Energy Innovation Pioneers

Each year, the Energy Innovation Pioneers program at CERAWeek features a select group of promising startups working on early-stage innovations that have the potential to disrupt the global energy industry.

As the program celebrates its 20th year, it continues to shine a spotlight on cutting-edge technologies and visionaries driving the transformation of the energy landscape.

We are delighted to share with you the 2025 class of Energy Innovation Pioneers:

• Capsol: Wendy Lam, Chief Executive Officer
• Enerkem: Michel Chornet, Chief Executive Officer
• FulcrumAir: Patrick Arnell, Chief Executive Officer
• Paces: James McWalter, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
• Via Separations: Dr. Shreya Dave, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
• WATTER: James Hancock, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

These companies epitomize the spirit and drive for invention characterizing the energy industry.