Seven of the nation’s most promising energy technology companies have been selected as finalists for GridReady, Grid Catalyst’s inaugural utility innovation partnership with Great River Energy, Minnesota Power, Xcel Energy, and Otter Tail Power. The finalists will pitch this week…
When it comes to innovation, it is easy to assume that the best technology sells itself. What most people do not see is the graveyard of game-changing energy startups that never made it past the prototype stage – not because…
Given the immense traction of infrastructure and energy transition investment in recent years and a new administration around the corner, I couldn’t imagine a better time to connect and envision what might be next with 1,600 energy colleagues from around…
Last week we welcomed Becky Kane to the Grid Catalyst team as our new Communications and Outreach Specialist! Becky is a writer, editor, and marketing strategist with a decade of experience crafting digital communications that engage diverse audiences and…
Opportunity for Student Innovators! Are you passionate about turning big ideas into real-world solutions? Ready to learn how to bring groundbreaking energy technologies to market? Join our Student Design Workshop and learn about entrepreneurship and how to pitch business plans…
Startups will pitch to Minnesota corporations, utilities, and partners in higher education, nonprofit, and government for the opportunity to launch pilot projects in 2025 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota clean energy accelerator Grid Catalyst today announced the finalists for its 2025…
A new statewide initiative, Minnesota Energy Alley, has launched – and is now providing support to a select group of startups who are making Minnesota’s clean energy future a reality. The new public-private partnership run by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota…
Grid Catalyst is pleased to welcome Kevion Ellis to the Grid Catalyst team as our new program manager. He has valuable experience in workforce development, strategic communications, and public policy, which he will lend to building our new programs for…
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced the 2024 recipients of its entrepreneur education program. Grid Catalyst is proud to lead a team of partners who were selected as grant recipients and will build a new…
