Christopher J Allen, P.E. Deep Cuts for Bioenergy Technologies in 2026 Proposed Budget The FY2026 budget request for the Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) reveals a surgical realignment – one that will redefine opportunities for startups and innovators in the b... Aug 6, 2025
Christopher J Allen, P.E. Navigating the New Realities for Hardtech Spinouts University spin-outs, small businesses aiming to commercialize the knowledge and technologies produced at research labs and institutions, are a key driver of innovation. They translate ground-breaking... Jul 31, 2025
Christopher J Allen, P.E. How Manufacturing Startups Can Win Climate Tech Grants Securing capital is a critical challenge for manufacturing startups, especially those tackling ambitious climate technology projects. While venture capital often dominates conversations, grant funding... Jul 1, 2025
Christopher J Allen, P.E. AI vs. Climate Tech: Why Generalist Investors Are Fleeing – and How to Fight Back with Strategic Grants In 2025, the technology investment landscape is increasingly bifurcated. On one side stands artificial intelligence (AI), attracting unprecedented capital flows and dominating headlines with its trans... Jun 6, 2025
