IMPEL TIMELINE and PIPELINES
IMPEL Innovators pursue their tech-to-market journey through the following opportunities.
Foundational Training
(October - March)
Pitch Workshops
Workshop 1
Berkeley, CA
Workshop 2
Location TBA
FY24 Dates TBA
With the intensive guidance of IMPEL Expert Coaches, Innovators refine and practice pitches. Activities include real-time tailored exercises, on-video training, and live one-on-one coaching with professional critique. By the end of the workshop, Innovators will have developed a well-formulated pitch with effective value propositions that are compelling to critical non-technical audiences.
Mentoring Seminars
Virtual
FY24 Dates TBA
After participating in an IMPEL Workshop, all Innovators will have a facilitated opportunity to engage with the IMPEL Executive Team and mentors from diverse organizations who play a critical role in the building tech-to-market journey. This year's mentors include:
Investment experts from boutique and impact funds to corporate ventures and financial giants
Policy and Demonstration experts from universities, state energy offices, and federal entities
Subject-matter experts from the National Labs
Entrepreneurs with invaluable first-hand experience
This is an opportunity to apply learnings from the workshop and receive specific, actionable feedback about their projects. Innovators are encouraged to reach out to IMPEL mentors after this event for further guidance and collaboration.
Carbon Tools and Mindset Training
Virtual
FY24 Dates TBA
This webinar introduces open-source embodied and operational carbon tools for estimating and highlighting the energy and carbon impacts of their projects and technologies in their pitches.
Innovators will be asked to run calculations for their technology using one of the carbon tools presented and then present their findings to their peers and the IMPEL team.
In FY24, IMPEL is expanding our carbon training to include more dedicated support from National Lab experts post-webinar.
Business Training
(FY24 dates TBA)
Business Seminars
Berkeley, CA
FY24 Dates TBA
Selected Innovators will participate in two to three days of Business Seminars for personalized coaching to develop an initial business plan and customized strategies for their project.
In FY24, IMPEL is expanding this training to include additional modules on partnering with industry and enhancing public sector capital stack engagement through public grants.
Pipelines
(FY24 dates TBA)
IMPEL offers pipelines to the public and private sectors.
IMPEL National Showcase at DOE-BTO Peer Review
Washington D.C.
FY24 Dates TBA
The IMPEL National Showcase takes place at the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office Peer Review. The 4-day event showcases key BTO efforts and facilitates direct engagement between BTO and various building sector stakeholders.
IMPEL Poster Session: Selected Innovators from the current IMPEL cohort will be selected to display a poster about their technology.
IMPEL Pitch Session: Selected Innovators from the current IMPEL cohort will be selected to pitch.
IMPEL Alumni Panel: Selected IMPEL Alumni will give lightning presentations and a panel discussion.
Greentown Labs-IMPEL Building Sector Pitch Day
Location TBA
FY24 Dates TBA
In collaboration with IMPEL, Greentown Labs hosts a building tech pitch day featuring selected Innovators. The event is a platform for strategic connections between the selected IMPEL Innovators and Greentown and IMPEL’s combined network of corporates, public agencies, investors, and others who can play a key role in startups’ success.
Through the summer and fall, selected Innovators will have continued access to certain aspects of Greentown's member-only programming.
HUD Innovative Housing Showcase
Washington D.C.
FY24 Dates TBA
The Innovative Housing Showcase by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a three-day event featuring new building technologies and housing solutions that are making housing more innovative, resilient, and affordable for American families.
Selected Innovators who specialize in the residential space will be selected to exhibit at the showcase with demonstrations of their technology.
Technical Validation and Demonstration Opportunities with a TBA Partner
Location TBA
FY24 Dates TBA
In FY24, IMPEL is expanding our pipeline opportunities to include technical validation and demonstration opportunities with a partner (to be announced).
Select Innovators will have access to a demonstration partner who will field test and provide valuable feedback on their building technology.
Community Engagement
Quarterly Networking Events
Virtual
FY24 Dates TBA
As our program grows year by year, IMPEL wants to continue highlighting the successes of Innovators and provide a space for Innovators to relax, get to know one another, and have open discussions. Keep an eye out for more information on our quarterly networking events with our Innovator community.
