Core Partners

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

Center for Innovation facilitates the following spaces and activities:

• 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.

• 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.

ISER is the lead institution in Alaska for conducting socio-economic research related to Alaska’s energy sector.

Launch Alaska connects energy tech startups with Alaska businesses and workforce to accelerate the deployment of emerging energy technologies across sectors.

REAP convenes training & energy workforce development activities by providing opportunities for networking between students, training programs, and the energy industry.

CED’s activities include:

• 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.