Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Announces Second Cohort of Scalable Tech Track

Expert support will help advance adoption strategies for energy solutions in housing, utilities, commercial infrastructure, and multifamily real estate.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a $55 million energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo & Company and coadministered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly known as NREL, today announced the eight members of its second Scalable Tech track cohort. Each organization will take part in a six-month curriculum designed to provide practical technology adoption strategies and access to validated advanced energy solutions.

The cohort represents corporations and nonprofit organizations across housing, utilities, commercial infrastructure, and multifamily real estate. The eight participants share a common goal of adopting technologies that strengthen reliability while improving performance.

“These organizations are eager to demonstrate the value of pairing market demand with scalable, real-world energy solutions,” said Sarah Derdowski, IN2 program manager at NLR. “From affordable housing to grid modernization, our goal is to accelerate adoption of technologies that address today’s pressing challenges while creating replicable models for widespread scaling.”

Cohort members are:

• EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure will explore innovations in mechanical cooling systems, electrical distribution systems, and construction materials to enhance data-center efficiency and promote responsible resource use. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles will focus on integrating resilient building solutions into affordable housing for wildfire-impacted communities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

• Haskell will explore modular construction techniques, advanced digital design tools, and alternative energy integration to shape the next generation of data centers and heavy manufacturing facilities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

• National Grid is exploring approaches to accelerate large-scale electrification projects, enhancing the speed and flexibility with which new energy demands connect to constrained distribution infrastructure. U.S. headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.

• SLB will focus on de-risking and scaling advanced industrial technologies and energy-efficient solutions, leveraging its robust engineering and industrialization capabilities. Headquartered in Houston, Texas.

• Stoneweg will focus on energy efficiency and resilience in multifamily real estate by leveraging actionable energy data to improve decision-making and financial performance. U.S. headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.

• Tucson Electric Power will explore grid-edge technologies to enhance visibility and enable solutions like virtual power plants and digital twin applications for enhanced system reliability. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.

• WinnCompanies will seek to enable buildings to proactively and dynamically manage energy and capital expenses by utilizing new data streams and automated controls that enhance multifamily housing resilience and affordability. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

By the end of the educational programming, each organization will be paired with a curated, derisked startup technology and develop a detailed adoption strategy. They will present these strategies during a reverse pitch competition, with the opportunity to receive up to $250,000 in Wells Fargo funding to support short-term pilot projects in collaboration with their selected startup and NLR experts.

“As seen by the geographic and market industry diversity of this cohort, there is broad demand for innovation technologies that help organizations navigate increasing energy and resilience needs,” said Jeffrey Schub, head of sustainability at Wells Fargo. “Our support of IN2 and the Scalable Tech track brings together the innovators and solutions seekers to help move a small business’ proof-of-concept towards a scalable market growth.”

About the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2)

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) is a $55 million energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo & Company and coadministered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies. IN2 advances innovative energy solutions from concept to commercialization. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge startups and market adopters, IN2 fosters collaboration across a growing ecosystem—convening entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders, and research institutions. Through this networked approach, IN2 accelerates real-world implementation and scaling of transformative technologies in the built environment and infrastructure sectors, driving a more resilient, adaptable future. For more information, visit www.in2ecosystem.com.