Call for Applications

We will begin accepting applications in May 2008.
Application fee (non-refundable): $250 (includes one registration - additional registrants at government rate)

Conference Fees

Professional Registration
Early (by 9/26) - $900
Regular (by 10/17) - $1,000
On-site - $1,100

Government/Non-Profit Registration
Regular (by 10/17) - $400
On-site - $450

Important Dates

September 26th
Early Registration Deadline

September 26th
Hotel Reservation Deadline

October 17th
Advance Registration Deadline

Entrepreneurial Programs

• Industry Growth Forum
• Clean Energy Alliance
• Clean Energy Investors Directory

Comments from Previous Participants:

• "...I was struck again by how valuable I find your Growth Forums to be. They are very productive for investors: the companies are well screened, the mentoring program in advance of the event improves the quality of the actual presentations, the format provides for interesting interplay between company and panelists, and the comparative nature of an events like this helps investors pick the "jewels" among the presenters." - Chuck McDermott, RockPort Capital Partners

• "The NREL Annual Industry Growth Forum is on my short list of must-attend industry events. It's a highly professional gathering - more content, less hype. The presenting companies are pre-screened and mentored by venture investors, so their presentations are information-packed and useful. It's also a great opportunity to meet other investors in the clean energy field." - Peter Edwards, Altira Group, LLC

• "The NREL Growth Forum provides an excellent opportunity to preview potential investment opportunities in clean technology. The event is very well organized and managed. The presenters are well screened and coached and the format permits productive interaction between investors and presenters. A must attend event." - Michael D. Ware, Advance Capital Markets, Inc.

• "I participated as a judge and panelist at the 18th Forum. The conference was the largest of its kind and attracted a large number of venture capitalists from the San Francisco area. It was an excellent showcase for wide range of clean energy technologies including some of those supported by NREL over the years, as well as for some of the specific companies that have benefited from NREL support. The forum format and selection process allowed excellent interaction between investors and entrepreneurial companies." - Scott Brown, Chief Executive Officer, New Energy Capital Corp.

• "We at SAS Investors have found the NREL Industry Growth Forums to be one of the best forums in the country for discovering exciting early stage investment opportunities." - Josh Grotstein, SAS Investors

• "...I'd like to thank you for all your hard work on pulling off a wonderful event! I found it valuable to connect with so many companies, whether they're involved with MTC now or not (and many could be in the future!)." - Karina Funk, MTC

• "With regards to NREL's Industry Growth Forum, I would report the results of our attendance at the event to be excellent. We have in fact been contacted by several serious investors an more importantly, we used the lessons learned in attending the NREL Forum to win the "High Growth Potential Winner" Award of the New Profiteer Sustainable Business Fair and Competition in Philadelphia. The prize includes over $40,000 in professional services and priority consideration for a $250,000 investment. The Forum really taught us some great lessons..." - Paul J. Martin, Chameleon Optics

• "I am pleased with the expanding coverage of the Energy Efficiency sector in recent NREL Industry Growth Forums. I look forward to seeing more cutting-edge companies that offer energy efficient products and services -- public and private funders are watching these opportunities closely." - Jonathan Livingston, Emerging Technologies Program, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• "We find the NREL Forums to be one of the most "entrepeneur friendly" forums in the sector. While there is significant rigor to the selection and mentoring process, there is also recognition of the collaborative nature of the relationship between companies and investors." - Joyce M. Ferris, Blue Hill Partners, LLC.

• "The NREL Growth Forum was our first foray into the venture capital screening process and as such was tremendously useful and valuable for our early stage venture. Specifically, we received excellent feedback from highly qualified investment professionals and made contacts with several high-profile firms that are now aware of our profile and business opportunity. Many thanks to the organizers of this world-class event." - John Fallavollita, CEO, IOSIL Energy Corp

• "I just received the announcement of the next NREL Industry Growth Forum, and was reminded of my very positive experience last year. In fact, as I look back on conferences that I attended in the last 12 months, the 18th NREL Industry Growth Forum in San Francisco was the most useful and best Organized....The clean energy-specific focus, well-chosen and well-rehearsed companies, and excellent interviewers were key ingredients for success....Keep up the great work for the 19th NREL Industry Growth Forum!" - Michele Klein, Director, Applied Ventures LLC.Applied Materials

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