Blue Frontier’s air-conditioning technology works with low-cost thermochemical energy storage to improve energy efficiency and reduce electrical demand.
IN2’s mission is to foster innovation and accelerate market adoption of energy technologies to build a resilient, adaptable future.
From Concept
to Commercialization
to Commercialization
Funded by Wells Fargo & Company and coadministered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
By bridging the gap between cutting-edge startups and market adopters, IN2 accelerates real-world implementation and scaling of transformative technologies in the built environment and infrastructure sectors.
Our Impact
121:1
Leverage Rate
Portfolio companies raise more than $121 in external follow-on funding for every $1 awarded.
$2.6B
Follow-On Funding
Portfolio companies have collectively raised $2.6 billion from external sources.
16
Successful Exits
16 of 74 portfolio companies have seen successful exits in the form of mergers or acquisitions.
5
Awarded Pilots
5 pilot projects awarded and implemented through the Scalable Tech track.
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February 25, 2025 - Funded by the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), Yotta Energy installed its PV-coupled decentralized battery storage on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Café roof. These efforts showcase NREL's campus as a living lab to evaluate promising technology before full-scale deployment. (Left to right) NREL Solar Performance in the Field (SPF) technician Joshua Parker making final connections to the instillation. (Photo by Gregory Cooper / NREL)
June 26, 2025 - Funded by the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), Transaera began work with NREL to validate its advanced dehumidification system that addresses the energy-intensive nature of air conditioning in humid climates. (Photo by Josh Bauer / NREL)Latest News
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April 28, 2025
Imagine a severe storm knocks out a neighborhood powerline; while most homes go dark, one homeowner seamlessly manages their backup energy, prioritizing critical appliances. This is not the future—it is happening now with SPAN’s smart electrical panel. SPAN is the only startup company to go through two of the National Read More
Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Celebrates First Round of Pilot Awards in the Scalable Tech Program
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April 15, 2025
BUSINESS WIRE — The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a $55-million technology program funded by Wells Fargo & Company and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced the recipients of a pool of $750,000 in pilot funding as part of its inaugural Scalable Tech Track. The awards aim to Read More
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April 08, 2025
BUSINESS WIRE — The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), an energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced its 2025 Channel Partner Strategic Award winners today. With $1 million in funding, this year’s awards support seven national projects, focusing on commercialization and Read More
Portfolio Companies
A leading sustainable energy company that is continuing to build a culture of innovation and scouting new technologies.
Adept Materials is developing a multifunctional building material that automatically regulates the flows of heat and water vapor through surfaces.
J2 Innovations developed FIN Framework, an open software platform for building automation and IoT that supports flexible, community-driven collaboration.
IN2 Annual Report 2024
In its tenth year, IN2 did not pause to celebrate—it expanded its impact. The program launched a new adoption-focused track while continuing to support startups developing cutting-edge energy technologies.
Read the 2024 annual report to learn about the IN2 program and the successes of its portfolio companies and Channel Partners.
