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The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) is committed to expanding the ecosystem of startups, investors, corporate and industry partners, foundations, and organizations needed to leverage capabilities to bring competitive innovations to market.
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Sign up for the quarterly IEC newsletter to stay in-the-know on program information and upcoming events, plus look for specific opportunities to partner with us below.
Get In Touch
Contact us if you or your organization fall into any of the following categories.
Our programs are helping build and de-risk dozens of startups every year, and you can access these opportunities by engaging with us.
You can also join the Industry Growth Forum, our biggest event of the year that brings you face-to-face with hundreds of promising startups, from pre-seed to growth stage across the advanced energy technology spectrum. Many IEC programs also welcome your investor viewpoint for advisory and selection advice.
Industry Partners
Learn about our portfolio of startups and how we can tailor opportunities and solutions to support your goals and strategies while highlighting your leadership in the field. Reach out to explore options for customized cohorts, programs, and events aligned with your priorities.
Entrepreneurial Support Organizations
IEC's Worldwide Innovation Network convenes global organizations that assist entrepreneurs and startups to build a broader, more robust, and interconnected network.
Contact the Worldwide Innovation Network team.
We connect you with our ecosystem, starting with our Channel Partners aligned with your region or specialty. They can refer you to relevant incubators and accelerators.
Seeking capital? Sign up for the startup bulletin newsletter for funding updates and resources.
We work with a network of more than 60 incubators, accelerators, and universities that actively refer qualified startups into programs and resources managed by NLR. Serving as the nation's leading innovation pipeline, Channel Partners convene annually to address pressing ecosystem gaps and opportunities that drive energy innovation across their regions.
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Last Updated Oct. 29, 2026