In an innovative collaboration, OneValley has partnered with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to develop the Cradle to Commerce (C2C) climate tech accelerator. This unique initiative, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions, Decisive Point, and MIT's The Engine, is set to revolutionize technology transfer and climate tech innovation. Berkeley Lab heads Cradle to Commerce to drive validated climate technologies from the cradle of our national labs to commercialization and climate impact.
Summary
The Cradle to Commerce (C2C) accelerator aims to expedite the government-funded intellectual property (IP) and technology with significant potential to address climate change through the creation of startups. OneValley's PassportOS serves as the technological backbone of this initiative, enhancing collaboration between national labs and providing essential support to promising climate tech startups. Drawing on OneValley's vast experience in aiding over a million founders and collaborating with governments, universities, and Fortune 500 companies, they offer mentoring and consultation on grants available to tech transfer offices nationwide.
Challenges & Objectives
Accelerating Commercialization of Intellectual Properties (IPs)
National labs continuously develop cutting-edge technologies, but the challenge lies in deploying these innovations quickly and effectively to combat climate change. Traditional greenwashing solutions are insufficient; there is an urgent need to accelerate the commercialization of critical intellectual properties from national labs, including Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Argonne, Idaho National Lab, and Oak Ridge. Over 100 crucial IPs were identified, with credible demand assessments considering total addressable markets and technology levels.
The Solution
Cradle to Commerce (C2C) was Created!
Supported by PassportOS, a customized technology platform, C2C accelerates climate technology and promotes equitable entrepreneurship. Funded by the Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions, this unprecedented public-private incubator provides innovators with unparalleled scientific and entrepreneurial resources. The program offers access to curated intellectual property from national labs and state-of-the-art prototyping and test beds.
Impact
C2C has had a significant impact on tech transfer and the commercialization of climate technology innovations:
- 113 Scientifically-Vetted Intellectual Properties: Carefully assessed by domain experts to identify the most promising technologies for market deployment.
- 16 Companies Incubated: Following the assessment, 16 companies were incubated within a three-year period, demonstrating the accelerator's effectiveness in turning scientific innovations into viable businesses.
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About OneValley & PassportOS
OneValley has a proven track record of helping groups secure government funding and manage accelerators using their Innovation-as-a-Service platform, PassportOS. Beyond that, we serve as a trusted innovation partner, leveraging a deep network of partners and regional stakeholders to ensure the success of innovation ecosystems.
Testimonials
Alex Fang, Director of Social Impact, OneValley
"OneValley is excited to be an Innovation Partnering Organization for Cradle to Commerce (C2C). The C2C program will produce the next generation of startup talent to address the fight against climate change. We are proud to have OneValley’s PassportOS provide the innovation infrastructure that powers this exciting collaborative program."
Alec Wright, Chief Product Officer, OneValley
"C2C leverages partnerships with top incubators nationwide to convert science into on-the-ground products with high, measurable, rapid impact through OneValley’s Innovation-as-a-Service product PassportOS."
Reshma Singh, Program Director at LBNL
"Thank you to OneValley for their leadership in conducting innovation boot camps last year. We look forward to their continued involvement this year, as OneValley will deliver a comprehensive series of trainings and seminars that bridge the gap between entrepreneurial resources and our lab personnel. Through these sessions, we anticipate enhanced mutual understanding and collaboration between entrepreneurs and our team."
Conclusion
The Cradle to Commerce (C2C) climate tech accelerator is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. By leveraging the strengths of national labs, government support, and private sector partners including the OneValley's PassportOS, C2C is poised to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change. This initiative exemplifies the potential of public-private partnerships in driving technological advancements and addressing global challenges.
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