Energy Innovation Network Launched to Help Scale up New Energy Economy

In an effort to close the gap between energy innovation and increasing consumer demand for alternative energy solutions, the Kauffman Foundation has launched an online portal to facilitate the commercialization of research and technologies in this emerging field.  The Energy Innovation Network is intended to provide entrepreneurs access to the right networks for the purpose of accelerating the clean energy revolution.  The network will match researchers, entrepreneurs, buyers, investors and decision-makers to support high-growth energy businesses.  It will also provide policymakers with information to help in the development of programs to support clean energy entrepreneurship. 

“Using their connections through the Energy Innovation Network, entrepreneurs will be able to address policy, finance and market structure issues early in their business development, which will help them scale sooner and more quickly,” said Kimberly de los Santos, program advisor for Kauffman. 

Among other objectives, the network is designed to connect researchers with entrepreneurs, link startups with energy buyers and help corporations find energy partners.

For more information, see the release from Kauffman

Access the Energy Innovation Network