MARKET TRENDS: Q2 2026 Energy Sector Brief
What is scaling, what is struggling and where investors should look Oil & Energy Security — The Strait of Hormuz disruption temporarily disrupted an estimated 14 million barrels per day of oil flows at its peak, representing one of the largest temporary disruptions to global oil flows in modern history and pushing the North Sea […]
In the Lab: NavaFlex Powers the Future of Superconductors and Wearables
As Ohio solidifies its role in the energy transition, hardware innovators are proving breakthrough technology can be built right here in the Heartland. Based in Worthington, Ohio, NavaFlex is an advanced materials startup tackling two of the most critical challenges in clean energy and human performance: high-efficiency superconducting wires for AI data centers, and flexible, […]
Cabomba: Energy and Filtration Innovation Redefining Data Center Efficiency
Innovation often begins with a personal spark. For Dr. Suman Sinha Ray, the founder of Cabomba and the winner of BRITE’s pitch competition on March 5th, that spark was a life-threatening bout with a waterborne illness. This experience eventually led to a breakthrough during the pandemic: a cloth mask that breathed like cotton but filtered […]
The BRITE Marketing Collective: Scaling Innovation
A Creative Engine Built to Help Energy Startups Scale At BRITE, we spend a lot of time working alongside early-stage energy technology companies as they move from breakthrough ideas to real commercial traction. Through the CXO Program, we embed experienced operators inside startups to help them navigate critical growth challenges. However, even the most advanced […]
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 Action
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 […]