Celebrating our Impact: 2025 in Review 🎉
Inside this article: What a year at BRITE! Our startups scaled new technologies, sharpened strategies, and closed exits. Inside BRITE, we welcomed fresh perspectives, strengthened regional partnerships, and expanded our team to its largest yet. Through every shift and every breakthrough, one theme held true: when we center innovation and leverage the strength of our community, we unlock real impact for startups. Let’s look back at […]
BRITEnites Columbus Highlights: Our Innovation Ecosystem in ActionÂ
On November 18 BRITE Energy Innovators hosted BRITEnites Columbus, a gathering of energy leaders, startup founders, and community stakeholders invested in accelerating Ohio’s advanced energy future. The evening featured four impressive startup pitches followed by an engaging fireside discussion with Dave Mrowzinski, President, Renewable Natural Gas at IGS Energy, who shared insights on how organic […]
BRITEnite Cleveland: Powering the Future of Advanced Energy
On August 26, BRITE Energy Innovators hosted BRITEnite Cleveland, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to showcase breakthrough technologies and bold visions for the advanced energy future. The evening featured cutting-edge startup pitches alongside a deep-dive conversation with PowerUp Local, a project of the Fund for Economic Future, that is rethinking how communities can […]
Bridge the Gap: BRITE’s Clients Highlighted at the White House Capital Convening
BRITE’s Clients Highlighted at White House Capital Convening on the Importance of Climate Finance for Innovation and Rapid Deployment On May 30th, 2024, on behalf of the White House, the National Economic Council hosted leaders across the United States to unveil the Climate Capital Guidebook, positioned as a “one-stop shop” for information on federal funding programs – such […]
FERC transmission planning rule should spark Northeast Ohio’s clean-energy growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a transformative decision with Order 1920, FERC’s first major overhaul in transmission planning policies in over a decade. The order is designed to facilitate the development of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective energy infrastructure. The move is timely, addressing the surge in power demand across the nation due […]
Unleashing the Energy Revolution in Northeast Ohio: Key Takeaways from Cleantech NEO
Author: Vicki Rusu, Strategic Partnerships Director at BRITE On the wall outside my office at BRITE is a quote that I love: “Do you know what my favorite renewable fuel is? An ecosystem for innovation.” – Thomas Friedman If you’ve spent any time with me in the 10 months since I started my journey as […]
More Awards Given Out Than Ever Before at 2024 NREL Industry Growth Forum
Pictured: Neil Kidner and Nathan Cooley of Adena Power At the 2024 Industry Growth Forum hosted by NREL, an unprecedented number of awards were distributed to groundbreaking clean technology innovators, highlighting the event’s growing significance in promoting sustainable energy solutions. In its 29th year, themed “Breaking Ground,” the forum recognized eight standout companies from a […]
GBA and Regional Partners Launch Appalachian Sustainable Products Network, Issue call for Manufacturers toParticipate in No-Cost Product Life Cycle Assessment
ASPN will equip Upper Appalachia to meet increasing residential and commercial sectordemand for the products and materials used to construct, renovate, and operate healthy,energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure, and connect buildings to a cleaner grid PITTSBURGH (March 25, 2024) — The Green Building Alliance (GBA), together with West VirginiaUniversity, including WVU Extension and Vantage Ventures; Catalyst […]
The climate case for a career in mining
The clean energy transition requires minerals mining, but young workers are reluctant to join an industry known for exploitation. Mansur Arief never imagined himself working in mining. As an artificial intelligence researcher finishing a PhD at Carnegie Mellon University, he developed safety algorithms for self-driving cars. But then he took a postdoctoral position at Stanford University, where […]
Biden administration announces tech hubs in Pennsylvania, Ohio to boost economic growth
Part of the CHIPS and Science act, which was signed into law last year, the hubs are expected to increase national security and job creation and help communities across the country become centers critical to the country’s competitiveness with China. The Biden administration today announced the formation of 32 hubs that will “catalyze investment in […]