The NREL Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) exists to bring economically viable cleantech and climate tech innovations to market.

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Startups + Industry
Innovate With NREL

We serve our private and public funding partners by leveraging the capabilities at NREL and activating our network of startups, investors, incubators, foundations, and industry partners.

Learn more in our Fiscal Year 2023 IEC Annual Report

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Government-Enabled, Private-Sector Led

Read the State of Innovation 2024, a white paper from our unique vantage point between research and industry, featuring data and analysis on the future of low-carbon cement and concrete technologies.

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Article: Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator's Scalable Tech Track Program: A Leap Forward for Clean Technologies, LivaRava
August 2024

Article: Why Is Corporate Cleantech Adoption Lagging, and What Can Be Done About It?, Sustainable Brands
June 2024

Video: Industry Growth Forum Highlight Reel
June 2024

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