When is the next Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) application deadline?

No upcoming application window is published for Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2). We last verified this on Oct 1, 2026.

How much does Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) invest?

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) lists an investment of up to $250,000 non-dilutive per startup, delivered as NLR technical assistance.

How much equity does Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) take?

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.

Where is Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) located and is it in person?

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) is based in Golden, CO and runs a hybrid program.

Is Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) still active?

As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) is active.

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Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2)

Climate & Energy · Run by National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL; co-administrator) and Wells Fargo & Company · Golden, CO

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The facts

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Terms model: Non-dilutive
Investment: up to $250,000 non-dilutive per startup, delivered as NLR technical assistance
Equity taken: Not published
Program length: Not published
Format: Hybrid
Location: Golden, CO
Cohorts per year: Not published
Cohort size: Not published
Stage focus: commercialization-gap / pilot stage
Sub-vertical: clean energy for built environment, housing, food-energy-water
Demographic focus: Not published
Backers: Wells Fargo & Company, National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL)
Notable alumni: Not published

Terms notes: Fully non-dilutive; no equity. IN2 is a $55 million energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo & Company and co-administered by the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), formerly NREL. Emerging Tech track: selected startups receive up to $250,000 in nondilutive funding in the form of hands-on technical assistance from NLR scientists, not cash. There is no open application: startups are referred by IN2 Channel Partners (more than 60 accelerators, incubators, and university programs, per NLR) during program application windows and evaluated by NLR researchers and the Wells Fargo and Executive Advisory Boards; application inquiries go to IN2@nlr.gov. The most recent Emerging Tech startup cohort news on the IN2 site dates from November 2025, and no 2026 startup cohort had been announced as of September 28, 2026. The separate Scalable Tech track helps corporations, municipalities, and other adopters pilot vetted technologies; on July 23, 2026 its second cohort awarded a $750,000 pool to four of nine participating organizations. Channel Partner Strategic Awards fund partner organizations, not startups.

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Terms in plain English

IN2 is a $55 million energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo and co-administered by the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory). All funding is non-dilutive; the program takes no equity. Startups selected for its Emerging Tech track receive up to $250,000 in nondilutive funding in the form of hands-on technical assistance from NLR scientists, such as performance testing, product design, and durability and impact analysis, rather than a cash grant. Separate tracks fund channel partner organizations and corporate pilot projects rather than startups directly.

Who this is actually for

Startups in clean energy for the built environment, housing, and adjacent sectors that need national-lab technical validation to cross the commercialization gap. There is no open application: startups enter by nomination from IN2's channel partner network of roughly 60 incubators, accelerators, and universities, so the practical path in is joining or getting known to one of those partner organizations.

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) application deadlines

No application window is on record for this program yet. Check the official website for the next cohort.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) application deadline?: No upcoming application window is published for Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2). We last verified this on Oct 1, 2026.
How much does Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) invest?: Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) lists an investment of up to $250,000 non-dilutive per startup, delivered as NLR technical assistance.
How much equity does Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) take?: Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
Where is Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) located and is it in person?: Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) is based in Golden, CO and runs a hybrid program.
Is Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) still active?: As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) is active.

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