Katie Woslager

Katie Woslager is a Program Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where she oversees the Energy I-Corps Program and the Canadian Technology Assistance Program. She plays a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by managing programs that help researchers and startups commercialize energy technologies.124

Professional Background

• Current Role: Program Manager at NREL (since August 2021), focusing on initiatives like Energy I-Corps, which trains researchers to bring lab-developed technologies to market, and Chevron Studio, a technology incubator for scaling energy innovations.125
• Previous Roles:
  • Senior Manager for Advanced Industries at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (2013–2021).
  • Board Member for organizations such as the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association and The Composites Institute.3
  • Delegate for the American Council on Germany's transatlantic study tours.3

Education

Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Human Resources from Boise State University.3

Contributions

Katie's work emphasizes bridging the gap between research and commercialization through programs like Energy I-Corps, which supports researchers in understanding market needs, and Chevron Studio, which aids in scaling up clean energy technologies.25 Her leadership has contributed to advancing cleantech industries and fostering collaboration between national labs, startups, and industry stakeholders.