History was made this year at NREL’s Industry Growth Forum (IGF), and not only because it celebrated the 30th anniversary of the event. The IGF also reached a record high number for attendance: more than 1,000 people Held March 26–28, 2025, the event featured several new opportunities for investors, startups, and other industry professionals.
The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) selected Cleantech Open and BRITE Energy Innovators as recipients of its inaugural Channel Partner Strategic Awards. This year’s awards prioritize ecosystem building in communities and tailored support for energy entrepreneurs by fostering partnerships between Channel Partners and community organizations and incubators in underserved markets.
On Oct. 15, 2024, the NREL Innovation Showcase brought together entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and NREL researchers around the theme “Demand Matters.” As a leading force in bridging emerging technologies with market opportunities, the IEC plays a critical role in connecting innovators with investors and industry stakeholders to drive solutions forward.
Feasible and Microgrid Labs – both Electric Vehicle focused technologies – will be presenting to a panel of expert judges at the 2020 IGF on April 29, 2020.
NREL: The Shell GameChanger™ Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) today announced the second round of startup companies to participate in its cleantech accelerator.