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What is Incubatenergy® Labs?

Incubatenergy Labs is built for startups to engage EPRI and electric power energy providers in paid demonstration projects. An energy providers summit and collaborative demonstrations program in one, the program links startup companies leading the advancement of electrification, decarbonization and grid modernization with energy providers from around the world that have the capacity and desire to demonstrate and scale those innovations.

We structured the program to give you maximum exposure to energy providers and ensure that the results of a successful demonstration with one energy provider turns into opportunities with many.

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	There’s absolutely no substitute for being able to talk to entrepreneurs and make connections to work on an innovation journey. It’s a privilege to be here and to help this community develop it’s entrepreneurs to solve the problems that we need to solve for our energy future.
	DAMIAN INGLIN – Grid Research Innovation and Development, PG&E

Pitch Day 2025 Hosted by Distributech

Incubatenergy Labs 2025 Pitch Day event will be held alongside Distributech at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

More detailed information to follow.

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IEL Events

Pitch Day

An industry recognized event, startup finalists derived from IEL’s applicant pool receive a phenomenal opportunity to present pilot project concepts to IEL’s utility members. Pitch Day provides cleantech entrepreneurs the chance to collaborate with utility members to execute a proof-of-concept technology demonstration.

Demo Day

The conclusion of IEL pilot projects are celebrated at Demo Day! A groundbreaking showcase where the future of energy takes center stage. This highly anticipated event allows industry enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators to witness cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the energy sector.