Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium

What Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium does

Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) is a nonprofit economic development association founded in 2023 and headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in proximity to Idaho National Laboratory. Its stated function is to convene industry, government, educational, and tribal stakeholders across the advanced energy sector to address shared supply chain, workforce, community, infrastructure, and security needs in the Intermountain West. The organization operates the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub — the only nuclear-focused Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration in 2023 — through five component projects: Accelerating Advanced Reactor Deployment, Modernizing Fuel Management, Growing the Nuclear Workforce, Reinvigorating the Nuclear Supply Chain, and Scaling America's Nuclear Innovation (the iNEC Innovation Incubator / I³).

IAEC's revenue model is a hybrid of tiered membership dues (Platinum, Corporate, Small Business, Individual, and Non-Profit/Municipality) and federal/state grant funding, including EDA Tech Hub grants and a Good Jobs Challenge workforce-development award. Confirmed funding to date totals roughly $5.6M in grants and matching contributions, with a pending Stage II application seeking approximately $75M over five years. Distribution is primarily through member working groups (Workforce & Education, State & Local Impacts, Supply Chain), an annual conference that in 2026 drew officials from Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah, and recurring Up & Atom breakfast events. Customers and partners include advanced reactor developers (Oklo, Aalo Atomics, BWX Technologies), fuel-cycle firms (Curio, DISA Technologies), services and engineering companies (Amentum, Hi-Tech Solutions), the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the States of Idaho and Wyoming, the University of Wyoming, and a workforce-development consortium comprising College of Eastern Idaho, Western Wyoming Community College, Idaho State University (ESTEC), and the Idaho Workforce Development Council. Leadership transitioned in June 2025 with Christi Gilchrist appointed Executive Director; founder Kirt Marlow serves as President.

Name

Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium

Legal name

Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium

Website

https://idahoadvancedenergy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium is a 2023-founded nonprofit economic development association based in Idaho Falls that convenes nuclear and clean energy stakeholders across Idaho and Wyoming through the INEC Tech Hub, tiered membership, working groups, events, and federal grant-funded workforce and supply chain programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Energy / Nuclear Industry Consortium Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Business Associations (813910), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Nuclear energy consortium
• Clean energy workforce
• Tech hub coordination
• Advanced reactor development
• Nuclear fuel management

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IAEC offers tiered membership packages (Platinum, Corporate, Small Business, Individual, Non-Profit/Municipality) that provide access to resources, networking, and consortium benefits. Higher-tier members receive more visibility and engagement opportunities.
2. Federal and State Grants: The consortium receives significant funding through U.S. Economic Development Administration grants, Good Jobs Challenge programs, and other federal funding opportunities to support workforce development, tech hub activities, and nuclear energy initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) is a non-profit economic development association that convenes advanced energy stakeholders to identify, plan, and address workforce, supply chain, infrastructure, and security needs for nuclear and clean energy projects in Idaho and the Intermountain West. Its central offering is the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub — the only nuclear-focused EDA-designated Tech Hub in the U.S. — which coordinates five component projects covering advanced reactor deployment, fuel management, workforce development, supply chain, and innovation incubation. Supporting services include the IAEC Annual Conference, Up & Atom Breakfast events, working groups, feasibility studies, and tiered membership programs.

Product overview

Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) is a nonprofit economic development association that does not offer a traditional product but rather coordinates the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub — the nation's only nuclear-focused Tech Hub designated by the U.S. EDA in 2023. The consortium operates five interconnected component projects: Accelerating Advanced Reactor Deployment, Modernizing Fuel Management, Growing the Nuclear Workforce, Reinvigorating the Nuclear Supply Chain, and Scaling America's Nuclear Innovation through the I³ incubator. IAEC also delivers workforce development programs (including the ANWE under Good Jobs Challenge grant), organizes the Annual Conference and Up & Atom Breakfast networking events, and provides clean energy feasibility studies for communities and tribes. The organization functions as a convening body and regional coordinator rather than a product vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iNEC Innovation Incubator (I³): A startup support initiative under the INEC Tech Hub that provides funding, mentorship, and market acceleration services for technologies in digital systems, sensors, cybersecurity, thermal management, and advanced materials, supporting up to 30 startups.

Products and services

• Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub The nation's only nuclear technology hub designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, comprising 45+ member-partners across Idaho and Wyoming to accelerate regional growth and advanced energy manufacturing technologies. Coordinates five component projects (Advanced Reactor Deployment, Fuel Management, Workforce, Supply Chain, Innovation) and is operated as the centerpiece program of IAEC.
• IAEC Annual Conference Annual conference bringing together Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah officials, community leaders, and nuclear industry partners around the Intermountain West as the nation's nuclear corridor. The 2026 conference focused on 'The Commercialization Corridor'. Includes presentations and panels by advanced reactor developers (Oklo, Aalo Atomics), fuel cycle companies (Amentum, Curio, DISA Technologies, BWX Technologies), and other nuclear industry partners.
• Up & Atom Breakfast Events Regular networking breakfast events featuring government, industry, and research institution leaders discussing Idaho's clean energy role. Events typically have 70+ attendees including elected officials, subcontractors, business owners, and education leaders.
• Clean Energy Feasibility Studies Feasibility studies and cost estimation services for clean electricity generation, particularly small modular and micro nuclear reactors, for communities including the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
• IAEC Membership Program Tiered annual membership program offering Platinum, Corporate, Small Business, Individual, and Non-Profit/Municipality tiers with benefits including discounted conference pricing, access to exclusive data and resources, invitations to Up & Atom breakfasts, advisory committee participation (Platinum), logo placement (Platinum), and other engagement and recognition benefits.
• iNEC Innovation Incubator (I³) Startup incubator integrating national laboratory validation and business acceleration, supporting up to 30 startups with funding, mentorship, and market acceleration services for digital systems, sensors, cybersecurity, thermal management, and advanced materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projected 900 regional jobs creation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered important and core.

• OkloimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Advanced reactor company presenting at 2026 Annual Conference on Aurora Powerhouse fast fission reactor targeting 2027-2028 startup at INL using HALEU from processed EBR II spent fuel.
• Aalo AtomicsimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Advanced reactor and fuel technology company presenting at 2026 Annual Conference, participating in industry panels on nuclear deployment.
• AmentumimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Presented on Idaho's role as a nuclear fuel campus at 2026 Annual Conference, supporting fuel cycle development discussions.
• BWX TechnologiesimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Full fuel cycle participant in closing panel at 2026 Annual Conference covering technologies from raw materials to deployment.
• College of Eastern IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Educational partner administering Good Jobs Challenge funds for nuclear technician training and workforce development. Hosted ribbon-cutting for Workforce Training Professional Development Center in September 2024.
• Western Wyoming Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Partner in Advanced Nuclear Workforce Ecosystem providing training for nuclear trades and transitional workforce opportunities. Critical for preparing workforce for Natrium nuclear facility in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
• Idaho State University (ESTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Partner in workforce development consortium providing STEM pathways curriculum and trades training as part of the Good Jobs Challenge grant program.
• Idaho Workforce Development CouncilimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Workforce development partner collaborating on sectoral partnerships to train and place workers in the advanced nuclear energy industry.
• Idaho Sustainability and Energy Coalition (ISEC)importantImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 January 2025Local nonprofit selected by IAEC to complete clean electricity generation feasibility study for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, supporting their journey to clean energy sovereignty.
• Global Partnership of Nuclear CommunitiesimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2024International collaboration including GMF Europe, Energy Communities Alliance (ECA), and Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities. IAEC participates through ECA membership addressing global nuclear community development.
• Idaho National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023INL is a key anchor institution in the INEC Tech Hub, providing world-class nuclear research expertise and facilities. The laboratory supports workforce development programs, technology validation, and serves as a center for advanced reactor demonstration activities.
• Shoshone-Bannock TribescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023Federally recognized sovereign nation participating in clean energy initiatives and exploring small modular reactors and microreactors for clean electricity generation on the Fort Hall Reservation through feasibility studies supported by IAEC.
• State of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023State government partner supporting the INEC Tech Hub initiative, with the Idaho Legislature passing resolutions in support of advanced energy development and the Idaho Department of Commerce actively backing the consortium.
• State of WyomingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023Two-state partnership with Idaho forming the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor. Wyoming governors are actively supporting the INEC proposal and the region is home to the planned Natrium nuclear facility in Kemmerer.
• University of WyomingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023Academic partner in the INEC Tech Hub consortium contributing to research, workforce development, and regional nuclear energy initiatives.
• iNEC Innovation Incubator (I³) StartupsimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023Startups developing technologies in digital systems, sensors, cybersecurity, thermal management, and advanced materials receive funding, mentorship, and market acceleration through the incubator program supporting up to 30 companies.
• Idaho Environmental CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum member providing environmental services and support for Idaho National Laboratory cleanup operations; co-founder of IAEC and key partner in weSTEAM educational initiatives.
• Omega Technical ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum member providing technical services to the nuclear industry and supporting IAEC initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Nuclear Industry Council: U.S. Nuclear Industry Council is a nuclear industry trade association advocating for advanced nuclear technologies including SMRs and microreactors. Closely comparable to IAEC's mission of advancing advanced nuclear commercialization and supply chain development, with similar membership-based model.
• Nuclear Innovation Alliance: Nuclear Innovation Alliance is a non-profit advocating for advanced nuclear energy policy, fuel cycle innovation, and regulatory modernization. Closely comparable to IAEC's policy and innovation focus, particularly around advanced reactors and used fuel management, with similar non-profit advocacy structure.
• Nuclear Energy Institute: Nuclear Energy Institute is the leading U.S. nuclear industry policy and lobbying association, representing utilities, reactor vendors, and fuel cycle companies. Directly comparable to IAEC as a nuclear-focused industry convening body, but operating at national scale rather than regional.
• American Nuclear Society: American Nuclear Society is a professional association for nuclear science and technology, providing technical publications, standards, and member services. Directly comparable to IAEC's role convening nuclear technical and educational stakeholders, though with a national/international professional society scope.
• Clean Energy States Alliance: Clean Energy States Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of state clean energy programs and agencies coordinating on clean energy deployment. Comparable to IAEC as a multi-state convening organization for energy policy, though focused on broader clean energy rather than nuclear specifically.

Emerging players

• Good Energy Collective: Good Energy Collective is a nuclear advocacy organization focused on social equity, environmental justice, and community engagement in advanced nuclear deployment. Comparable to IAEC's community-readiness and tribal engagement work (e.g., Shoshone-Bannock feasibility study), though emerging-stage and policy-focused.
• Partnership for Global Security: Partnership for Global Security is a nonprofit advancing nuclear security, nonproliferation, and clean energy policy internationally. Comparable to IAEC through its participation in the Global Partnership of Nuclear Communities, with overlapping focus on nuclear community development.

Broad incumbents

• Third Way: Third Way is a think tank advancing clean energy policy including advanced nuclear as part of its energy and climate portfolio. Comparable to IAEC in producing policy recommendations supporting advanced nuclear deployment, though with a much broader policy agenda.
• ClearPath: ClearPath is a clean energy advocacy organization focused on accelerating innovation across nuclear, carbon capture, and other clean technologies. Comparable to IAEC in convening industry-government relationships around advanced nuclear, but operates nationally with a broader clean-tech portfolio.

Others

• Atomic Energy Commission (Idaho) / DOE Office of Nuclear Energy: DOE Office of Nuclear Energy funds and oversees the Idaho National Laboratory and federal nuclear R&D programs. Directly relevant as IAEC's primary federal funding and partnership counterparty through EDA, but is a regulatory/funding agency rather than a peer convening organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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