TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy Stanford University

The TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy at Stanford University aspires to a more sustainable global future by supporting education, research and innovation in science, technology and policy. RESEARCH-- Seed Grants are awarded to Stanford faculty performing research that supports the mission to make electricity and transportation systems more sustainable. EDUCATION-- energyCatalyst Grants are awarded to introduce sustainable energy concepts and opportunities to Stanford students. energyStartup Summer Internships are paid internships at exciting Stanford affiliated sustainable energy startup companies. INNOVATION TRANSFER-- The Energy Innovation Transfer Program provides seed grants to Stanford University teams commercializing breakthrough technologies by transforming promising concepts into prototypes that can be developed into impactful products. The Program assists participants develop a more business-centric approach to the potential markets and applications of their concepts through close cooperation with other Stanford entrepreneurship resources. It also provides access to domain experts including entrepreneurs, executives, and venture investors. The Program supports all sustainable energy segments with a particular interest in innovations at the intersection of energy, food, water and the environment.