Core Partners

The ARCTIC program's core Partners collaborate with over 200 organizations across industry, local and regional government, non-profits, and research sectors.

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Developing practical, cost-effective energy solutions for Alaska and beyond

Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP), the ARCTIC program lead, is the Energy Research Group developing practical and cost-effective energy solutions for Alaska and beyond.

Supporting the commercialization & deployment of new technology

Launch Pad: Provide seed grants to support promising UA technologies and startup companies. Support faculty and staff in licensing technology, forming business partnerships, and commercializing products.
ICE Maker Space: Improve access to facilities for new businesses, including dry and wet labs, conference rooms, meeting spaces, intern pools, and seed funding.
Workforce Development: Support students, incubate products, and offer mentorship, seminars, and workshops for entrepreneurs.

UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) is the lead institution in Alaska for conducting socio-economic research related to Alaska’s energy sector.
ISER ensures technical solutions identified by ACEP are culturally and socially appropriate, and support sustainable, resilient and self-reliant communities.

Accelerating the Energy Transition

Launch Alaska connects climate tech startups with Alaska businesses and communities to accelerate deployment, catalyze our clean energy economy, and decarbonize energy, transportation, and industry.

Advancing Clean Energy in Alaska

Training & Workforce Development: Networking between students, training programs, and industry

Supporting business and entrepreneurial capacities across Alaska by linking economic development programs

Design Sprints & Catalyzer events: Facilitate early-stage entrepreneurial problem-solving.
Startup School: Accelerate student ideas into viable business models.
Entrepreneurial support: Provide coaching and technical assistance.
Market and Sector Research: Microgrid market analysis, cluster analysis, commercialization advancement.
Alaska Startups Internship Program: Connect students with startup market research and business development opportunities.