The Energy Accelerator is a core component of the University of Utah’s Innovation and Venture initiatives, focused on accelerating the commercialization of high-impact research in energy, climate, and environmental sustainability. By supporting novel technologies with clear market potential, the Accelerator helps transform faculty-led research into scalable solutions that address pressing global challenges.
Working closely with faculty, research teams, and external partners, the Energy Accelerator provides targeted funding, market validation, and venture development support. The program is designed to reduce technical and commercial risk, enabling researchers to build investable startup companies and connect with aligned capital. With a focus on translational outcomes, the Energy Accelerator serves as a bridge between discovery and deployment, helping move breakthrough technologies from the lab to the marketplace.
Energy Accelerator Projects
How We Help:
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Provide commercial and technical guidance from energy-sector subject matter experts
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Facilitate access to on-campus technical resources to support pre-launch founders and technologists
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Source and deploy technology validation funding to advance TRL (e.g., pilots, prototypes, commercial scale-up)
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Deliver commercialization strategy, business creation support, and founder mentoring
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Guide startup corporate structuring and investment readiness
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Identify and manage relationships with industry and strategic partners
Meet Our Team
Contact:
To get in touch with the Energy Accelerator, email Ainsley Lloyd at
