In creating the Chevron Studio program, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Chevron Technologies Venture (CTV) teamed up to turn a challenge into an opportunity. “We have a long working relationship with several national laboratories and universities,” said Gautam Phanse, strategic relationship manager for CTV. “While there has been a lot of science coming out of these labs, the challenge has been scaling and commercializing. This program aims to close that gap. CTV also has a lot of experience in working with the innovation ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, incubators, and startups. So, we asked ourselves: How can we structure a program so it becomes a win-win for all the stakeholders—the laboratories where the science is developed, entrepreneurs who can move these nascent technologies forward, and industry partners to scale. The answer is Chevron Studio.” read the full article on nlr.gov »