NIREC awards up to $150,000 to support the pre-commercialization of clean energy technologies. Calls for proposals are announced two times per year.
NIREC's funding and services are focused on:
Funds are awarded competitively via a stringent review process conducted by NIREC's Technology Commercialization Advisory Board. Selected projects are expected to fully engage in the EiR Program and aspire to the development of a well grounded and compelling Business Package. A Business Package is a set of documents that sets the stage for taking the technology to the next level.
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“NIREC has established a unique partnership program that combines collaborative research in renewable energy with critical funding support to bridge the gap between academic research and commercialization."
-Dr. Barry Klein, Vice Chancellor for Research, UC Davis