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Summary
In this episode of Navigating Carbon, host Deb Ryan speaks with Sarah Derdowski from the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). They discuss NREL's mission to support clean energy technologies, the role of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator, and the challenges startups face in technology adoption. Sarah shares insights on innovative projects, success stories from the incubator, and the importance of collaboration in the clean tech space. The conversation highlights the growing interest from corporates in sustainable technologies and the potential for impactful partnerships.

Takeaways
The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator focuses on ideation to commercialization.
Adoption of technology is crucial for success in clean tech.
Startups face significant challenges in the “Valley of Death” business cycle.
De-risking technology is essential for attracting funding.
Cultural change and change management are barriers to adoption.
NREL connects startups with a vast network of incubators and accelerators.
Innovative projects can lead to significant energy efficiency improvements.
Collaboration among competitors is increasing in the clean tech space.
Corporates are recognizing the economic benefits of clean technology.

References
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at NREL- Check out our many incubators and dedication to innovation and getting tech to market https://www.nrel.gov/innovate/

Industry Growth Forum- Investor and tech match up. Sells out every year and one of NREL’s premier innovation events
https://www.nrelforum.com/event/0e040...

IN2 Incubator- check out all of our startups and Adopters (companies)
https://in2ecosystem.com/

Start-up inquiry- If you are a start up looking to move towards commercialization and looking for pilots in the build environment fill out and app.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

Bio
Program Manager, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Energy innovator, convenor, and connector dedicated to accelerating cleantech solutions through collaboration. Currently leading the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) at NREL, spearheading energy innovation and partnerships. Previously served as SVP at Piper Sandler and Executive Director of the Global Energy Management program, and later the JP Morgan Center for Commodities and Energy Management. Passionate about global energy solutions through collaboration and research. Advocate for women in energy, supporter of workforce-first energy transitions, and dedicated to fostering innovation in the energy sector. Outside of work, she is a mountain biker, cross-country skier, recovering spin instructor, coffee enthusiast, and mother of two wild little boys