Industry Growth Forum 2026
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) Industry Growth Forum (IGF) is the premier event for energy innovation and investment.
IGF connects cutting-edge startups with forward-thinking investors to accelerate partnerships and drive quality deal flow across the energy innovation ecosystem.
The event features energy technology startup pitch competition,1:1 networking, and insight into emerging technologies.
Registration for IGF 2026 opens December 2025.
IGF 2026 Theme: All Systems Go
The energy landscape is now fully interconnected, from kilowatts to code and fuels to mobility, making system integration essential for delivering reliable, affordable solutions at scale. IGF 2026 brings together the technologies, markets, and partnerships needed to navigate this integrated energy system, turning innovation into impact.
Scaling Energy Innovation for Lasting Impact |
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High-Impact Startups
IGF 2023-2024 startups have raised $4.2B in follow-on funding since the event The Right Mix
IGF draws more than 1,000 attendees including investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders Capital Ready to Work
In 2025, participating firms reported $3.4B in planned investments over the next 12 months Connections That Count
IGF facilitates more than 2,600+ 1:1 meetings in 18 hours to identify and drive startup deal flow |
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What You'll Experience at IGF |
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Unmatched 1:1 NetworkingSchedule 1:1 meetings with investors, corporate venture groups, startups, and other industry professionals. |
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World Class Pitch CompetitionWatch the top up-and-coming energy tech companies pitch their game-changing innovations. |
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The Future of EnergyExplore the technologies, business models, and trends shaping the next generation of energy innovation, backed by the National Laboratory of the Rockies' deep technical expertise and decades of leadership in energy systems integration. |
Where Every Conversation is an Opportunity |
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"IGF is a one-of-a-kind place. There are deals being made and there is no such thing as a bad conversation. To schedule that many meetings would take me weeks, or even months. And to do it in one sitting and get clear feedback and understand whether or not there can be a second conversation is just worth its weight in gold." - Michael Solomentsev, Palanquin Power (Winner of IGF 2025 Best Early Venture) |
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IGF 2026 Birds-Eye View |
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Pre-Conference Workshops Main Conference begins at 5 p.m. |
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Main Conference
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Main Conference
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