Accelerating the path from lab to market

Empowering innovators to tackle climate challenges in hard-to-abate industries

To effectively address today's climate challenges, we must go beyond mere innovation.

Our approach involves building strong industry connections, partnering with seasoned technical advisors, securing critical resources, and establishing strategic alliances.

By simplifying the path to market for groundbreaking solutions that tackle environmental issues in hard-to-abate industries, our ultimate aim is to help create a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Our Focus: Hard-to-Abate Industries

  • lightning bolt icon | Grid Resilience

    Grid Resilience

  • factory icon | industrial decarbonization

    Industrial Decarbonization

  • Flask Icon | Green Chemistry

    Green Chemistry

"USRIA was a game changer for our team.  Our sessions together cut the time to test new business ideas.  USRIA gave us the push to drive from technology to product."

— Matthew Seabaugh, Founder
HeatPath Solutions

Our Approach

  • We are gathering a community of stakeholders dedicated to expanding clean solutions for the hard-to-abate sectors

  • We connect emerging entrepreneurs with highly experienced technical advisors, offering crucial one-on-one guidance to accelerate growth.

  • We provide funding and access to analytical lab services to de-risk and validate potential climate solutions.

  • We are building a network of investors who share a common commitment to deliver impactful solutions to address today's critical challenges.

  • Development in progress

In Partnership With

West Virginia University

curating connections between early-stage startups and strategic partners

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