IMPEL at Berkeley Lab

Say hello to Dr. Wilson Espinoza Chavez, THRC Faculty Fellow for Health and Economic Resilience Research! Recently invited to join the 2024-2025 Cohort of IMPEL at Berkeley Lab, Dr. Espinoza brings expertise in #smartmaterials and sustainability to reduce #carbonemissions in built environments. Dr. Espinoza is collaborating with us to characterize and develop amendments that will improve #soilhealth and stability. Welcome, Dr. Espinoza! #TXST #TxStateResearch #HealthResearch #Infrastructure #EnvironmentalHealth #TranslationalResearch #EnvironmentalEngineering #CivilEngineering #RegenerativeAgriculture

What an honor for Malbastone to be invited and participate in the IMPEL workshop this week at Berkeley Lab. It was awesome collaborating with so many innovators from across the country focused on commercializing new building technologies. Thank you to our hosts at IMPEL at Berkeley Lab and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding this program in recognition of how difficult the journey is from great idea to commercial scale.?Here we go! Fun facts: 1. This is where Leslie Groves (aka Matt Damon) first met Oppenheimer in real life!? 2. These grounds have been walked by 16 Nobel Prize winners and now at least one entrepreneur developing Magnesium Oxide technology to help decarbonize how we build ??

Feeling excited from the past week, where Stepwise participated in not one but TWO Greentown Labs Climatetech Summits in Boston and Houston. I joined a Rockstar panel to discuss how government entities can be game-changers for startups. It was a pleasure to share the stage with leaders like Elizabeth Kennedy of Activate, Annie Dillon of Elemental Impact, Jeff Marootian of the U.S. Department of Energy, Leslie Nash of MassCEC, and Christian Vandervort of ARPA-E. Thank you for your support of Stepwise! My advice to startups applying for grants: 1) Choose grants that align with your strategic goals—don’t mold your vision to fit a grant prompt. 2) Use grant applications to build partnerships with harder-to-reach groups like municipalities and corporations. Special shoutout to our mini IMPEL at Berkeley Lab reunion with Kristeen Reynolds, CPA and Laura Wong! Thank you, Greentown Labs, for coalescing a stronger community every year to drive climate innovation. ?? #Climatetech #GovernmentPartnerships #Innovation

The IMPEL National Showcase, held in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Building Technologies Office, brought together innovators, investors, and building tech experts for a game-changing Pitch Day! We were thrilled to see?IMPEL Innovators Leila Banijamali?of?Symbium: simplifying energy retrofits with digital instant permitting tools. Ratnesh Tiwari of?Next Glass: pioneering windows as insulating as walls. Farzana Gandhi, AIA, LEED AP of?Collective Infrastructures: advancing collective action for carbon reduction through new building infrastructure solutions. Suman Sinha Ray, PhD?of?Cabomba: creating HVAC filtration systems that work gently on the planet. A big thank you to Brian Walker, Nicholas Ryan, Ram Narayanamurthy from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for their vision and guidance. Along with IMPEL Showcase judges Dr Charlotte Kirk (Clean Energy Ventures), Victoria Smith (Zacua Ventures), and Alec Wright (One Valley) for their invaluable feedback to our innovators from an investor lens. #publicprivate These innovations underscore IMPEL’s role in advancing building tech solutions for a more resilient, sustainable future. Reshma Singh Laura Wong #IMPELShowcase #Innovation #DOE #SustainableTech #BuildingTech

??Join the Clean Tech Revolution! Are you a passionate technology aficionado ready to make an impact in clean energy? We're seeking a dynamic team member at Berkeley Lab for our exciting?domestic and international innovation programs! Help incubate cutting-edge technologies, drive innovation, and transform the clean energy landscape. What We Offer: Impactful Work:?Shape the future of clean energy and climate action Collaborative Environment:?Partner with government, investment and industry leaders. Global Reach:?Engage in international programs. Who You Are: A passionate advocate for clean energy and climate tech An innovative thinker ready to tackle challenges. If you're ready to ignite change and power a sustainable future,?apply now!?Don't miss your chance to be part of something big! ? Cradle to Commerce | IMPEL at Berkeley Lab

So proud of this excellent and impactful public private collaboration to accelerate building and clean energy technology innovations! IMPEL: 200 + successful startups created and supported who have raised $150 million despite this difficult-to-invest in sector — and over 50% teams are diverse! Seeding American Entrepreneurship! Congrats Alexa Bednarz | Ryan Li | Taylor Vick | Tim Sweeney | Darius Roberts | Jane Chen @Greentown Labs IMPEL at Berkeley Lab U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Introducing IMPEL's 2025 cohort! Congratulations to this year's Innovators who are bringing cutting-edge building technology. We're excited to watch their progress in the coming months as we kick off with our workshops in October and Carbon Tools training and showcase on November and December. Learn more about each Innovator here:?https://lnkd.in/gfvphjwd U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Ram Narayanamurthy Brian Walker Nicholas Ryan Reshma Singh Laura Wong Yashima Jain Vidhi Bhatia Natalie Feinberg Lopez Paul Frischer Piers MacNaughton, ScD Sarah Donnelly Patel Rohit A. Roshan Revankar, P.E. Sarah Wilson Thomas Mills Tyce Herrman Vamsi Kumar Kotla Nishant Kanapilly (Nish) #IMPEL #Buildingtech #Climatetech #Entrepreneur #Innovation

? Got a game-changing #buildingtech? IMPEL’s 2025 cohort is where innovation meets impact! From expert coaching to carbon tools training, we’ve got what it takes to fast-track your ideas to market. This is your last chance to apply—join a community transforming housing, sustainability, and energy efficiency. ? Applications close September 22! Apply today ?? impel.lbl.gov/apply #IMPEL #Buildingtech #Climatetech #Entrepreneur #Innovation #Sustainability #HousingSolutions #EnergyEfficiency U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nicholas Ryan Reshma Singh Laura Wong Yashima Jain

Curious about how the IMPEL program can help bring your #buildingtech to market? Hear from one of our 2024 Innovators, Aimee Gotway Bailey, PhD of Rock Rabbit, as she shares her experience at our Berkeley workshop. Don’t miss your chance—applications for the 2025 cohort are open until September 22nd. Apply today at impel.lbl.gov/apply! #IMPEL #Buildingtech #Climatetech #Entrepreneur #Innovation #Sustainability #HousingSolutions #EnergyEfficiency

?? Ready to elevate your #buildingtech journey? Don’t miss the chance to join IMPEL’s 2025 Cohort and unlock exclusive access to our Foundational Training, a dynamic community of innovators and experts, and direct pathways to powerful public and private sector opportunities. ? We are accepting the applications only through September 22! ?? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gEATUvkj #IMPEL #Buildingtech #Climatetech #Entrepreneur #Innovation #Sustainability #HousingSolutions #EnergyEfficiency U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nicholas Ryan Reshma Singh Laura Wong Yashima Jain