FESI

The Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) connects the private sector, researchers, and funders to accelerate energy technology commercialization

[FESI @FESIorg]

We are excited to join our partner @OTCatDOE on March 11 for the EPIC Pitch Competition at TechConnect World in Raleigh. This year, we are boosting the prize pool with additional financial support for incubators that nominate the second and third-place winning startups.

[DOE Office of Technology Commercialization @OTCatDOE]

Six American energy tech startups are ready to compete for an $80K prize pool at OTC’s EPIC Pitch Competition during TechConnect World 2026! Join us on March 11 in Raleigh, NC, to see the teams pitch!
👉https://t.co/BSJddsU7KT

[FESI @FESIorg]

#ICYMI FESI’s @rickstocks visited DOE’s Oak Ridge National Lab for a tour of The Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) Demo Day. The events brought together #startups, #industry, #investors, and federal and state partners.

[FESI @FESIorg]

We’re proud to welcome Brad Levine, CEO of Synergist Technology, and Bill Fehrman, CEO of American Electric Power, to FESI’s board.

They bring decades of executive leadership experience in energy infrastructure and innovation.

Full announcement: https://t.co/ePdWiWFSuB

[FESI @FESIorg]

FESI Chief of Staff Lara Cottingham joined the Climatech event at Boston Climate Week to discuss how commercialization is the real core challenge in American energy innovation.

#FESI #EnergyInnovation #SpeedScaleStability #bostonclimateweek

[FESI @FESIorg]

.@rickstocks spoke at the Building America’s Energy Ecosystem panel at #ARPAE26 in San Diego. Thanks to @ARPA-E for convening leaders across the energy sector to discuss how we turn breakthrough R&D into real-world solutions.

[FESI @FESIorg]

The FESI team is excited to support America’s small businesses and their high-impact research alongside @OTCatDOE. We’re focused on bringing speed, scale, and stability to the commercialization of innovative energy technologies.

[DOE Office of Technology Commercialization @OTCatDOE]

Big news! @ENERGY's SBIR & STTR programs are now managed by OTC. Stay tuned for updates on new tools, faster processes, and more impact.

📧Join the mailing list: https://t.co/L8KMaTS6LR

[FESI @FESIorg]

.@RickStocks joined the @BloombergNEF Summit in NY for a discussion on Filling the Financing Gap in an Era of Energy Security. The gap between early-stage discovery and large-scale deployment is what FESI exists to help bridge #BloombergNEF

[FESI @FESIorg]

FESI and @RickStocks welcomed its Board of Directors to Washington, DC this week for a day of meetings on Capitol Hill and a Reception bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, start-ups and friends of the organization.

[FESI @FESIorg]

Please welcome Dr. Mung Chiang, Purdue University President, and new Board Chair for the Foundation for Energy Security & Innovation. A member since May 2024, he brings expertise from academia, government, and industry. 

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/L6quSu7nbp

[FESI @FESIorg]

This week, our CEO @rickstoks joined start-ups, innovators, and investors at the 2026 Innovation Growth Forum. The Foundation also sponsored a networking event to help connect energy professionals. #IGF2026 https://t.co/oDZttC615E

[FESI @FESIorg]

A great day working alongside @OTCatDOE for the  #EPICPitch Competition. Honored to help recognize some of America's visionary entrepreneurs! https://t.co/KGwhHlyKO8

[DOE Office of Technology Commercialization @OTCatDOE]

The winners of the #EPICPitch Competition in Raleigh, NC, have been announced! $80,000 was awarded across three winning startups that presented promising energy technologies and business strategies. 👀 See who won: https://t.co/E6fHHJSfw8

[FESI @FESIorg]

As CEO @rickstoks writes in FESI's 2025 Year in Review: "We are a strong partner with the DOE and also a non-partisan, independent organization which allows us to move fast, scale quickly, and remain a stable partner.” Read more: https://t.co/VawlXiys7t

[FESI @FESIorg]

Meeting today’s energy demands requires scaling innovative programs and technologies. Our CEO, Rick Stockburger, laid out the Foundation’s role in driving speed, scale, and stability within the sector during an Energy for AI panel at @C3SolutionsNews Energy Summit.

[FESI @FESIorg]

Encouraged by the discussions during the #FusionRoundtable. With @ENERGY, we brought together science experts and industry innovators to talk fusion’s capabilities. Public‑private collaboration is key to driving America’s long‑term energy future. #FESI

[Darío Gil @ScienceUnderSec]

Earlier this week, I had a great working session w/ CEOs & leaders in the fusion industry, exploring how we can unite to establish a shared vision & set priorities to propel the U.S. fusion sector forward. Our combined public & private efforts will make every investment count!

[Darío Gil @ScienceUnderSec]

Earlier this week, I had a great working session w/ CEOs & leaders in the fusion industry, exploring how we can unite to establish a shared vision & set priorities to propel the U.S. fusion sector forward. Our combined public & private efforts will make every investment count!

[FESI @FESIorg]

Foundation CEO Rick Stockburger visited @PPPLab to learn more about the cutting-edge fusion research and talented teams driving U.S. energy innovation. We are grateful for these professionals, our partnership with DOE, and the future of American energy. #FESI #FusionEnergy

[FESI @FESIorg]

Foundation CEO Rick Stockburger joined DOE Secretary Chris Wright and AI industry leaders to discuss advancing AI and energy infrastructure. As the official nonprofit partner of the DOE, the Foundation is committed to accelerating long-term energy solutions. #AI #DOE #FESI

[FESI @FESIorg]

FESI was honored to collaborate with @OTCatDOE on the Spring 2025 EPIC Pitch Competition, where innovators pitched groundbreaking ideas to accelerate commercialization. The competition showcased how American ingenuity drives progress and strengthens energy security.

[FESI @FESIorg]

Since stepping into his role as FESI’s first CEO, Rick Stockburger has been working to build partnerships that translate innovation into real-world results.
Read more: https://t.co/mdBTrE46Yi

[FESI @FESIorg]

FESI was created to help the U.S. move breakthrough technologies from discovery to deployment. FESI partners with @ENERGY to strengthen energy security, accelerate commercialization, and advance American competitiveness.

Learn more: https://t.co/v3zmcXHHpH