The California Clean Tech Open, a competition to accelerate the creation of clean technology companies, announced the launch of its second annual competition.
This year’s competition will award cash, services, and office space valued at more than $600,000 to early-stage innovators in six critical technology categories: renewable energy, transportation, smart power, energy efficiency, green building, and air/water/waste management.
In addition to prizes for the winners, finalists have the opportunity to engage in six months of mentorship and networking exercises including business-process workshops, technology symposia, and presentations designed to impart the skills and knowledge needed for success.
“Our nation’s labs and garages contain a wealth of innovation and untapped potential for developing and sustaining a robust clean tech economy. Like a ‘start up-in-a-box’ for clean tech, the California Clean Tech Open imparts the capital and guidance needed to help move the most promising of those early stage ideas into market reality,” said Michael Santullo, co-chair of the California Clean Tech Open.”
The California Clean Tech Open is sponsored by Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California. The competition is supported by a diverse array of businesses, educational institutions, government leaders and private individuals, and run by a dedicated group of volunteers including business professionals, scientists, environmentalists and entrepreneurs.
The launch event is May 15th at San Francisco City Hall, 5-7:30 PM. To register, please visit:
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