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October 2026
How 2 Startups Are Turning Plant Waste Into Products
The latest companies selected for an NLR accelerator program will test and refine their technologies with help from laboratory experts.
Student Teams Begin Plans To Repurpose and Recycle Energy Technologies
Thirty-three collegiate teams start Phase 1 of academic competition that will unlock value from decommissioned energy technologies.
September 2026
From Willy Wonka to Cookie Monster: Meet 3 (of 7) West Gate Fellows and Their Technologies
This is part two of a two-part series featuring the laboratory’s seven newest West Gate fellows.
August 2026
From Tony Stark to Obi Wan Kenobi: Meet 4 (of 7) West Gate Fellows and Their Technologies
This is part one of a two-part series featuring the laboratory’s seven newest West Gate fellows.
July 2026
Affordable Homes, Cooling Centers, and a Faster Grid? Yes, Please
Four new companies earned funding through IN2’s Scalable Tech Track and will soon trial their technologies in cities, power grids, and homes across the United States.
May 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
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.
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
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
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.
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Last Updated May 5, 2025