Innovation and Entrepreneurship

NREL's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) helps connect emerging clean energy businesses with the financial community, NREL technical expertise and facilities, and the broader clean energy ecosystem.

Visit our IEC website and learn how we are building an ecosystem of programs and partners that takes viable technology from ideation to commercial readiness.

NREL's commitment to supporting small business extends not only to clean energy companies but also the goods and services needed for the lab to operate. Learn more about procurement opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses.