Overview The Energy & Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is a member of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). The CEA was established in 2000 by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The alliance is a group of leading business incubators dedicated to providing business and financial services tailored to the needs of the clean energy community. The Alliance is ready to support a broad portfolio of clean energy technologies including - but not limited to - renewables, microturbines, fuel cells, power quality, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, transportation, and energy-related e-commerce and information technologies.
Developing and commercializing clean energy technology is a formidable task given the complexity and maturity of the energy market. Success requires more than a superior technology - it requires a solid business concept and plan, a seasoned management team, contacts and established relationships with suppliers and industry leaders, and access to capital. Business incubators accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources. As part of the incubator alliance we provide a wide array of services that give companies a strong competitive advantage over other clean energy startups. Access to advice from leaders in the energy community, in-house consulting, strategy reviews, financing referrals, introductions to potential partners and marketing and PR aid are only a few of these services.
The Network
To assist clean energy entrepreneurs and support the Alliance, NREL has developed an impressive network of investors, energy experts, and industry leaders who stand ready to provide mentoring, financing, and introductions to the global energy community. The Alliance is committed to strengthening its network and welcomes new energy companies, venture firms, angel investors, nonprofits, government organizations, and others committed to supporting the clean energy industry.
Results*
104 Clean energy companies are currently in the incubators
The Energy & Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering is a member of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). The CEA was established in 2000 by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The alliance is a group of leading business incubators dedicated to providing business and financial services tailored to the needs of the clean energy community. The Alliance is ready to support a broad portfolio of clean energy technologies including - but not limited to - renewables, microturbines, fuel cells, power quality, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, transportation, and energy-related e-commerce and information technologies.
Developing and commercializing clean energy technology is a formidable task given the complexity and maturity of the energy market. Success requires more than a superior technology - it requires a solid business concept and plan, a seasoned management team, contacts and established relationships with suppliers and industry leaders, and access to capital. Business incubators accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources. As part of the incubator alliance we provide a wide array of services that give companies a strong competitive advantage over other clean energy startups. Access to advice from leaders in the energy community, in-house consulting, strategy reviews, financing referrals, introductions to potential partners and marketing and PR aid are only a few of these services.