We help energy innovators demonstrate what's possible.
Grid Catalyst is on a mission to bring energy innovation to the market faster. We connect startups to strategic pilot partnerships, project support, and seed funding to demonstrate their technologies in the real world.
To bridge the commercialization valley of death, energy startups need to show that their technology works in the real world. But finding a partner and site willing to try something new can be next to impossible.
We’re changing that.
Are you an energy startup with a pilot-ready technology?
We are looking for innovative startups with emerging technologies to join our 2026 Demonstration Cohort. Applications close July 24, 2025.
The startups taking on our most urgent energy challenges
LiquidCool Solutions
Revolutionizing data center cooling with a liquid-immersion system that can reduce energy use by 30% or more compared to traditional air cooling.
Flow Environmental Systems
Manufacturing the next generation of high-efficiency commercial heat pumps that use natural CO₂ in place of traditional refrigerants.
Blip Energy
Defining a new smart home category with an affordable, plug-and-play battery system that will add millions of households to the smart grid.
Strengthening pathways to energy and cleantech entrepreneurship
Innovation is driven by new perspectives and untapped sources. We are committed to supporting a robust pipeline to energy entrepreneurship in Minnesota by equipping future and early-stage founders with the knowledge, mentorship, and industry connections they need to launch and grow their businesses.
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