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Date: May 5-7, 2027
Venue: Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver, CO
Website: www.industrygrowthforum.com
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Investor and Industry Partner Access: Meet 200+ active aligned investors and industry partners.
Structured 1:1 Networking: Each year IGF hosts more than 2,000 targeted 1:1 meetings between startups, investors, corporates, labs, accelerators, and ecosystem partners.
Pitch Competition: Discover the key elements of a successful pitch by observing startup peers present to a panel of investors and industry experts.
Market Relevant Speakers: Hear from industry thought leaders and experts about where the market is going in 2027 and beyond.
National Lab Technical Expertise: Explore the technologies 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.
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Suggested Send Date: January 2026
Registration for the Industry Growth Forum is now open!
On March 31-April 2, the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) will host its Industry Growth Forum (IGF) in Denver, CO. The Industry Growth Forum connects groundbreaking energy innovation with leading investment opportunities. Join investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and gain insights that scale the future of advanced energy.
The event features energy technology startup pitch competition,1:1 networking, and insight into emerging technologies.
Learn more about the event and take advantage of early bird pricing thru January 31!
Suggested Send Date: February 2026
Register today for the 2026 Industry Growth Forum!
On March 31-April 2, the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) will host its Industry Growth Forum (IGF) in Denver, CO. The Industry Growth Forum connects groundbreaking energy innovation with leading investment opportunities. Join investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and gain insights that scale the future of energy.
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.
Why Participate?
Network with Active Investors: More than 200+ leading investors attend (collectively managing more than $3.4 billion in deployable capital), with over 2,600 one-on-one meetings facilitated in just 18 hours to identify and drive startup deal flow.
Exclusive Pitch Sessions: Investor-selected startups pitch their solutions directly to a curated audience of potential backers and industry leaders.
Gain Industry Insights: Engage with national laboratory experts at the IGF Jumpstart Technical Workshops and industry thought leaders who are shaping the future of energy technologies and markets.
Be a part of this premier event at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, where nearly 1,000 investors, innovators, and industry leaders gather to explore today’s integrated energy innovation landscape. To learn more, check out the IGF website. For questions, please email the IGF team at igf@nrel.gov.
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IGF 2027
May 5-7, 2027
Sheraton Downtown
Denver, CO
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