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Accelerate helps innovators scale advanced materials solutions with technical support and industry connections.

Unlocks Hidden Benefits of Energy Projects.

Facilitates advanced circular polarization applications through effective spin filtering technology.

Enables efficient power management for PWM gate drivers in energy systems.

Enhance grid security and reliability with comprehensive network visibility and automated responses to intrusions.

Enables cleaner production of carbon fiber using nitrile chemistries for sustainable manufacturing.

Empowers users to access and analyze extensive datasets for energy technologies.

Facilitates informed decision-making for energy technology deployment with reliable data and scenarios.

Tiered partnership programs for accelerators, corporate innovation teams, government, and education ecosystems that provide onboarding, branded materials, train‑the‑trainer, and dedicated support.

Capabilities for modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis of electricity and natural gas demand, resource adequacy, reliability assessments, and system planning inputs and assumptions.

Technologies for power management in gate drivers and for smart-grid network visualization, intrusion detection, and automated network healing to improve reliability and cybersecurity.

Licensable precursor chemistries and manufacturing processes that enable lower-carbon, biomass-based production of carbon fiber.

Licensing-ready photonics technologies that enable spin filtering and generation of circularly polarized light for optical systems.

Accelerate Program

Accelerate is a partnership program with ExxonMobil to help U.S.-based innovators in advanced materials scale and de-risk their technologies toward commercialization. It provides nondilutive technical assistance worth $250,000 from NLR experts and direct engagement with ExxonMobil, plus access to NLR’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center networks to connect with investors, customers, and industry partners.

• Collaborate To Scale Technologies
  Gain access to ExxonMobil's expertise to enhance the commercialization of advanced materials solutions.
• Receive Funded Support
  Access significant resources without giving up equity to enhance and validate your technology.
• Connect With Industry Leaders
  Utilize NLR's established partnerships to foster meaningful connections that can propel your innovations forward.
• Explore Multi-Billion Dollar Markets
  Tap into lucrative sectors with a focused strategy that aligns technology with market needs.

JUSTIFI

JUSTIFI is a software tool that helps users identify, quantify, and report the benefits of energy projects, enabling clearer analyses of energy productivity improvements and project value.

• Quantifies Impacts
  Allows users to measure and articulate the actual productivity improvements afforded by energy initiatives.
• Identifies Benefits
  Helps users recognize various advantages derived from energy projects, aiding in better decision-making.
• Reports Value
  Facilitates clear reporting of the economic and operational value that energy projects generate.
• Enhances Competitiveness
  Demonstrates how improved energy productivity can directly contribute to enhanced industrial performance and lower operational costs.

Spin Filters for Circularly Polarized Light

Spin Filters for Circularly Polarized Light is a technology asset available for licensing through NLR’s Technology Licensing program that enables spin filtering to produce circular polarization.

• Enables Circular Polarization
  This feature allows the technology to be utilized in various applications requiring circular polarization, enhancing performance in specific optical tasks.
• Offers Licensing Opportunities
  The technology is ready for immediate licensing, providing businesses with the ability to integrate advanced spin filtering into their products efficiently.

Pulse Width Modulation-Gate Driver Power Control System

Pulse Width Modulation-Gate Driver Power Control System is a technology asset for power management in PWM gate drivers—an asset available through NLR's licensing program.

• Optimizes Power Usage
  This feature significantly enhances the efficiency and responsiveness of power management in PWM systems, leading to reduced energy consumption and improved operational performance.

Smart-grid Network Visualization, Intrusion Detection, and Network Healing

Smart-grid network visualization, intrusion detection, and network healing is a technology asset enabling visualization of grid topology, detection of cyber intrusions, and automated network healing functionality.

• Detect Cyber Intrusions
  Proactively identifies unauthorized access and security threats to safeguard grid networks.
• Automate Network Healing
  Automatically addresses and rectifies disruptions in network connectivity to maintain operational stability.
• Visualize Network Topology
  Provides comprehensive insights into network structure, aiding in effective management and decision-making.

Nitriles for Carbon Fiber

Nitriles for carbon fiber is a licensing asset enabling nitrile chemistries for carbon-fiber production. It provides a cleaner and more sustainable production method compared to traditional processes, using biomass as a starting point instead of petrochemicals.

• Reduces Environmental Impact
  By replacing petrochemicals with biomass, this process minimizes harmful emissions and contributes to a circular economy in material sourcing.
• Utilizes Biomass For Production
  This approach offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petrochemical processes, significantly reducing carbon footprints.
• Streamlines Commercialization Process
  This feature allows businesses to license the technology effortlessly, accelerating market entry and adoption.

Data Catalog

Data Catalog is a platform hosting datasets, maps, models, and tools for the analysis of advanced energy technologies, with public data collections and open-source software.

• Access Centralized Data
  Users can easily access a centralized repository of energy datasets, facilitating efficient data analysis and retrieval.
• Utilize Open Resources
  Provides free access to vital tools and data for researchers and policymakers aiming to advance energy technologies.
• Enhance Research Capabilities
  Equips users with advanced analytical tools to perform complex energy modeling and simulations.

Annual Technology Baseline (ATB)

Annual Technology Baseline provides least-cost deployment scenarios and data to analyze energy system transformations and technology integration.

• Enables Cost-Effective Energy Solutions
  This feature provides essential insights, helping stakeholders make informed decisions to implement energy technologies in the most economically viable manner.
• Access Comprehensive Energy Data
  Users can access a rich dataset that supports comprehensive analysis of various energy technologies and their transformations, enabling precise evaluations and forecasts.
• Facilitates Effective Technology Integration
  The scenarios outlined help stakeholders visualize how emerging technologies can be effectively combined with legacy systems, optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness.