On March 30th, 24 cleantech startups competed for over $150,000 in prizes in a virtual pitch competition. Through the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC) Prize, the DOE Office of Technology Transitions, in conjunction with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has recognized twenty-four incubators across the country playing a key role in supporting regional energy innovation clusters. Each award-winning incubator nominated one startup to participate in the EPIC Prize Showcase. View a recording below:
CEBN is pleased to announce the winners of the EPIC Prize Showcase:
- 1st Place: OMC Hydrogen (Nominated by REACH Energy Accelerator)
- 2nd Place: Argyle Earth
- Nominated by Arrowhead Center at NMSU
- 3rd Place: Mars Materials
- Nominated by LabStart
- Solar Bonus Prize: Sol Clarity
- Nominated by FORGE
- Grid Enhancing Technologies Bonus Prize: Gemini Energy Solutions
- Nominated by Green Power Ventures Accelerator
Additional resources from the Showcase:
- Download the EPIC Showcase and Funding Resource Slides
- CEBN’s U.S. Cleantech Funding Database
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