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Iconic Window and Door Manufacturer Andersen Corporation Joins Grid Catalyst’s Innovators Network

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Andersen Corporation, the iconic window and door manufacturer headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, is the latest company to join Grid Catalyst’s Innovators Network. Andersen joins over 30 Minnesota industry leaders in a shared commitment to accelerate the adoption of innovative energy…

The Grid Catalyst Team
July 17, 2025

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Finalists Named for 2024 Energy Startup Demonstration Cohort Program

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Grid Catalyst names seven energy and cleantech startups as finalists for 2024 Demonstration Cohort Program Startups will pitch to Minnesota corporations, utilities, and partners in higher education, nonprofit, and government for the opportunity to launch pilot projects in 2024 MINNEAPOLIS,…

Nina Axelson
September 21, 2023

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Meet Our First Energy Startup Cohort

Today we announced the five energy startups selected for our 2022 energy startup cohort for demonstration. Grid Catalyst is the only clean energy accelerator focused on project demonstration and deploying solutions for cold climates. With global investments in clean energy…

Nina Axelson
March 25, 2022

General, Announcements

Equity and Access Program – New Partnership with Center for Economic Inclusion

As we emerge from an incredible moment of focus on climate change at the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, the world is determining a new path forward. Unprecedented commitments have been made by the public and private sector to address carbon…

Nina Axelson
December 1, 2021

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New Innovators Network Announcement

Today, Minnesota clean energy accelerator Grid Catalyst announced the formation of its Innovators Network. The founding group consists of 12 Fortune 500 companies, cities and public institutions that will support the accelerator’s first-ever cohort, allowing clean energy startups to test their technologies in real-life scenarios.

Nina Axelson
September 28, 2021

Announcements, General

CEEM Partnership Announcement

Today, we are announcing a partnership with Clean Energy Economy MN to accelerate the opportunities and solutions needed for the next generation of innovation and climate solutions for Minnesota and the Midwest.

Nina Axelson
June 24, 2021