Proven Impact, Real Results

Now in its eighth year, Incubatenergy Labs® has become the leading energy industry program for rapidly and collaboratively testing emerging technologies for the electric system. Our track record speaks for itself with successful demonstrations accelerating commercialization of promising technologies.

80+
Demos Completed
$10M+
In Demo Funding
8
Years Running
Accelerating Commercialization

Founders who’ve participated in the program are turning bold ideas into real-world impact. These testimonials showcase the journeys of past participants, how they refined their solutions, connected with industry leaders, and accelerated their path to market through the Incubatenergy Labs® program.

“Before commercialization of your technology for utilities, the important step is to have a pilot demonstration. The IEL program provides you with the platform to have a paid pilot demonstration with utilities, you can commercialize and release your technology to the industry.”
Davoud Zamani
GridWrap, Inc.
“One of the challenges that Incubatenergy Labs helps to overcome is connecting an innovative startup with the decision-makers at different points within utilities. Incubatenergy Labs facilitating those introductions and those connections is invaluable.”
Ellie Rusling
MicroEra Power, Inc.
“Being able to walk away with the actual results and having a utility that's partnered with you, is so important because it starts the snowball rolling. Everyone understands that this company has embraced it, and the technology is accepted in the industry.”
Stephanie Nolan
Square Robot
“It’s a foundational opportunity, it’s really well managed, it’s really well structured, and really considerate of startup companies like ours.”
Myrna Bittner
RUNWITHIT Synthetics