Dominion Energy Innovation Center

New Information Session! Join the DEIC team and Virginia Energy’s Brandi Frazier Bestpitch (she/her) and Chensen Qi for an in-depth information session on the Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP) funding opportunity! What is VGRIP? This federally funded program is designed to enhance the resilience of Virginia’s electric grid against disruptive events like extreme weather, wildfires, and natural disasters. Get tips for preparing your application before the January 31, 2025, deadline and have your questions answered by experts. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eKhX6uUS #EnergyResilience #VirginiaEnergy #VGRIP #GridReliability #CleanEnergy

Our speakers great speakers continue for our cohorts as we wrap up the programs. Thank you to 757 Collab's Paul Nolde for equipping our Precursor cohort with practical insights on investor readiness, and to Matthew Gardner, VP of Electric Transmission at Dominion Energy, for sharing his expertise with our Accelerate cohort . Your support makes a lasting impact!

Calling all local producers! Don't miss this event on Thursday! Join us at Ag Connect: Spotlighting Local Producers, Growing Together – an event designed to support and connect agricultural producers of all sizes in our community! Get inspired by local success stories, gain valuable insights, and expand your network in the agricultural sector. Date: November 21, 2024 Time: 11am - 12pm Location: Dominion Energy Innovation Center, 201 Duncan St., Ashland RSVP: https://lnkd.in/emEejDrX This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Kari Smith and Rhythm Ranch Homestead, an agritourism farm sharing a passion for a sustainable lifestyle by educating visitors in raising and growing food. They specialize in growing small crops and breeding dairy goats, whose adorable babies capture visitors' hearts!

Don't miss the next #EnergyTechVA meetup on November 21st! Whether you're in the utilities industry or just passionate about the future of energy, this event is an excellent opportunity to network, learn, and explore the latest trends. #energyentrepreneur #energycompany #energystartup

Are you an expert on planning, siting, zoning, and permitting for large-scale renewable energy projects or other related topics? Apply to a new opportunity from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide technical assistance to State-Based Collaboratives being funded through the R-STEP program. https://lnkd.in/e2b8N6cV

Last week, FisherH2O (Jane Pratt) visited DEIC to demo their Oryan product, which uses an electromagnetism and electrolysis process to create a vortex that cleans water and upwells contaminants and critical minerals. The DEIC team continues to work with FisherH2O on product validation and go to market strategies as part of our Precursor pre-acceleration program.

Do you have a groundbreaking idea that could revolutionize the electric power industry? There are just a few more days left to apply for the 2025 Incubatenergy?Labs Challenge. #cleantech #startup #entrepreneur #energystartup #energyentrepreneur #pilotproject

DEIC is proud to support partners across Virginia in driving innovation and expanding energy solutions in all communities. Later this week, Braden Croy will be at the Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council Disrupt Up conference. He’ll be part of a panel discussion on the transformative role of AI in innovation.? This annual innovation event centers on emerging technology and will bring in national experts to the Roanoke-Blacksburg region every year to take a deep dive in the latest trends and shifts in tech.? See all the details below. #innovation #energy #AI #DEIC #communityimpact #rbtc #disruptup

Looking to expand your network, learn about the innovative programs happening at Dominion Energy Innovation Center or connect with staff or resource partners? Coffee and Connect next week is your chance to do it all! Enjoy a friendly environment where you can connect, learn, and grow with like-minded professionals. Location: Dominion Energy Innovation Center, 201 Duncan St., Ashland, VA Date & Time: November 12, 2024, 8:30 - 10:00 AM (drop in anytime!) RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e6ZSzjYZ #Networking #AshlandVA #SmallBusiness #RichmondSmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Startup #HanoverVA #SmallBiz #energyentrepreneur #energy #accelerator #greentech

Are you working on solutions to today's most pressing energy challenges? Submit a proposal to speak at Energy Tech 2025 and be part of shaping the future of energy!