Grid Catalyst

Verified Connector

Incubator/Accelerator
All clean-tech or renewable energy sectors

Grid Catalyst is a Minnesota-based clean energy accelerator focused on connecting entrepreneurs to project demonstration, mentorship and development, and investments to grow their business. Founded in 2021, Grid Catalyst, along with program host Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM), recruits companies to conduct demonstration projects for technology specifically built for cold weather climates.

Key Technical Support

These are the rankings of the specific industries, technologies, etc. that Grid Catalyst supports

Business Development & Commercialization

We are capable of Business Development & Commercialization

Strategy

We are capable of Strategy

Software Development

We are capable of Software Development

Hardware Development

We are capable of Hardware Development

Product Development

We are capable of Product Development

Product Design

We are capable of Product Design

System Design

We are capable of System Design

Manufacturing

We are capable of Manufacturing

Fabrication & Prototyping

We are capable of Fabrication & Prototyping

Robotics

We are capable of Robotics

Technical Analysis

We are capable of Technical Analysis

Procurement of Raw Materials

We are capable of Procurement of Raw Materials

Utility Scale

We are capable of Utility Scale

Science, Research and Development

We are capable of Science, Research and Development

Legal, Insurance, and Public Policy

We are capable of Legal, Insurance, and Public Policy

Funding & Investments

We are capable of Funding & Investments

Marketing & Promotion

We are capable of Marketing & Promotion

Testing and Validation

We are capable of Testing and Validation

Connection to Extended Network

Grid Catalyst has a strong national and Midwest energy network, including relationships with utilities, investors, private business, public sector, higher education, and other subject matter experts in energy and entrepreneurship.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

Our team has the strongest expertise in business development, technology demonstration, and commercialization. Our network of mentors has a broad set of business and technical capabilities and we would share access to our mentor network with any partners in this work.

Competition Support & Pitch Prep

Our team can provide feedback on competition strategies, approach, applications, pitches, and partnership development.

Ideation

Supports challenges in the Ideation phase.

Concepting

Supports challenges in the Concepting phase.

Validation

Supports challenges in the Validation phase.

Scaling

Supports challenges in the Scaling phase.

Establishing

Supports challenges in the Establishing phase.

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Grid Catalyst

400 South 4th Street

Suite 401 – 202

Minneapolis, MN 55415