DOE Boost Showcase Pitch Event: Commercializing the Future of U.S. Energy

Join us for the DOE Boost Showcase Pitch Event, where innovation meets impact.

On December 11th, visionary entrepreneurs will pitch commercialization strategies for cutting-edge technologies developed in DOE laboratories. These startups are tackling some of the nation’s most urgent energy challenges, from strengthening grid resilience to securing domestic supply chains.

The Showcase is the culmination of the DOE Boost program, a partnership between the Department of Energy, Sandia National Laboratories, and FedTech, designed to accelerate the path from lab innovation to market-ready solutions.

Experience groundbreaking technologies in action and connect with the innovators shaping the future of U.S. energy. Watch as they compete for a $100,000 prize pool, giving the top three teams the boost they need to launch their startups before they even leave the stage.

Plus, hear a keynote from Anthony Pugliese, Director of the DOE Office of Technology Commercialization and Chief Commercialization Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), sharing federal priorities for commercialization and what’s next for America’s energy future.

Why Attend

The energy landscape is evolving rapidly. The DOE Boost Showcase highlights emerging solutions that align with DOE’s five priority areas:

Advanced Nuclear and Domestic Energy Resources – Supporting U.S.-based energy production through next-generation nuclear technology.
Energy Infrastructure and Grid Resilience – Enabling next-generation high-speed sensing and computing.
Energy Efficiency – Deploying smart technologies to optimize energy use, reduce waste, lower costs, and build a more resilient energy system.
Advanced Energy Production and Resource Security – Strengthening domestic supply chains for critical materials and energy systems.
Advanced Materials – Driving innovation with breakthrough materials for energy and defense applications.

By attending, you will:

Witness startups pitch their commercialization strategies for DOE lab-developed technologies.

Gain insight into national innovation priorities and DOE’s commercialization pipeline.

Connect with entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and decision-makers shaping the future of U.S. energy.

Highlights

Opening remarks from Mary Monson, Sandia National Labs Sr. Manager, Technology Partnerships and Business Development

Keynote address from Anthony Pugliese, Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization and the Chief Commercialization Officer of the US Department of Energy (DOE), addressing the administration’s priorities around commercialization and entrepreneurial support, in addition to its overarching objectives of securing U.S. energy dominance, revitalizing domestic manufacturing, and remaining at the forefront of AI innovation.

- Live pitches from startups commercializing DOE-developed technologies.

- Fireside chat with DOE Boost alumni founders, Edson Perez of Perawatt and Dan Doble of Loop Chemicals.

- Opportunities to connect with founders, researchers, and industry leaders.

About DOE Boost

DOE Boost, powered by Sandia National Laboratories, in partnership with FedTech, is a unique startup studio program designed to:

- Identify breakthrough energy technologies developed within DOE laboratories.

- Pair these technologies with visionary entrepreneurs and innovators.

- Guide teams through a structured program to develop viable commercialization strategies.

Why This Matters Now

The U.S. energy sector faces urgent challenges:

- Growing demand driven by electrification, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

- Increasing threats to energy infrastructure from natural hazards and cyberattacks.

- Global competition for critical materials and resources.

DOE Boost directly addresses these challenges by accelerating the translation of publicly funded research into real-world impact, supporting both local communities and national security.