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. Learn about the participating startups here. 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
• June 20-21: SBIR/STTR Spring Conference at TechConnect (Use code 23SBIRREG for a 25% discount on your conference pass.)
• Questions about the Inflation Reduction Act? Visit our FAQ guide
• Learn more about American-Made Challenges