CLEAN TECH OPEN- SOUTHEAST REGION

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Sun, 2013-08-04 22:37 — Albert Gomez

http://www2.cleantechopen.org/

About

The Cleantech Open is a not-for-profit organization that runs the world’s largest accelerator for cleantech startups. Our mission is to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges.

Since our founding in 2005 by leaders in Silicon Valley and Boston, our organization has established itself as the leading force for accelerating clean technology entrepreneurs. Of the over 700 companies we have worked with in the United States alone, nearly half have gone on to raise external capital now totaling over $800 million.

A network of more than 2,000 volunteers powers this process: remarkable professionals who lend their time and expertise to entrepreneurs, facilitating the growth of the cleantech industry and the positive impact that will come from such technologies.

With eight active regions across US our ultimate goal is to have these connections be truly global where a startup based in Minneapolis can receive mentoring from an expert in Denver – or Paris, license its technology to a strategic partner in Texas – or Delhi, and receive capital from Boston, Sand Hill Road, or a corporate investor anywhere in the world. The Cleantech Open provides the platform for that kind of interaction and visibility.

SOUTHEAST REGION

The Southeast region hosted its first accelerator in 2011. The region covers Alabama, Delaware,District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and will look to establish a network of contestants, sponsors, partners and volunteers in 2013.

We welcome your participation as an applicant, volunteer, sponsor or partner. Please contact us with questions or inquiries.

How to Apply for the Accelerator
How to Get Involved
How to Become a Sponsor

Follow the process listed here and when prompted, select the proper region

Do you want to meet and work with others to help clean technology entrepreneurs succeed? The Southeast Cleantech Open is largely driven by professional volunteer effort, and your help is essential to making this region an on-going success.

Check out current programs and volunteer needs.
Not all volunteer categories may be applicable. The following are volunteer needs specific to the Southeast Cleantech Open:

• Applicant Recruitment

• Events

• Marketing

• PR & Social Media

• Judging

• Mentor Program

• Sustainability

• Sponsorship

• Training Program

• Alumni Program

The Southeast Cleantech Open has committees organized around these various volunteer categories. To get involved or to find out more ways to volunteer, please contact us.

BECOMING A SPONSOR

The Southeast Cleantech Open is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and partners who have made the Accelerator possible. We encourage companies, institutions and individuals to reap the benefits of sponsorship while giving innovative clean technology businesses the opportunity to succeed in the marketplace.

For a list of current Cleantech Open sponsors, please click here.

There are a variety of ways to get involved on the sponsor level. You may view the benefits of all levels here. We are happy to meet with you to discuss your involvement in our organization.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

Please click the department below that best matches your new request:

US Accelerator

Questions about the US Accelerator, i.e. eligibility, process, submission - including setting up a new region.

Exhibitor Information

Request informaiton on exhibiting at Cleantech Open events and request an exhibitor spot at Cleantech Open event. Note: you must be affiliated with the Cleantech Open to be eligible.

Global Competition

Questions about the global competition, i.e. eligibility, process, submission - including setting up a new country

Green Society Memberships

Questions about making a real difference and becoming a Green Society Member.

Innovation Partners

Inquiries about the Innovation Partners program

Media

News stories, media requests, and public relations

Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program Questions

Sponsorship

Sponsorship questions and opportunities