’s startups are focused on energy efficiency and reliability in buildings.

September 2025

Sept. 4, 2025

Cooler Buildings, Stronger Grid: A New Approach to Air Conditioning With Built-In Energy Storage

The Energy Storing Efficient Air Conditioner is a game-changing technology developed by NREL in collaboration with Blue Frontier Inc. that can lower a building’s electricity bills and help reduce demand on the grid.

July 2025

July 29, 2025

West Gate’s 4th Cohort Innovators Pursue Advanced Energy Applications Throughout Energy Landscape

Innovators bring exciting ideas to the fourth cohort of West Gate—NREL’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program.

June 2025

June 11, 2025

Powering Data: NREL Partner Forum Puts Everything on the Table

More than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colorado, at the U.S. Department of Energy’s NREL to strategize powering data centers during the 2025 NREL Partner Forum.

April 2025

April 29, 2025

Record Attendance at 30th Annual NREL Industry Growth Forum as Innovation Soars

History was made this year at the NREL Industry Growth Forum, which reached a record high number for attendance with more than 1,000 people.

April 28, 2025

Smart Electrical Panel Startup SPANs NREL’s Accelerator Programs

SPAN is the only startup company to go through two of NREL's startup assistance programs: the Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) and the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2).

April 4, 2025

News Release: 2025 NREL Industry Growth Forum Celebrates 30 Years, Unlocks Value for Attendees

The 2025 NREL Industry Growth Forum celebrated its 30th anniversary by awarding six top innovators of emerging technologies on March 26–28, 2025.


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Last Updated May 5, 2025