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

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Advancing Energy Solutions for Market Acceleration

In 2024, IEC partnered with startups and industry leaders through its events, programs, and networks to scale technologies for energy growth and drive widespread adoption.

Learn more in our Fiscal Year 2024 IEC Annual Report

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.

Partner with us to join our ecosystem.

News

NREL Launches New Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, West Gate

Dec. 1, 2021

American-Made Solar Prize Round 4 Winners Move Quickly From Ideas to Prototypes

Nov. 10, 2021

NREL Enables Affordable Housing by Expanding Beyond Energy Efficiency

Oct. 19, 2021

Media

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