VeniSIA is a sustainability innovation accelerator, to be based in Venice and devoted to the development of business ideas and technology solutions able to face climate change and other environmental challenges.
VeniSIA attracts institutions, companies and individuals who share the belief that it is the perfect background to provide ideas and solutions for those sustainable development challenges that are applicable to Venice fragile and unique environmental ecosystem, and yet scalable, to the benefit of the whole planet.
VeniSIA’s ultimate purpose is not to make an accelerator in Venice but to make an accelerator out of Venice.
SMi Group's 17th annual Gas to Liquids conference & exhibition Dale Butler
The first brochure for SMi Group's 17th annual Gas to Liquids 2014 conference & exhibition is here. Don't miss this event, the longest running and most successful GTL event in the world
VeniSIA is a sustainability innovation accelerator, to be based in Venice and devoted to the development of business ideas and technology solutions able to face climate change and other environmental challenges.
VeniSIA attracts institutions, companies and individuals who share the belief that it is the perfect background to provide ideas and solutions for those sustainable development challenges that are applicable to Venice fragile and unique environmental ecosystem, and yet scalable, to the benefit of the whole planet.
VeniSIA’s ultimate purpose is not to make an accelerator in Venice but to make an accelerator out of Venice.
SMi Group's 17th annual Gas to Liquids conference & exhibition Dale Butler
The first brochure for SMi Group's 17th annual Gas to Liquids 2014 conference & exhibition is here. Don't miss this event, the longest running and most successful GTL event in the world
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/emoji
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
Cleantech Open is the oldest and largest cleantech startup accelerator program, with the mission to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve our greatest environmental and energy challenges. Through our annual business competition and accelerator program, we connect cleantech startups with the people and resources that will accelerate their success, and provide a national platform for public visibility. Learn more about our Northeast program in 2015!
Towards an Energy-Efficient Economy: Market Solutions, Policy and BarriersAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
February 17, 2010
Eilat- Eilot: International Renewable Energy Conference
Why isn’t the market driving cost-effective energy efficiency? Callahan joined a distinguished group of presenters (including Yael Cohen Paran, CEO of Israel Energy Forum) and Darrell Smith (president of the International Window Film Association) in a panel chaired by Ze’ev Gross, Israeli minsiter of National Infrastructures Resource Management to discuss existing barriers and possible solutions towards effectively penetrating the market with energy efficient technologies and practices.
2016 Cleantech Open Northeast Impact ReportGina Bellato
Learn more about Cleantech Open Northeast's accelerator by reading about the startups, mentors, partners, and sponsors involved in the program. This report contains specific details about the 2016 program.
In 2020 Cleantech Open Northeast (CTONE) had the largest cohort ever with 47 startups matched with close to 175 mentors. In mid March we pivoted smoothly to 100% virtual programming. Every single startup received assistance with their participation fees from sponsors in Maine, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Canada, as well as from the Wells Fargo IN2 program at NREL. Each of the four regional winners -- Andluca Technologies, Polycarbin, RenewCO2 and T-Omega Wind -- earned $10,000 in cash. Polycarbin and CLIP were recognized as two of the six National Finalists.
We had a special focus on impact investing with a workshop at the Academy, educational webinars, and the chance for each of the startups to have a one-on-one consultation to measure their impact related to their GHG emissions reduction. We also analyzed and documented the impact of Cleantech Open Northeast. Slide three shows 68% of our startups since 2005 are still in business, employing over 3300 people. The cohorts are becoming increasingly diverse, and we aim to continue that trend.
Trish Fleming was recognized as the Cleantech Open National Volunteer of the Year, and she received the Northeast Lifetime Service Award. Roland Scott was recognized as both National and Northeast Mentor of the Year. Thank you to our long-time Regional Premier Sponsors MassCEC and NYSERDA for your continued support. With the help of many, we are combating the climate crisis, and growing the cleantech economy. With the prospective Biden-Harris administration and your support we hope to do even more!
2012 National Launch Party Program GuideCleantechOpen
Two competitions and challenges will be on the launch pad. The Cleantech Open Business Accelerator & Competition and the NASA Night Rover Challenge start their trajectories on this stellar evening.
It’s an exciting evening of interactive exhibits and unbeatable networking. Green Barrel wine will flow, hors d’oeuvres will be passed and new connections will be made.
Meet the people who count in cleantech, in Silicon Valley and the world beyond.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/emoji
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, promising self-driving cars, medical breakthroughs, and new ways of working. But how do you separate hype from reality? How can your company apply AI to solve real business problems?
Here’s what AI learnings your business should keep in mind for 2017.
Study: The Future of VR, AR and Self-Driving CarsLinkedIn
We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
This SlideShare explores the full results of this study, including detailed market-by-market breakdowns of intention levels for each technology – and how attitudes change with age, location and seniority level. If you’re marketing a tech brand – or planning to use VR and wearables to reach a professional audience – then these are insights you won’t want to miss.
Cleantech Open is the oldest and largest cleantech startup accelerator program, with the mission to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve our greatest environmental and energy challenges. Through our annual business competition and accelerator program, we connect cleantech startups with the people and resources that will accelerate their success, and provide a national platform for public visibility. Learn more about our Northeast program in 2015!
Towards an Energy-Efficient Economy: Market Solutions, Policy and BarriersAlliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
February 17, 2010
Eilat- Eilot: International Renewable Energy Conference
Why isn’t the market driving cost-effective energy efficiency? Callahan joined a distinguished group of presenters (including Yael Cohen Paran, CEO of Israel Energy Forum) and Darrell Smith (president of the International Window Film Association) in a panel chaired by Ze’ev Gross, Israeli minsiter of National Infrastructures Resource Management to discuss existing barriers and possible solutions towards effectively penetrating the market with energy efficient technologies and practices.
2016 Cleantech Open Northeast Impact ReportGina Bellato
Learn more about Cleantech Open Northeast's accelerator by reading about the startups, mentors, partners, and sponsors involved in the program. This report contains specific details about the 2016 program.
In 2020 Cleantech Open Northeast (CTONE) had the largest cohort ever with 47 startups matched with close to 175 mentors. In mid March we pivoted smoothly to 100% virtual programming. Every single startup received assistance with their participation fees from sponsors in Maine, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Canada, as well as from the Wells Fargo IN2 program at NREL. Each of the four regional winners -- Andluca Technologies, Polycarbin, RenewCO2 and T-Omega Wind -- earned $10,000 in cash. Polycarbin and CLIP were recognized as two of the six National Finalists.
We had a special focus on impact investing with a workshop at the Academy, educational webinars, and the chance for each of the startups to have a one-on-one consultation to measure their impact related to their GHG emissions reduction. We also analyzed and documented the impact of Cleantech Open Northeast. Slide three shows 68% of our startups since 2005 are still in business, employing over 3300 people. The cohorts are becoming increasingly diverse, and we aim to continue that trend.
Trish Fleming was recognized as the Cleantech Open National Volunteer of the Year, and she received the Northeast Lifetime Service Award. Roland Scott was recognized as both National and Northeast Mentor of the Year. Thank you to our long-time Regional Premier Sponsors MassCEC and NYSERDA for your continued support. With the help of many, we are combating the climate crisis, and growing the cleantech economy. With the prospective Biden-Harris administration and your support we hope to do even more!
2012 National Launch Party Program GuideCleantechOpen
Two competitions and challenges will be on the launch pad. The Cleantech Open Business Accelerator & Competition and the NASA Night Rover Challenge start their trajectories on this stellar evening.
It’s an exciting evening of interactive exhibits and unbeatable networking. Green Barrel wine will flow, hors d’oeuvres will be passed and new connections will be made.
Meet the people who count in cleantech, in Silicon Valley and the world beyond.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdfPeter Spielvogel
Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
• What is SAP Fiori and why it matters to you
• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
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Welcome to Startup Success 101:
How to Make Darn Sure (or Near as Darn it)
That Your Application is Accepted
in the 2014 Cleantech Open Accelerator
Tips for applying successfully to the world’s largest
cleantech accelerator
The Webinar will start at 10:30am, PDT.
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Welcome to the National Webinar Series
•With the Cleantech Open since 2007
•Mentor Chair 2007 - 2008
•Executive Director 2009 - present
MC:
Rex Northen,
Executive Director, Cleantech Open
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This is Not an Exercise … It’s About
Real Problems
Real Solutions
Real Money
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It’s About a Global Challenge …
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Energy demand soaring
Consumption skyrocketing
Oil supply peaking
Fresh water increasingly contaminated
Waste is filling land and oceans
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Accelerate Hard
Join the planet’s largest cleantech
accelerator – the place to accelerate
your business into the fast lane
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Cleantech Open
the World’s Largest
Clean Technology Accelerator
2,000+ volunteers
8 regional US accelerators covering 50 states
100+ annual events in 26 key U.S. metro areas
Global Ideas in 23+ countries
Global Accelerator in 6 countries
Who We Are
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Quick Facts
founded
a not-for-profit
volunteer
professionals
(US only)
alumni companies
$ raised by alumni
annual events in
26 Cities (US only)
2005
501
(c)(3)
2,000+
865
$900M+
100+
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Our Mission (What)
The mission of the Cleantech Open is to
find, fund and foster entrepreneurs
with big ideas that address today’s
most urgent energy, environmental and
economic challenges.
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Deliver a reliable, repeatable process
that increases the chances of making a
cleantech startup successful … You will
progressively “de-risk” your business,
with the aim of making it more attractive
to prospective investors and customers.
Our Goal (How)
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The Cleantech Open Ecosystem (How)
Metro/State
Regional
National
We foster emerging businesses by surrounding them with local, regional and national
resources, and connect other stakeholders across geographical boundaries
We foster emerging businesses by surrounding them with local, regional and national
resources, and connect other stakeholders across geographical boundaries
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Competition or Accelerator?
It’s Both
Accelerator Program
Training
Mentoring
Access to Capital
Showcases
Competition
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It’s …
Training
• 1,000+ participating mentors nationally:
generalists and specialists
• 20+ Business Clinics nationally
• Regional event and showcases
• Global Forum
• Press exposure
• Relationships with Strategic Investors
• National Investor Series: “Pitch Panels” |
“Networking Receptions” | “Investor Connect”
• National Academies, National Webinars,
Regional Training
• Mock Judging, Business Clinics
Mentoring
Access
to Capital
Showcasing
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Over 100 National & Regional Events …
Annual Launch (Feb/Mar) Breakfast Briefings (Jan-Apr) Organizers’ Congress (Mar)
Investor Mixers (April - Sep) Regional Awards (Oct) Global Forum (Nov)
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… plus Training, Mentoring, Capital, Showcases
Regional and National Media Academies (Jun) Training Program (Jul-Sep)
Business Clinics (Aug-Sep) Speed Investing Exhibit Booths (Conference, Forum)
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It’s 10 Steps of Business Model Training and
Mentoring, and Insights From World-Class Experts
Steve Blank
Educator and author
The Startup Owner's
Manual
Rodrigo Prudencio
Partner, Nth
Power
Trond Unneland
VP and Managing
Executive,
Chevron
Technology
Ventures
Andrew Chung
Partner,
Khosla Ventures
Jenny Kassan,
CEO, Cutting Edge
Capital
Dave Graham,
Founding Partner
GreenStart
Matthew Trevithick,
Partner, Venrock
Guy Kawasaki
Special Advisor
Motorola Business
Unit of Google
Eileen Tanghal, Sr.
Investment
Director, Head of
Applied Ventures
Speakers at previous Academies and Webinars include …
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It’s a Pathway to Winning Awards
$20,000 in cash and services* (1-5 Finalists per region)
~300 Applicants ~150 Regional Semifinalists
up to 30 Regional Finalists up to 8 Regional Sustainability Winners
up to 8 National Category Winners
One National Winner
One National Sustainability Winner
$10,000 in cash and services*
Participation in training, mentoring, access to capital, showcasing
$200,000 in investment and services*
*All cash prizes may be in the form of a seed investment (convertible note) and are subject to change
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Highlights & Impact Since 2006
•865 alumni companies
•100+ regional and national events
•Expansion to all 50 states
•Over 60% of all Cleantech Open graduate
companies are still active
•Over $900M in funding reported
•Over half of all active companies have
raised investment capital averaging over
$2 million per company
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Small Sample of Funding
(over half of graduates raise $)
COMPANY CLEANTECH OPEN STATUS FUNDING
Adura Technologies 2006 Energy Efficiency Winner Western Region $25.5M
Alphabet Energy
2009 Energy Efficiency &
Sustainability Winner
Western Region $29M
Aurora Biofuels 2006 Transportation Runner -UP Western Region $64M
EcoFactor 2009 National Grand Prize Winner Western Region $13.9M
Enervault 2009 Smart Power Semifinalist Western Region $24.5M
FloDesign 2009 National Grand Prize Winner Northeast Region $143M
PowerAssure 2008 Smart Power Winner Northeast Region $35M
Halotechnics 2006 Renewable Energy Finalist Western Region $7.4M
Mission Motors 2007 Transportation Finalist Western Region $14.7M
FinSix (OnChip) 2010 Category Winner Northeast Region $5.2M
SustainX Energy 2008 Finalist Northeast Region $20M
Xolve 2010 Finalist Midwest Region $6M
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Success Stories
FloDesign Wind
Northeast Region
2008 Regional Winner
Next generation wind turbine
$143m raised to date
EarthClean
Midwest Region
2010 Regional Winner
Green fire suppression
$4m raised to date
Mission Motors
Western Region
2007 Regional Winner
2010 Alumni winner
Advanced electric powertrains
$14.7m raised to date
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Success Stories
Liquid Piston
Northeast 2006
Hyper-efficient compact
engine
Raised $21.5M to date
Sedona Solar
Rocky Mountain 2012
InteliTrack Rail Tracking
Systems follow the sun to
capture 40% more energy
from each panel
Partnered with Maruntech
Enterprises in India.
SunBug Solar
Northeast 2008
Solar energy consulting and
installation company
Strategic partnerships with
multiple panel makers and
finance partners.
2012 Angies's List Super
Service award in solar.
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Success Stories
Sustainable Systems
Int’l
Southeast 2012
Sustainability Winner
Selling the MilkPod™, a self
contained bulk milk chiller to
collect milk in remote villages
2 demo units to Nestlé Kenya
Whole Trees Structure
North Central 2011
National Category winner
Whole tree modular
structural building systems
that can replace steel
$100,000 SBIR grant
42 tons CO2 abated, 12 tons
water saved in 2013
Oscomp
Northeast Region, 2011
Compressed natural gas
delivered by truck--virtual
pipeline solutions
$13.1M investment including
Chevron.
Distribution deal with Global
Partners LP in New England
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Success Stories
Cool Energy
Rocky Mountain 2009
Sustainability Winner
Low temperature Stirling Engine
converts waste heat into energy
& boosts gen-set output by 20%
$1M DOE grant in 2013 to build
and test 1st
20kW prototype.
10 patents granted
Solum
Western 2009
Soil testing, agricultural
sensing
Opened 12.5K sq ft lab in
Ames, IA
$17m Series B in 2012
25 employees
Cerahelix
Northeast 2012
National Finalist
Invented the first ceramic
filter that filters at high
purity and low pressure
Awarded $1M Phase II SBIR
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Power Assure
2008 Winner
2008 Sustainability Award Winner
On-demand energy efficiency
• Received a $5 million grant from
the U.S. Department of Energy
• Won $2.5 M Series A funding from
DFJ
• $14.5 M Series B including
investment from Dominion
Resources
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“I had been mentoring Power Assure and was tremendously impressed
by their technology, team, and plan. At a break in a Cleantech Open
meeting, I introduced myself to Josh Rafaelli in a chance meeting in the
hallway at WSGR. We talked and he mentioned he was a VC at DFJ.
I gave a short pitch for Power Assure and that led to our first meeting at
DFJ, at which Donnie Foster did an outstanding job. With support from
Clemens Pfeiffer [another Cleantech Open mentor], they converted that
meeting into seed funding and that led in turn to this $2.5M Series A.”
Power Assure – Ed Murray
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Eight U.S. Regions
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Eight Technology Categories
Chemicals &
Advanced Materials
Information &
Communications
Technology
Green Building
Transportation
Energy Generation
Energy Efficiency
Agriculture,
Water & Waste
Energy Distribution
& Storage
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It’s an Action-Packed Year
2014 Accelerator Calendar (US)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Jul-Sep
National Webinars
Aug
Regional
Business Clinics
Tue, Sep 9
Accelerator
Deadline &
Global Ideas
Competition
Deadline
Thu, Sep 18
Regional
Mock Judging
Late Sep –mid-Oct
Wed. Oct.29 (NE)
Regional Judging
Regional Awards
Thu-Fri, Nov 13-14
Global Forum
Judging & “Connects”
(11/13); Expo,
speakers, gala dinner
(11/14)
Feb/Mar
Accelerator Launches
(by Region)
Wed, Jun 4
Accelerator Participant
Welcome Webinar
Tue-Wed, Jun 17-18
(Columbia U – NYC)
National Academy
East Coast
Fri-Sun, Jun 27-29
National Academy
West Coast
Thu, May 1
Accelerator
Application
Deadline
Wed, May 21
Accelerator
Participants
Announcement
APPLICANT RECRUITMENT (OCT ’13 – APR ‘14)
TRAINING (JUN– SEP)
NETWORK BRIEFINGS (JAN ‘14 – APR ’14)
May 20
DC Int’l
Event
Sat, Mar 1
Super Early Bird
Deadline
Tue, Apr 1
Early Bird Deadline
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Get a Head Start … Apply Early!
*Student teams must have a full-time student as Team Leader and at least half the team must be students.
To qualify for early-bird pricing you must pay for your application no later than 5pm
(Pacific Time) on the dates below, and you must complete your application no later
than 5pm (Pacific) on May 1.
Pay By Date Application Fee
March 1 (Nov – Mar 1)
Super Early Bird
$40 per team (professionals)
$20 per team (students)*
April 1 (Mar 2 – Apr 1)
Early Bird
$90 per team (professionals)
$40 per team (students)*
May 1 (Apr 2 – May 1)
Final Deadline
$140 per team (professionals)
$90 per team (students)*
If Accepted Participation Fee
June 1 –- Participation Fees Due
$475 per person
(minimum of two people per team)
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2014 Accelerator Criteria & Participation Fee
• Application Criteria
o $1m max in external private financing, cumulative
o $5m max from grants or friends and family, cumulative
o 1 US resident, citizen or legal alien minimum per team
• Participation Fee (as Accelerator Participants)
o $475 Per Person + $50 for LaunchPad Central (just announced)
o 1% contribution to the equity pool*
o Minimum of 2 members per team required
o Heavily subsidized by sponsors and the generous contributions
of many volunteers across the country
* Not optional – but you may withdraw your equity pool participation at any time up to Oct 1 this year
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The Equity Pool
% of equity pool
Cleantech Open Na onal
Your Cleantech Open
Region
Class of 2014
Mentors 2014
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Participation Fee Includes …
• Participation at the National and/or East Coast Academy
• Participation in all Training: Webinars, Business Clinics, Mock Judging
• Participation in Mentor, Investor, Sustainability Programs
• Meals at National and/or East Coast Academy, Global Forum*
• Exhibition space at Regional Events and Global Forum*
• Tickets to all regional and most national events^
• Academy and Webinar training materials
• Access to LaunchPad Central for highly discounted fee of $50/user
• Autodesk® Product Design Suite Ultimate
* Most, but not all of your meals will be catered at our events.
^ Excluding National VIP Events/Receptions.
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Why Apply?
• Up to 30 of this year’s
participating companies will each
walk away with up to $20,000 in
cash and services
• One startup will land the grand
prize of $200,000 in investment
and services*
Picture Yourself Here
2013 National Grand Prize Winner
PowWow, Western Region
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*All cash prizes in the form of a seed investment (convertible note) and are subject to change
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Summary – What’s in it For You?
Participation in the Cleantech Open’s ten-step process: a proven, step-by-
step program to maximize your chances of building a great cleantech business
Access to the world’s largest pool of cleantech mentors
Premium software package from Autodesk worth $10,000+ free to every
participating startup
Access to media, investors, prospective customers. Let the world
know you’ve been accepted into the program and you’ll create immediate
buzz
Participation in the amazing Cleantech Open Academy in June
Local entrepreneurship activities: mixers, receptions, connections,
resources, mentors, workshops, business clinics, July to September
Showcase and connections at the:
- Regional Awards and Expo in October
- Global Forum Awards, Expo and Investor Connect in November
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Global Partner
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National Premier Sponsor
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National Sponsors
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Our Regional Sponsors
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43. Make the Difference – Join the Cleantech Open
• Apply for the world’s largest cleantech accelerator
• Volunteer to become an active part of driving our programs
• Mentor the startups that will create jobs & save the planet
• Partner to connect your network with our evolving ecosystem
• Sponsor to build your brand and gain privileged access
• Donate to help us help more cleantech entrepreneurs thrive
• Attend Regional & National Events
Connect | Enable | Accelerate
www.cleantechopen.org
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www.cleantechopen.org/launchhere
Launch Here
It’s about challenges that effect our environment, economies and people
to put your ideas, products and businesses in the fast lane to rise and meet the challenges and be the solution
World’s only business accelerator focused solely on clean technology.
Our definition – how CTO looks at it
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Our definition – how CTO looks at it
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We cover the 50 states so you can enter in the region where you or most of your team resides
There are 8 categories to choose from…choose the one that best fits your technology or service…confused…contact us
Dates in red are application deadlines
(Talk through the key dates)
(Review the criteria – mention that more details are in the application part of the website)
(Drive home that the $475 is a very low price and we can offer it because of our sponsor support and all the volunteers that work in the accelerator and deliver the program)
This is for each paid member of your team….
Our sponsors support the programs we deliver to accelerate your businesses.