CLEAN ENERGY INCUBATOR

The ATI Clean Energy Incubator (CEI) gives young clean energy companies the resources they need to succeed and grow into self-sustaining entities that contribute jobs to Austin and intellectual capital to the world. Located in Austin, Texas, CEI provides the resources and facilities necessary for start-ups to attract funding, aggressively compete in the free market, and turn ideas into reality.

The ATI Clean Energy Incubator is generously supported by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) and has previously received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In 2006, CEI secured funding from a collaborative effort with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. The partnership not only explores opportunities in clean energy but supports the annual production of our national Clean Energy Venture Summit.

Clean Energy Incubator members and alums include venture focusing on the development or commercialization of proprietary technology in areas including renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy management, distributed resources, energy storage, fuel cells, microturbines, power quality, alternative fuels, and transportation. CEI can serve as a talent pipeline for its member companies.

Since 2002, CEI has served 18 companies within the renewable and energy efficiency sectors; more specifically, these companies range from geothermal power and biofuels, to wind energy and water conservation. With CEI's assistance, companies fill in knowledge gaps and build stronger business propositions, helping to increase their chance for success. Current member companies can be found on our portfolio page.