The document provides information about the Cleantech Open accelerator program and competition. It outlines the agenda for a 60 minute webinar on how to apply and ensure acceptance into the 2012 competition. It discusses the Cleantech Open ecosystem and mission to fund cleantech entrepreneurs. The webinar will cover an overview of the accelerator, how to apply, tips to ensure acceptance, and a question and answer period.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about applying to the 2012 Cleantech Open accelerator program. It outlines the application process and timeline, which includes applying by May 8th, being notified of semifinalist status by May 23rd, and participating in mentorship, training and showcase events from June to November if accepted as a semifinalist. Key application criteria include having received less than $1 million in private financing and $5 million total from all sources. The participation fee for semifinalists is $475 per person and includes access to the training program and events. The goal is to help cleantech startups accelerate through the program to the next level.
The document summarizes the Cleantech Open Northeast accelerator program. It finds, funds, and fosters cleantech entrepreneurs to address energy, environmental and economic challenges. It has over 40 volunteers, connects startups to over 175 mentors and judges, and has helped over 200 alumni in the Northeast raise $230 million total. The accelerator provides training, mentoring, access to investors and prizes to help cleantech startups succeed.
Club Foundation presentation pdf versionRotary 1010
The document discusses Rotary Foundation's perception as a humanitarian aid agency versus its reality as an international educational and peace organization. It highlights key Foundation programs like Ambassadorial Scholars, Group Study Exchange, and peace studies. The Foundation is unique in that it builds on Rotary clubs' global network to support humanitarian projects and causes beyond what individual clubs could achieve alone.
The document outlines the itinerary for a visit by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to Singapore from October 18-20, 2011. On the first day, the group will tour the Singapore Deltares Water Alliance facilities and research centers. The second day includes meetings with Singapore's Public Utilities Board, Environmental Water Industry office, and visits to water infrastructure projects. The final day consists of a boat trip to Semakau Landfill and St. John's Island with the National Environment Agency. The visit aims to showcase Singapore's water management expertise and research collaborations.
This document summarizes the agenda and content of a two-day workforce program performance training in Alaska. The training focused on improving integration across programs, collaborative problem solving, and developing action plans to address challenges like declining resources and increasing program impact. Participants engaged in group discussions to generate ideas for enhancing performance, efficiency, and service integration.
Overview of the Commercialisation Australia Funding Program, presented by Sheryl Frame, WA Case Manager, Commercialisation Australia at ICWA R&D Workshop held on 14 November 2012 at the Jakovich Function Centre in Henderson.
The document outlines the Insight Innovation Platform, which aims to bridge gaps between brands, technology solutions, and the insights industry through knowledge sharing and global collaboration. It establishes events, programs, and online resources to support innovation in market research and insights. Key elements include regional conferences, an insight innovation competition, a vendor knowledge management system, and incubators to support emerging companies. The platform brings together various stakeholders to generate value for all parties.
The document discusses sustainability efforts at Salvos Stores triggered by sustainability education. It describes how attending a sustainability course was an "eye opener" and motivated the general manager to implement changes. Since then, Salvos Stores has made progress in areas like purchasing hybrid trucks, installing more efficient lighting and rainwater tanks, reducing paper usage, and calculating their first carbon inventory. Their sustainability strategy going forward includes further reducing waste and emissions, engaging partners, and ongoing reporting.
How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted ...CleantechOpen
The document provides information about applying to the 2012 Cleantech Open accelerator program. It outlines the application process and timeline, which includes applying by May 8th, being notified of semifinalist status by May 23rd, and participating in mentorship, training and showcase events from June to November if accepted as a semifinalist. Key application criteria include having received less than $1 million in private financing and $5 million total from all sources. The participation fee for semifinalists is $475 per person and includes access to the training program and events. The goal is to help cleantech startups accelerate through the program to the next level.
The document summarizes the Cleantech Open Northeast accelerator program. It finds, funds, and fosters cleantech entrepreneurs to address energy, environmental and economic challenges. It has over 40 volunteers, connects startups to over 175 mentors and judges, and has helped over 200 alumni in the Northeast raise $230 million total. The accelerator provides training, mentoring, access to investors and prizes to help cleantech startups succeed.
Club Foundation presentation pdf versionRotary 1010
The document discusses Rotary Foundation's perception as a humanitarian aid agency versus its reality as an international educational and peace organization. It highlights key Foundation programs like Ambassadorial Scholars, Group Study Exchange, and peace studies. The Foundation is unique in that it builds on Rotary clubs' global network to support humanitarian projects and causes beyond what individual clubs could achieve alone.
The document outlines the itinerary for a visit by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to Singapore from October 18-20, 2011. On the first day, the group will tour the Singapore Deltares Water Alliance facilities and research centers. The second day includes meetings with Singapore's Public Utilities Board, Environmental Water Industry office, and visits to water infrastructure projects. The final day consists of a boat trip to Semakau Landfill and St. John's Island with the National Environment Agency. The visit aims to showcase Singapore's water management expertise and research collaborations.
This document summarizes the agenda and content of a two-day workforce program performance training in Alaska. The training focused on improving integration across programs, collaborative problem solving, and developing action plans to address challenges like declining resources and increasing program impact. Participants engaged in group discussions to generate ideas for enhancing performance, efficiency, and service integration.
Overview of the Commercialisation Australia Funding Program, presented by Sheryl Frame, WA Case Manager, Commercialisation Australia at ICWA R&D Workshop held on 14 November 2012 at the Jakovich Function Centre in Henderson.
The document outlines the Insight Innovation Platform, which aims to bridge gaps between brands, technology solutions, and the insights industry through knowledge sharing and global collaboration. It establishes events, programs, and online resources to support innovation in market research and insights. Key elements include regional conferences, an insight innovation competition, a vendor knowledge management system, and incubators to support emerging companies. The platform brings together various stakeholders to generate value for all parties.
The document discusses sustainability efforts at Salvos Stores triggered by sustainability education. It describes how attending a sustainability course was an "eye opener" and motivated the general manager to implement changes. Since then, Salvos Stores has made progress in areas like purchasing hybrid trucks, installing more efficient lighting and rainwater tanks, reducing paper usage, and calculating their first carbon inventory. Their sustainability strategy going forward includes further reducing waste and emissions, engaging partners, and ongoing reporting.
13-0827 Tell your story sell your story webinar_CleantechOpen
This document provides guidance on effectively presenting a business to potential investors or judges. It discusses the importance of communicating your story in a way that connects with your audience over simply providing content. The three main rules discussed are: 1) Focus on selling your business rather than the technology, 2) Keep explanations concise by "netting it down", and 3) Tell your story in a engaging way. Examples are given of both effective and ineffective ways to apply these rules when presenting.
This document discusses networked learning and enhancing student engagement through collaboration. It provides examples of collaborative tools that can be used in online courses like discussion boards, Google Docs, blogs, Padlet, Todaysmeet.com, Collaborize Classroom, Skype Classroom, and Twitter. It also asks questions about where collaborative tools could be added in courses, how to encourage collaboration, potential roadblocks, and how to address those roadblocks.
This document contains a question and answer session about sustainability and telling your business story. Some key points discussed include:
- When providing a software or app, consider the sustainability of your data centers and supply chain, such as using renewable energy.
- Both customers and large partners increasingly care about sustainability, so addressing issues like your supply chain is important.
- There are now many investors interested in sustainable and impact investments, so having a mission beyond profit will not necessarily turn investors away.
The document provides information about organizing and fundraising for the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Walk event. It includes tips for team captains on recruiting team members, fundraising strategies like creating an online fundraising page and sending letters/emails, and ideas for fundraising events and activities. The overall goal is to raise awareness and funds to support the American Lung Association's efforts to prevent lung disease.
This document contains a question and answer session about sustainability and telling your business story. Some key points discussed include:
- When providing a software or app, consider the sustainability of your data centers and supply chain, such as using renewable energy.
- Both customers and large partners increasingly care about sustainability, so addressing issues like your supply chain is important.
- There are now many investors interested in sustainable and impact investments, so having a mission beyond profit will not necessarily turn investors away.
The document outlines the agenda for a webinar series hosted by Cleantech Open. The webinar series provides mentorship and guidance to cleantech startups. The agenda lists the dates and topics that will be covered in the summer webinar program, including sessions on business models, markets, fundraising, and preparing for investor presentations. It also outlines the agenda for the September 11th national webinar, which will include a session on perfecting the startup pitch as well as an overview of the next steps in Cleantech Open's program.
This document summarizes a webinar about applying successfully to the Cleantech Open accelerator program. It provides an overview of Cleantech Open, which is the world's largest cleantech accelerator program. It has helped over 800 companies that have collectively raised over $900 million. The webinar provides tips on writing a strong application, highlighting Cleantech Open's global network and resources for mentorship, training and access to investors. It also shares success stories of companies that have benefited from participating in Cleantech Open accelerator programs.
LaunchPad Central General Training SessionCleantechOpen
The document provides an overview of an upcoming training session that will cover topics like the business model canvas, customer development, training messages, team presentations, and settings. It encourages attendees to test their hypotheses after the training and get feedback from potential customers. It also provides support resources for any questions.
The Cleantech Open is the world's largest clean technology business competition and incubator program, launched in 2006. It accelerates cleantech startups in sectors like energy, transportation, and green building by providing training, mentoring, and opportunities to win startup funding prizes. Over 190 teams have competed, and 80% of alumni companies remain viable. Alumni have raised over $150 million. The program is expanding to new regions in the US and internationally to foster more cleantech startups and jobs.
The Cleantech Open runs the world's largest cleantech business competition to find, fund, and foster promising clean technologies. It provides entrepreneurs and inventors resources to launch successful cleantech companies. Through a 10-month training program, over 150 sponsors have funded the Cleantech Open with $2 million to support nearly 200 startups, which have collectively raised over $150 million. Sponsorship provides access to emerging technologies and qualified business leads in the cleantech sector.
Commercialisation Australia provides funding to technology SMEs in Australia to help them commercialize innovations and move ideas from research to market. The document outlines different types of grants available, including skills and knowledge grants, proof of concept grants, and early stage commercialization grants of up to $2 million. Examples are provided of three companies—BuildingIQ, SmartWard, and Globaltech—that received funding to develop new technologies in areas like building energy management, hospital administration, and mining instrumentation.
SURGE Accelerator, a member of the TechStars Network, is a mentor-driven seed accelerator empowering entrepreneurs solving the world’s energy problems using software. Based in Houston, “The Energy Capital of the World”, SURGE Accelerator rapidly assists companies innovating and exploiting the massive shifts in technology, policy, and expertise taking place in the traditional energy industry by providing them with the seed funding and connecting them to the capital, expertise, customers, and the energy eco-system. SURGE will assist entrepreneurs innovating in three primary segments – Smart Grid, Energy Trading and Risk Management, and the Digital Oilfield. SURGE’s first class will launch in the Spring of 2012. For more information, please visit our website at www.surgeaccelerator.com.
The ACTION network connects cleantech incubators across New England to support green businesses and job growth. It aims to accelerate startup success through collaboration between incubators, universities, investors, and other stakeholders. The network provides startups with services like office space, prototyping facilities, funding assistance, and introductions to potential partners and customers.
In this presentation, learn what state services and funding are available for growing technology companies. Each year, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) dedicates $25 million to help build companies with high growth potential. The MEDC is organizing a statewide bus tour to educate early-stage tech companies on programs ranging from business support to venture capital. Visit http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Entrepreneurs-and-Innovators/
The document describes Houston's Mentor-driven Seed Accelerator program called SURGE, which will provide capital, mentorship, and connections to entrepreneurs developing energy and IT technologies. The 12-week program will support 10 startup teams with $30,000 each in capital and mentorship from over 50 mentors from VC firms, energy companies, and entrepreneurs. The goal is to help startups pilot and commercialize their technologies, with the potential for follow-on funding and partnerships. SURGE aims to build the leading accelerator focused solely on enabling energy efficiency technologies through information technology.
2017 Cleantech Open Northeast Impact ReportGina Bellato
Cleantech Open is a global accelerator program that aims to help early-stage cleantech startups grow their business with mentorship, training, visibility, and access to capital. The Northeast region has headquarters in Boston, MA at NECEC Institute. Check out the 2017 Impact Report to learn more about how the accelerator works with the northeast cleantech ecosystem.
This document discusses Speedy's "One Plan" sustainability program. It provides an overview of One Plan, explaining that it is Speedy's sustainability philosophy and captures everything they do to be a sustainable business. It discusses why sustainability is important now from both an environmental and commercial perspective. It also outlines some elements of One Plan, including working with suppliers and customers. Later sections provide more details on initiatives like the GO product range, supplier excellence program, and sustainability workshops for suppliers.
The summary of the document is:
1) Cleantech Open Northeast supported 42 startups, hosted 27 events, and facilitated over 880 connections among members of the Northeast cleantech community in 2015.
2) For the first time ever, two of their Northeast-based startups swept the national business competition, winning both the National Grand Prize and the National Runner-Up Prize.
3) None of this would be possible without their community of volunteers, partners, and sponsors who support Cleantech Open Northeast's mission of finding, funding, and fostering the most promising cleantech startups.
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!
The Cleantech Open National Conference 2012 presentation discusses the growth of the Cleantech Open accelerator program. It operates in 7 US regions and 23 countries, supporting over 2,000 volunteers and 581 startups since 2006. The conference highlights the program's training, mentoring, access to capital, and showcase opportunities for cleantech startups. Recent alumni have raised over $660 million. Categories of participating startups include energy efficiency, transportation, renewable energy, and more. The presentation argues that 2012 marks a turning point where cleantech has arrived as a mainstream industry due to trends in funding and support for ending fossil fuel subsidies.
This document provides information about the UK selection process for the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) in 2016. It discusses the objectives of environmental and sustainable development awards. It outlines the RSA's involvement in previous UK environmental awards schemes and explains the purpose of the RSA Environment Awards Forum and accreditation process. The selection criteria for the 2016 EBAE categories are presented, including the objectives to select a maximum of 12 entries per member state with at least one small/medium enterprise per category.
This document provides information about the UK selection process for the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) in 2016. It discusses the objectives of environmental and sustainable development awards. It outlines the RSA's involvement in previous UK environmental awards schemes and explains the purpose of the RSA Environment Awards Forum and accreditation process. The selection criteria for the 2016 EBAE categories are presented, including the objectives to select a maximum of 12 entries per member state with at least one small/medium enterprise per category.
13-0827 Tell your story sell your story webinar_CleantechOpen
This document provides guidance on effectively presenting a business to potential investors or judges. It discusses the importance of communicating your story in a way that connects with your audience over simply providing content. The three main rules discussed are: 1) Focus on selling your business rather than the technology, 2) Keep explanations concise by "netting it down", and 3) Tell your story in a engaging way. Examples are given of both effective and ineffective ways to apply these rules when presenting.
This document discusses networked learning and enhancing student engagement through collaboration. It provides examples of collaborative tools that can be used in online courses like discussion boards, Google Docs, blogs, Padlet, Todaysmeet.com, Collaborize Classroom, Skype Classroom, and Twitter. It also asks questions about where collaborative tools could be added in courses, how to encourage collaboration, potential roadblocks, and how to address those roadblocks.
This document contains a question and answer session about sustainability and telling your business story. Some key points discussed include:
- When providing a software or app, consider the sustainability of your data centers and supply chain, such as using renewable energy.
- Both customers and large partners increasingly care about sustainability, so addressing issues like your supply chain is important.
- There are now many investors interested in sustainable and impact investments, so having a mission beyond profit will not necessarily turn investors away.
The document provides information about organizing and fundraising for the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Walk event. It includes tips for team captains on recruiting team members, fundraising strategies like creating an online fundraising page and sending letters/emails, and ideas for fundraising events and activities. The overall goal is to raise awareness and funds to support the American Lung Association's efforts to prevent lung disease.
This document contains a question and answer session about sustainability and telling your business story. Some key points discussed include:
- When providing a software or app, consider the sustainability of your data centers and supply chain, such as using renewable energy.
- Both customers and large partners increasingly care about sustainability, so addressing issues like your supply chain is important.
- There are now many investors interested in sustainable and impact investments, so having a mission beyond profit will not necessarily turn investors away.
The document outlines the agenda for a webinar series hosted by Cleantech Open. The webinar series provides mentorship and guidance to cleantech startups. The agenda lists the dates and topics that will be covered in the summer webinar program, including sessions on business models, markets, fundraising, and preparing for investor presentations. It also outlines the agenda for the September 11th national webinar, which will include a session on perfecting the startup pitch as well as an overview of the next steps in Cleantech Open's program.
This document summarizes a webinar about applying successfully to the Cleantech Open accelerator program. It provides an overview of Cleantech Open, which is the world's largest cleantech accelerator program. It has helped over 800 companies that have collectively raised over $900 million. The webinar provides tips on writing a strong application, highlighting Cleantech Open's global network and resources for mentorship, training and access to investors. It also shares success stories of companies that have benefited from participating in Cleantech Open accelerator programs.
LaunchPad Central General Training SessionCleantechOpen
The document provides an overview of an upcoming training session that will cover topics like the business model canvas, customer development, training messages, team presentations, and settings. It encourages attendees to test their hypotheses after the training and get feedback from potential customers. It also provides support resources for any questions.
The Cleantech Open is the world's largest clean technology business competition and incubator program, launched in 2006. It accelerates cleantech startups in sectors like energy, transportation, and green building by providing training, mentoring, and opportunities to win startup funding prizes. Over 190 teams have competed, and 80% of alumni companies remain viable. Alumni have raised over $150 million. The program is expanding to new regions in the US and internationally to foster more cleantech startups and jobs.
The Cleantech Open runs the world's largest cleantech business competition to find, fund, and foster promising clean technologies. It provides entrepreneurs and inventors resources to launch successful cleantech companies. Through a 10-month training program, over 150 sponsors have funded the Cleantech Open with $2 million to support nearly 200 startups, which have collectively raised over $150 million. Sponsorship provides access to emerging technologies and qualified business leads in the cleantech sector.
Commercialisation Australia provides funding to technology SMEs in Australia to help them commercialize innovations and move ideas from research to market. The document outlines different types of grants available, including skills and knowledge grants, proof of concept grants, and early stage commercialization grants of up to $2 million. Examples are provided of three companies—BuildingIQ, SmartWard, and Globaltech—that received funding to develop new technologies in areas like building energy management, hospital administration, and mining instrumentation.
SURGE Accelerator, a member of the TechStars Network, is a mentor-driven seed accelerator empowering entrepreneurs solving the world’s energy problems using software. Based in Houston, “The Energy Capital of the World”, SURGE Accelerator rapidly assists companies innovating and exploiting the massive shifts in technology, policy, and expertise taking place in the traditional energy industry by providing them with the seed funding and connecting them to the capital, expertise, customers, and the energy eco-system. SURGE will assist entrepreneurs innovating in three primary segments – Smart Grid, Energy Trading and Risk Management, and the Digital Oilfield. SURGE’s first class will launch in the Spring of 2012. For more information, please visit our website at www.surgeaccelerator.com.
The ACTION network connects cleantech incubators across New England to support green businesses and job growth. It aims to accelerate startup success through collaboration between incubators, universities, investors, and other stakeholders. The network provides startups with services like office space, prototyping facilities, funding assistance, and introductions to potential partners and customers.
In this presentation, learn what state services and funding are available for growing technology companies. Each year, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) dedicates $25 million to help build companies with high growth potential. The MEDC is organizing a statewide bus tour to educate early-stage tech companies on programs ranging from business support to venture capital. Visit http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Entrepreneurs-and-Innovators/
The document describes Houston's Mentor-driven Seed Accelerator program called SURGE, which will provide capital, mentorship, and connections to entrepreneurs developing energy and IT technologies. The 12-week program will support 10 startup teams with $30,000 each in capital and mentorship from over 50 mentors from VC firms, energy companies, and entrepreneurs. The goal is to help startups pilot and commercialize their technologies, with the potential for follow-on funding and partnerships. SURGE aims to build the leading accelerator focused solely on enabling energy efficiency technologies through information technology.
2017 Cleantech Open Northeast Impact ReportGina Bellato
Cleantech Open is a global accelerator program that aims to help early-stage cleantech startups grow their business with mentorship, training, visibility, and access to capital. The Northeast region has headquarters in Boston, MA at NECEC Institute. Check out the 2017 Impact Report to learn more about how the accelerator works with the northeast cleantech ecosystem.
This document discusses Speedy's "One Plan" sustainability program. It provides an overview of One Plan, explaining that it is Speedy's sustainability philosophy and captures everything they do to be a sustainable business. It discusses why sustainability is important now from both an environmental and commercial perspective. It also outlines some elements of One Plan, including working with suppliers and customers. Later sections provide more details on initiatives like the GO product range, supplier excellence program, and sustainability workshops for suppliers.
The summary of the document is:
1) Cleantech Open Northeast supported 42 startups, hosted 27 events, and facilitated over 880 connections among members of the Northeast cleantech community in 2015.
2) For the first time ever, two of their Northeast-based startups swept the national business competition, winning both the National Grand Prize and the National Runner-Up Prize.
3) None of this would be possible without their community of volunteers, partners, and sponsors who support Cleantech Open Northeast's mission of finding, funding, and fostering the most promising cleantech startups.
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!
The Cleantech Open National Conference 2012 presentation discusses the growth of the Cleantech Open accelerator program. It operates in 7 US regions and 23 countries, supporting over 2,000 volunteers and 581 startups since 2006. The conference highlights the program's training, mentoring, access to capital, and showcase opportunities for cleantech startups. Recent alumni have raised over $660 million. Categories of participating startups include energy efficiency, transportation, renewable energy, and more. The presentation argues that 2012 marks a turning point where cleantech has arrived as a mainstream industry due to trends in funding and support for ending fossil fuel subsidies.
This document provides information about the UK selection process for the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) in 2016. It discusses the objectives of environmental and sustainable development awards. It outlines the RSA's involvement in previous UK environmental awards schemes and explains the purpose of the RSA Environment Awards Forum and accreditation process. The selection criteria for the 2016 EBAE categories are presented, including the objectives to select a maximum of 12 entries per member state with at least one small/medium enterprise per category.
This document provides information about the UK selection process for the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) in 2016. It discusses the objectives of environmental and sustainable development awards. It outlines the RSA's involvement in previous UK environmental awards schemes and explains the purpose of the RSA Environment Awards Forum and accreditation process. The selection criteria for the 2016 EBAE categories are presented, including the objectives to select a maximum of 12 entries per member state with at least one small/medium enterprise per category.
The 18th Annual Awards for Excellence in BPM & Workflow recognize outstanding implementations from around the world that demonstrate innovation, successful implementation methodology, and business impact. A panel of expert judges will evaluate finalists across categories including Europe, North America, Middle East/Africa, Pacific Rim, and South and Central America. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.
Presentation Given By Future Vision Committee Member Mark Daniel Maloney on Saturday 5 May, at the 2012 International Institute preconvention meeting in Bangkok.
BNIM presented their qualifications and approach for designing the new LPL Financial campus. Their team has extensive experience with sustainable and high-performance buildings, including numerous LEED Platinum and net-zero projects. BNIM uses an integrated design process involving all stakeholders to establish goals and priorities. Their approach includes gathering input through surveys, interviews and workshops to understand user needs, benchmarking other successful workplaces, and refining the program and massing concepts through an iterative design process.
The document provides information about an upcoming event hosted by MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge on navigating the Massachusetts cleantech landscape in 2020. It includes an agenda with presentations on various cleantech incubators and accelerators in the region, including Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in North America. The event aims to help cleantech startups understand resources available to support their companies.
The 2021 Cleantech Open Northeast Impact Report summarizes the program's activities and accomplishments for the year. It highlights that the program grew internationally, with startups participating from multiple countries. Princeton NuEnergy of New Jersey won the National Grand Prize. The report provides statistics on the diversity of the 2021 cohort and lists the regional winners. It also summarizes events like the regional finals, global forum, and the support provided to help startups scale their impact.
This document provides an overview and agenda for the Cleantech Open 2014 Accelerator program. It introduces the speakers and topics that will be covered during the event. The agenda includes welcome remarks, an overview of the accelerator from the executive director, an introduction to the business model canvas, a discussion of worksheets and deliverables, a presentation on the LaunchPad Central platform, and a closing Q&A session. The accelerator program will provide training, mentoring, opportunities to access capital and showcase companies, and aims to help cleantech startups achieve commercial success and win cash prizes.
This document summarizes a webinar on communicating the value of cleantech startups to stakeholders. It provides tips for crafting an effective story or narrative when presenting your business. Some key points include focusing on the business rather than the technology, keeping messages concise, and differentiating your solution for customers in terms of benefits like simplification or cost savings. Presenters are advised to infuse passion and avoid jargon. The goal is to engage listeners and leave them with a clear understanding of how your offering creates value.
This document summarizes a webinar hosted by Cleantech Open on sustainability. It outlines their summer program schedule and sessions on various business topics. It then provides a detailed summary of their August 27th session on sustainability that covered sustainability judging criteria, life cycle assessment, supply chain management, metrics and reporting, and B Corporation certification. The session featured several guest speakers and provided resources on measuring and improving sustainability performance.
13 0813 webinar q & a legal environment, issues and riskCleantechOpen
This document summarizes questions and answers from a webinar on the legal environment, issues, and risks related to cleantech startups. Some of the key topics discussed include common restrictive covenants in investment deals, typical timelines for angel and venture capital exits, benefits of operating agreements for LLCs versus statutes for corporations, estimating costs and revenues for pre-revenue companies, valuing founder equity, and intellectual property issues like patent defensibility. Standard practices for cap tables and convertible debt discounts are also addressed.
13 0806 webinar q & a financial analysis and planningCleantechOpen
This document contains a summary of questions and answers from webinars on financial analysis and planning for Cleantech Open participants. Key topics discussed include: defining average selling price and monetizing electronic data flows; addressing low-margin but reliable industries; outsourcing manufacturing versus capital expenditures; estimating costs and revenues for software and pre-revenue companies; and using financial advisors. Mentors provided guidance on getting feedback, meeting deadlines, and formatting responses.
13 0730 webinar q & a product & technology validation - alternative sources f...CleantechOpen
This document summarizes a Q&A session for companies participating in the Cleantech Open on validating their product and market. Questions focused on how EcoFactor got a meeting with Comcast through their network, what their presentation looked like before funding, and the value proposition around home analytics. The responses provided advice on talking to customers and other market players to find data when direct competitors are small, and that pursuing both direct and partner sales channels is possible.
13 0723 webinar q & a markets and getting to them & legalCleantechOpen
This document summarizes questions and answers from two webinars about product/market fit and public relations for startups. In the product/market fit webinar, participants asked questions about identifying customer pain points, reaching different types of customers, and classifying stakeholders. The presenter emphasized talking directly to customers, understanding their current buying process, and being specific rather than general. In the public relations webinar, questions focused on issuing press releases, measuring PR effectiveness, targeting reporters, and when to launch online presences. The presenter advised ordering press releases strategically, using a variety of metrics, building long-term relationships with junior reporters, and having a tangible message before "going public".
13 0716 webinar q & a product market fit and public relations special topicCleantechOpen
This document summarizes questions and answers from two webinars about product/market fit and public relations for startups. For the product/market fit webinar, questions focused on identifying customer pain points, reaching different types of customers like large companies or general public, and classifying stakeholders. Answers emphasized talking directly to customers, understanding their current buying process, and mapping the decision chain. For the public relations webinar, questions covered issuing press releases, measuring PR effectiveness, targeting reporters, and when to launch online presences. Answers recommended ordering press releases strategically and building long-term relationships with junior reporters.
13 0709 webinar q & a business model canvas and launch pad centralCleantechOpen
This document summarizes questions and answers from two Q&A sessions on the Business Model Canvas and LaunchPad Central. In the first session, questions focused on addressing undervalued markets, managing demand that outstrips supply, intellectual property strategies, and approaches for capital-intensive high-demand products. The second session addressed concerns about confidentiality in LaunchPad Central, when to use customer interviews vs comments, how many interviews are needed to invalidate a hypothesis, strategies for reaching target customers, login issues, and approaches for customers without a prototype.
The document summarizes questions and answers from two webinar sessions - one on attracting top talent as a startup and allocating equity, and another on working with utilities. For attracting talent, it is suggested to leverage one's vision and include potential hires as co-founders. When allocating equity, there is no generic guideline and it depends on each company and business case, aiming to be fair. For working with utilities, they are interested in automation and information technologies. Demonstration results may be shared between utilities through groups like the Consortium for Energy Efficiency. National Grid in Massachusetts is a contact for more information on combined heat and power programs.
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The document summarizes a webinar session about working with utilities. It provides details about three speakers from major utilities: Mananya Chansanchai from PG&E, Robyn Zander from SCE, and Tom Coughlin from National Grid. The webinar covered various utility programs and opportunities for emerging clean technologies to engage with utilities, including submitting technologies for consideration, useful information to provide, and testing programs.
This document summarizes a webinar presented as part of the Cleantech Open program. The webinar focused on concepts related to executing business plans and developing an effective core team. It discussed how to identify skill gaps on the current team and how to attract new members to fill those gaps. It also explained how business models and customer needs should drive organizational processes and determine the skills required on the team. The webinar provided examples of management team resumes and discussed how to evaluate if a team has the right skills and experience to achieve 18-month milestones.
This document provides an overview of capitalization tables and related topics. It begins with an explanation of actual and pro forma capitalization tables, including the key components of each. It then discusses the different types of securities that can be on a capitalization table like common stock, options, and convertible debt. The rest of the document reviews who is typically included on a capitalization table such as founders, employees, investors. It also covers related topics like vesting, anti-dilution protection, an example Series A term sheet and pro forma capitalization table. The document aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to understanding and working with capitalization tables.
This document summarizes a webinar hosted by Cleantech Open on August 13, 2013. The webinar focused on legal environments, issues, and risks for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. It included discussions on legal issues related to investments, intellectual property, operations, and exit strategies. Attendees were encouraged to consider how to address potential legal issues and risks in their business plans and models. The webinar provided an overview of key legal considerations and took questions from participants.
This document outlines a webinar on financial analysis and planning for early stage enterprises presented as part of the Cleantech Open program. The webinar agenda includes developing financial models, applying business model innovation to create value, scenario analysis, and sources of funding. Key financial metrics and information for startups are discussed such as revenue, costs, burn rate, gross margin, capital needs, and cash flow. Developing a financial model by mapping the business model canvas to financial statements is also covered.
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This document summarizes a webinar hosted by Cleantech Open on alternative sources of funding, specifically grants. It provides an overview of a presentation by John Breshears on strategies for identifying, applying for, and securing grant funding. These include searching databases of federal and state grant opportunities, directly on agency websites, and paying attention to programs like SBIR/STTR. The presentation outlines key parts of a grant proposal like work scope, schedule, budget, and team. It emphasizes clear communication of project objectives and milestones. Executing a grant also requires meeting reporting requirements and understanding accounting procedures. Networking and asking questions of program managers can aid in learning about opportunities and increasing chances of success.
This document outlines the agenda for a webinar on technology and product validation hosted by Cleantech Open. The webinar covers defining technology and value creation, technology validation through intellectual property development and third-party validation, product validation with prototypes and assessing product economics, and preparing technologies and products for manufacturing and scaling. It provides worksheets and judging criteria for technology and product validation. The webinar instructs participants to focus on validating their technologies and products through customer discovery, prototypes, and third-party organizations over the coming weeks.
This document summarizes a webinar presented as part of the Cleantech Open series. The webinar focused on markets and getting to them. It included discussions on value creation from factory to field, mapping customer buying processes, analyzing market size and growth rates, discovering market infrastructure, developing pilot customers, and creating repeatable sales models. The presentation provided templates and questions to help structure analyses of key topics such as market forces, industry forces, competitors, and substitutes. The webinar aimed to help participants develop strategic plans for entering markets and reaching customers.
This document outlines an agenda for a webinar hosted by Cleantech Open on July 16, 2013 focusing on product/market fit and customer validation. The webinar will include a discussion of value creation through innovation, identifying customer segments for cleantech enterprises, defining value propositions, and conducting customer validation. It provides an overview of worksheets and judging criteria related to customer discovery and product/market fit. The webinar aims to help cleantech companies better understand their initial buyers and validate their target product/market through customer interviews.
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UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
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1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
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What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
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Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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How to make darn sure (or near as darn it) that your application is accepted in the 2012 cleantech open
1. Join Us
Startup Success 101:
How to Make Darn Sure (or Near as Darn it)
That Your Application is Accepted
in the 2012 Cleantech Open
2. Our 60 Minute Agenda
• A Little About the Cleantech Open (5 minutes)
• Impact & History of the Accelerator & Competition (5 minutes)
• How the Accelerator & Competition Work (10 minutes)
• How to Apply (10 minutes)
• How to Make Darn Sure (or near as Darn It) that Your
Application Will Get Accepted (5 minutes)
• Have Your Questions Answered (15 minutes)
3. The Cleantech Open Ecosystem
Our Network of Networks Our Team…
Venture
Capital
Government National
Labs
Cleantech Open Service
Foundations
Participants & Alumni Providers
Volunteers,
Mentors, Judges
Individual Corporations
Donors
Utilities
4. Our Mission
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.
5. Cleantech Open Runs the World’s Largest
Cleantech Accelerator
US Regional Business
Founded
Competitions
A Not-For-Profit States
Volunteer
Annual Events in
Professionals
26 Cities Nationwide
Nationwide
6.
7. The World’s Largest Cleantech Accelerator
• National Academies, National Webinars, Regional
Training Training
• 861 participating mentors nationally: 475
Mentoring generalists and 386 specialists
• 18+ Business Clinics nationally
• National Investor Series: Pitch Panels
Access to Capital Networking Receptions, Investor Connect
• Regional event and showcases
Showcasing • National Conference & Global Forum
• Press exposure
8. Results and Impact
Since 2006
• 581 US alumni companies
• 40% of US alumni companies have
received external funding
• $660 million+ received to date,
from 225 reporting US alumni
• $154 million secured in the last
12 months
9. Our Alumni are Getting Funded - Over $660M
Company Cleantech Open Status Date Amount
Adura Technologies 2006 Energy Efficiency Winner 2010 $12M
Alphabet Energy 2009 Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Winner 2011 $12M
EarthClean 2010 North Central Finalist 2011 $1M
EcoFactor 2009 National Grand Prize Winner 2010 $5.9M
FloDesign 2009 National Grand Prize Winner 2010 $37.5M
Green Volts 2006 Renewable Energy Finalist 2010 $35M
Halotechnics 2006 Renewable Energy Finalist 2010 $5.2M
Mission Motors 2007 Transportation Finalist 2010 $4.7M
OnChip Power 2010 Northeast Winner 2011 $1.8M
Rivertop Renewables 2009 Rocky Mountain Winner 2011 $4.75M
SustainX Energy 2008 Northeast Finalist 2011 $20M
Xolve 2010 North Central Finalist 2011 $2M
10. What Cleantech Open Alumni Are Saying
“I’ve been to business “The Cleantech Open did
school. It takes a few years. an outstanding job of
This takes a concentrated providing us with
two months, it’s pretty informative workshops
intense, and it’s probably and extraordinary
more important. It really mentors…
prepares you to move a To us, this was more than a
company forward.” competition, it was an
invaluable learning
Dennis Murphy,
Ground Source Geothernal, experience.“
2008 Green Building Runner Up and 2008
Sustainability Award Winner Gabriel Ayala,
Enovative Group,
2008 Energy Efficiency Finalist
12. The Pathway to Winning
~150 Regional Semifinalists
Participation in mentoring, events (over 50% of all applicants)
Up to 24 Regional Finalists
$20,000 in cash and services for each Regional Finalist (typically three finalists per region)
7 Regional Winners 7 Regional Sustainability Winners
Plus $10,000 in cash and services for each Regional Winner (one per region)
And $10,000 in cash and services for each Regional Sustainability Winner (one per region)
1 National Winner
Plus $250,000 in cash and services for one National Grand Prize Winner
Grand Prize includes up to $100,000 cash (seed investment)
All cash prizes may be cash grant and/or investment and are subject to change
13. Here’s How It Works
1 Apply Within Your Region 6 7 Become a Regional Finalist
and receive expert Present your idea to a and receive a “Startup in a Box”
feedback Regional Judging of cash and services
and mentoring Panel and receive
worth $20,000
expert feedback
2 Qualify as a Semifinalist 5 Participate in the
8 Exhibit at the Global Forum
to receive $45,000+ worth Regional Business and present your ideas
Clinics to sharpen your
of training, services, to investors and
business plan,
mentoring, network and presentation and business leaders
visibility, including … strategy
3 4 9 Win the Grand Prize
Participate in the Participate in the and receive up to $250,000*
National Conference, Academy, an acclaimed,
showcase your idea
worth of cash, services,
intensive, 3-day training
and meet future national press coverage
course led by experts
clients and investors and more
14. 1 Apply Within Your Region
PACIFIC
NORTHWEST NORTH
NORTH EAST
CENTRAL
WESTERN
ROCKY
MOUNTAIN
MID
ATLANTIC
SOUTH
CENTRAL
15. 1 Apply Within Your Category
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Green Building
Air, Water & Waste
Transportation
Smart Power
16. 1 Apply Early!
… and work with our team to
finalize your application.
For questions,
call our 800#: 888-989-6736
(989-OPEN)
or complete a ticket:
www.cleantechopen.com/questi
onbusinesscompetition
17. 2-5 Qualify as a Semifinalist. Events include:
Annual Launch (Feb/Mar) Breakfast Briefings (Jan-Apr) Networking Mixers (Jun - Nov)
National Conference (Jun) Regional Awards (Oct) Global Forum (Nov)
18. 2-5 … Mentoring, Training, Capital, Showcases
Regional and National Media Academies (Jun/Jul) Training Program (Jul-Sep)
Business Clinics (Jul-Aug) Investor Series Exhibit Booths (Conference, Forum)
19. 2 Qualify as a Semifinalist & Be
Matched to a Mentor
Access the specialist mentor database for specialized
help with your technology and business model …
20. 3 Exhibit at the National Conference
June 21st 2012
San Jose | California
1,000 + Attendees
21. 4 Participate in the National Academy
June 22-24th 2012 | San Jose | CA
or
June 28-29th 2012 | Boston | MA
• Customer/market discovery, business model evaluation, validation and pivots
• Fundamentals of sourcing funding and pitching to investors
- prepare or polish your 10-15 minute investor pitch
• IP strategy
• Principals of financial modeling
• How to win the Cleantech Open competition
• Come out with the tools to complete your worksheets
- required for the final rounds
22. 5 The 10-week Summer Program
Date National Webinar Topics Special Topic Sessions
7/10 Business Model Canvas Cap Tables
7/17 Product / Technology Validation Term Sheets
Market & Getting To It
7/24 Size, Trends, Competitive Dynamics, Regional Webinar
Channels, etc.
Financials Analysis & Modeling
7/31 Regional Webinar
Strategy
8/7 Risk Analysis Regional Seminar * Regional Business Clinics
8/14 Execution & Team Needed to Execute Regional Seminar* Regional Business Clinics
8/21 Legal/Organization Structure Regional Seminar* Regional Business Clinics
8/28 Sustainability Sustainability
Mentor Assessment, Executive
9/4 Regional Webinar
Summary & Presentation
* and/or local networking event/mixer
23. 5 The 10 Tuesdays
9-3 9-3
9-2 9-2 Business Business
Business Business Clinics Clinics
Clinics Clinics (NE) (SA)
9-3 (NC) (SC)
9-2 9-2 Business
Business Business Clinics
Clinics Clinics (RM)
(CA) (NW)
2-4 2-4 3-5 3-5
Webinar or Webinar or Webinar or Webinar or
Regional Regional Regional Regional
Seminar * Seminar * Seminar * Seminar *
3-5 3-5 4-6 5-7 5-7 6-8 6-8
National National National National National National National
Webinar Webinar Webinar Webinar Webinar Webinar Webinar
5-7 5-7 6-8
Webinar or Webinar or Webinar or
Regional Regional Regional
Seminar * Seminar * Seminar *
* and/or local networking event/mixer
24. 6-7 Regional Judging & Awards
Become a Regional Finalist and
Receive a “Startup in a Box” of cash
and services worth $20,000
Receive Expert Feedback
25. 8 Participate in the Global Forum
November 8 - 9th 2012 | Silicon Valley | CA
Showcase Investor Connect Pitch to future
Customers & Investors
• Showcase your products and services in the Global Forum Expo
• Participate in Investor Connect
• Present to a panel of judges on stage to 1,000+ investors, and business leaders
who will decide on the national winner
26. 9 Win The National Grand Prize of $250K*
Category Winner
National Grand Prize Winner
All Semifinalists, Finalists and Winners are part of our
Alumni Network for life
*grant and/or investment and in-kind services
27. Getting Started
• Enter the 2012 Competition
www.cleantechopen.com/launchhere
• Create a Team
Note: you will need a minimum of 2 team members (including
the team leader) by May 8th to qualify
• Access your Online Application
Complete and submit by May 8th, 2012, 11:59pm, PDT
• View this helpful video http://vimeo.com/39806006
28. 2012 Application Criteria and Fees
Application Criteria*
• $1m max in external private financing, cumulative
• $5m max from grants or friends and family, cumulative
• 1 US resident, citizen or legal alien minimum per team
Application Fee
• $140 Per Team (professionals)
• $90 Per Team (students)
Participation Fee (as Semifinalist)
• $475 Per Person
• Heavily subsidized by sponsors and the generous contributions of many
volunteers across the country
*Must meet all eligibility criteria by May 8th
29. Participation Fee Includes
• Participation at the National and/or East Coast Academy
• Participation in all Training (Seminars and Webinars)
• Participation in Mentor, Investor, Sustainability Programs
• Some Meals at National Conference, National and/or East Coast
Academy, Global Forum*
• Exhibition space at National Conference, Global Forum*
• Tickets to all regional and most national events^
* Most, but not all of your meals will be catered at our events.
^ Excluding National Investor Panel and National VIP Events/Receptions.
30. Participation Fee Includes
• Materials like the new book from
Steve Blank & Bob Dorf “The Startup
Owner’s Manual”
• Exclusive Software Offer from the Autodesk
Clean Tech Partner Program - a full
commercial software license of the
Autodesk® Product Design Suite at no cost
(up to $10,000 value) to all semi-finalists
who attend either the East or West Coast
Academies.
31. Deadline for Application Submissions
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
11:59pm, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Semifinalists Will be Notified – May 23rd
• Semifinalist Participation Fee of $475 per team member
(Minimum team size of 2 people) – includes participation in full
program (excludes travel and accommodation)
National Conference June 21 – San Jose, CA
National Academy (West Coast) June 22-24 – San San Jose, CA
AND/OR
National Academy (East Coast) June 28 & 29 – Boston, MA
(participation at one National Academy by at least one
member of your team, or a deputy, is mandatory)
32. Participation in Full Program
Regional Business Clinics Tuesdays, July – September –
Recommended. Locations will vary by region.
Remote access may be available
Final Worksheets deadline – Sept. 10th (Mandatory)
Regional Mock Judging September 18th – Recommended.
Location will vary by region.
Remote access may be available in some regions
Regional Judging and Awards October 9th -12th - In your
region. Date will vary by region (Mandatory)
Global Forum, November 8th – 9th – Bay Area, CA
(Mandatory for Finalists; major opportunity for Semifinalists)
37. Making Darn Sure (or near as Darn It) That Your
Application Will Get Accepted
38. Round 1 Judging Criteria
Judging Description
Criterion
Technology the technology or service is potentially disruptive and/or demonstrates the potential
for a sustainable competitive advantage; the product, service or business model has
protected or protectable IP
Market the potential market size is large enough for sustained business growth, and aligned
with the expectations of possible funding sources (if any)
Team minimum two people; team members must credible, able to attract additional quality
team members; at least one team member US resident, citizen, or legal alien; no
member of the team is directly affiliated with the operation of the Cleantech Open
Basic Due the team owns its own IP, or has an exclusive license to the IP or to a key improvement
Diligence in the IP, or has reasonable expectation of being able to secure such a license; the team
believes their IP claims are valid; team members are well-reputed
Funding the company has received less than $1M from private third party investors and less
than $5M from all other sources of funding (maximum $6M in total)
39. Key Areas of Focus for a Winning Application
3. Technology & IP
40. Key Areas of Focus for a Winning Application
2. Market
41. Key Areas of Focus for a Winning Application
7. The Company (Team)
42. Key Areas of Focus for a Winning Application
10. Funding
43. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Create an account with the Cleantech Open by starting here
44. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Fill out all required information to create your free
Cleantech Open account
45. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Make sure that you’re logged in
so the system can recognize you
46. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
• Create your team name
• Make sure you read the release and check the
button
47. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
• Select the category you fill best suits your idea or prototype.
Note that if we feel you are in the wrong category we will
move you to the correct one.
• Check whether you are a professional team or student team
49. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
1
Add a team member. You must have a
minimum of two (2) team members prior to
participating as a Semifinalist
50. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
1
Invite other team members.
NOTE: Send invitations to the same email address they
used when setting up their Cleantech Open account.
Make sure they have *first* set up an account before
you send invitations.
51. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Once each team member has received the
notification, have them click on the link and it
will connect them to your team
52. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Once your team member has clicked to accept
the team invitation they will see this page.
They can then click on “Review/Finish Entry” to
collaborate with your team
53. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
As you complete the steps you will see checkmarks
against steps that have been completed- it is important
to note that you must click on the title of item to be
completed and not on the square box
54. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Please take your time completing the online
application – don’t wait until the last day to get
started. You can save the page as many times as you
need to until May 8, 2012, 11:59PM, PDT.
55. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
Please remember to complete all areas of your application
56. Key Steps to Starting Your Journey
* Not all
regions
provide
mentors
before the
semifinals…
but you can
always
contact us
to receive
guidance
Requesting a Mentor *- Important: If requesting a mentor, be
make sure to select “Yes” in answer to the question “Do you
need…”.
57. Not An Applicant? Get Involved…
• Apply to compete in 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 our 2012 National Conference June 21, 2012
58. Join us again for any final questions
Final Applicant Webinar Tuesday, May 3
May 3, 2012
10am PDT
11am MDT
12pm CDT
1pm EDT
Steve Hahn, Dow Chemical
Cleantech VC