Catalyzing Cleantech Innovation: The Trienens Institute-Q Accelerator
Northwestern University's Trienens Institute Q-Accelerator is a powerful partnership between the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy and the Querery InQbation Lab (The Q) which is part of the Innovation and New Venture's Office (INVO). Our mission is to bridge the gap between Northwestern's cutting-edge cleantech research and real-world impact.
We provide a clear pathway for faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students to transform their innovative ideas into commercially viable solutions that drive a sustainable future. The Accelerator offers targeted funding, mentorship from industry experts and investors, networking opportunities, and tailored programming within the Q's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through this collaborative effort, we aim to accelerate the translation of Northwestern's laboratory discoveries into tangible benefits for the public and stimulate economic growth through the creation of new businesses and impactful projects. The Trienens Q-Accelerator supports projects addressing critical decarbonization priorities, including hydrogen storage, advances solar cell development, and circular economy solutions for plastics.
Join us in empowering the next generation of cleantech entrepreneurs and bringing ground-breaking sustainability solutions to the market. Contact INVO or the Trienens Institute to learn more about how you can get involved.