Call for Applications

We will begin accepting applications in May 2008.
Application fee (non-refundable): $250 (includes one registration - additional registrants at government rate)

Conference Fees

Professional Registration
Early (by 9/26) - $900
Regular (by 10/17) - $1,000
On-site - $1,100

Government/Non-Profit Registration
Regular (by 10/17) - $400
On-site - $450

Important Dates

September 26th
Early Registration Deadline

September 26th
Hotel Reservation Deadline

October 17th
Advance Registration Deadline

Entrepreneurial Programs

• Industry Growth Forum
• Clean Energy Alliance
• Clean Energy Investors Directory

Become A Sponsor

The NREL Industry Growth Forum is widely recognized as the premier investor venue for the clean energy industry. Sponsorship opportunities are available for your organization to participate as a recognized partner in the 21st NREL Industry Growth Forum.

Sponsorship of NREL's 21st Industry Growth Forum will provide you visibility with investor colleagues, entrepreneurs, corporations, and the US Department Energy. Become a sponsor for the 21st NREL Industry Growth Forum and demonstrate your leadership in the emerging clean energy industry. A range of sponsorship levels is outlined below for your consideration and planning..

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please download the Sponsorship Information and Form(PDF).

Award and Luncheon Sponsor: $25,000

Pre-event Branding

• Logo featured on all mailings and marketing materials.

Online Branding

• Logo featured on Forum website with link to sponsor website.

Conference Branding

• Prominent mention as a Forum Sponsor through signage.
• Prominent color company logo will be included on:
• Cover of the program packet
• Forum brochure (if the commitment is received prior to printing)
• Full-page advertisement in program packet.
• Corporate brochure inserted in program packet (brochure provided by sponsor)

Award Luncheon Branding

• Opportunity to sponsor the award luncheon and the monetary awards for the Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year Competition along with:
• Announcement by the forum chairman promoting your company as the award and award luncheon sponsor.
• Speaking opportunity to highlight your organizations leadership and perspectives on the importance of clean energy at the Award Luncheon.
• Prominent visibility through the presentation of the monetary awards to winners.
• Provides an opportunity to achieve media attention by preparing a press release announcing the winners.

Prominent Exhibit Space

• Complimentary exhibition space at conference (20 foot booth)

Other Benefits

• Complimentary attendance for 10 sponsor representatives
• Opportunity to sponsor five door prizes (prizes provided by sponsor)

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000

Pre-event Branding

• Logo featured on all mailings and marketing materials.

Online Branding

• Logo featured on Forum website with link to sponsor website.

Conference Branding

• Prominent mention as a Forum Sponsor through signage.
• Prominent color company logo will be included on cover of the program packet.
• Full-page advertisement in program packet.
• Corporate brochure inserted in program packet (brochure provided by sponsor)

Special Event Branding
Opportunity to sponsor one of the following special events: a reception, a luncheon, or the monetary awards for the Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year Competition.

• Reception - Opportunity to sponsor one of the two receptions along with:
• Prominent visibility as the sponsor for the reception through signage.
• Provides an opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the reception.
• Luncheon - Opportunity to sponsor one of the two luncheons along with:
• Prominent visibility as the sponsor for the luncheon through signage.
• Provides an opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the luncheon.
• Award - Opportunity to sponsor the Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year Competition along with:
• Announcement by the forum chairman promoting your company as the award sponsor.
• Speaking opportunity to highlight your organizationˆēs leadership and perspectives on the importance of clean energy.
• Prominent visibility through the presentation of the monetary awards to winners.
• Provides an opportunity to achieve media attention by preparing a press release announcing the winners.

Prominent Exhibit Space

• Complimentary exhibition space at conference (10 foot booth)

Other Benefits

• Complimentary attendance for 5 sponsor representatives
• Opportunity to sponsor three door prizes (prizes provided by sponsor)

Gold: $5,000

Pre-event Branding

• Logo featured on all mailings and marketing materials.

Online Branding

• Logo featured on Forum website with link to sponsor website.

Conference Branding

• Mention as a Forum Sponsor through signage.
• Color company logo will be included in the program packet.
• Half-page advertisement in program packet

Prominent Exhibit Space

• Complimentary exhibition space at conference (4 foot table-top display area)

Other Benefits

• Complimentary attendance for 3 sponsor representatives
• Opportunity to sponsor two door prizes (prizes provided by sponsor)

Silver: $2,500

Pre-event Branding

• Logo featured on all mailings and marketing materials.

Online Branding

• Logo featured on Forum website with link to sponsor website.

Conference Branding

• Mention as a Forum Sponsor through signage.
• Color company logo will be included in the program packet.
• Quarter-page advertisement in program packet

Prominent Exhibit Space

• Complimentary exhibition space at conference (4 foot table-top display area)

Other Benefits

• Complimentary attendance for 2 sponsor representatives
• Opportunity to sponsor one door prizes (prizes provided by sponsor)

* Please let us know if you have specific sponsorship needs, as we will work with you to tailor a sponsorship package to meet your company's objectives. Please note that meal and reception sponsorships are given on a first come-first serve basis.

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