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INFLATION REDUCTION ACT RESOURCES
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Given the cleantech sector’s interest in implications of the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act, Cleantech San Diego has posted to its website a number of relevant resources available to the cleantech community. If you or your company have resources to share, please let us know. View Resources
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On November 9, Cleantech San Diego's Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) will host its annual showcase featuring short presentations from SCEIN startups currently seeking Seed through Series A financing rounds. The presenting companies have cleantech solutions spanning smart grid services, energy services, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, energy storage, and clean transportation. The SCEIN Showcase is designed to raise the visibility of these highly successful companies with investors, strategic partners, potential customers, and the broader cleantech community. Presenting companies are: ChargeNet Stations, Enersion, Harvest Thermal, Helicoid, igrenEnergi, Ivy Energy, ReJoule, Smartville, VECKTA.
November 9, 9:00-11:00 am
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Amazon Web Services Workshops
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startups Team is hosting exclusive workshops in the next month for startups associated with AWS partners such as SCEIN. Please use the links below to sign up.
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Blackhorn Ventures: Talent Session
Early-stage startups compete with everyone for talent. Talent acquisition (and retention) requires more than just developing and managing a hiring process; it requires a persuasive vision, a differentiated product and a transparent approach to company values. Tune in to hear from Christina Curtis (Head of Talent, Blackhorn Ventures), Paul Gilkerson (Partner, TrueSearch), and Muffi Ghadiali (General Manager Ford Pro Charging and CEO of Electriphi (acquired) and get your burning questions about developing, maintaining, and retaining talent answered.
September 12, 3:00 pm
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Women's Venture Summit
Women's Venture Summit is an unmatched event that builds bridges between female founders and investors. The goals of the conference are to boost female founders’ access to capital and to grow the number of female investors who invest in female-led startups. To date, Women’s Venture Summit has facilitated in raising $72 million for female founders.
September 16-17
San Diego, CA
Use discount code "CT_20" for 20% off registration.
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The California Green Summit
The California Green Summit features TED talk style presentations from 15 experts in business, finance, tech, energy, and sustainability, sharing their vision for a better future. The day will bring together people passionate about being more sustainable, as well as furthering their careers in renewable energy, cleantech, business, finance, and entrepreneurship. There will be panels, breakout sessions, networking events, and a happy hour at the end of the day.
September 17
San Diego, CA
Use discount code "CTSD" for 10% off registration.
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California Climate & Energy Collaborative Forum
The 13th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum will take place in San Diego, providing a space for local governments to learn, network, collaborate, and receive targeted support to advance clean energy and climate action solutions. The forum will feature engaging sessions, expert plenaries and keynotes, and new innovative activities to help climate and energy leaders and practitioners connect to learn about innovative projects and strategies, share best practices, and troubleshoot challenges.
September 21-22
San Diego, CA
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Global Clean Energy Action Forum
This September in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum, a joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation ministerial. Governments, international organizations, the private sector, academia, innovators, civil society, and early career researchers and policy makers will join together in a three-day event that features a high-level plenary, topical roundtables with energy and science ministers from 31 countries, CEOs and experts, side events, technology demonstrations, and other activities
September 21-23
Pittsburg, PA
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VERGE 22
VERGE 22 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. Join thousands of leaders — from business, government, solution providers, and startups — working together to address the climate crisis across six strategic areas: clean energy, sustainable transportation, carbon removal, regenerative food systems, net-zero buildings, and the startup ecosystem. Four SCEIN companies are semi-finalists in the VERGE Accelerate pitch competition. Please cast your votes for ChargeNet Stations in the Transport category and Enersion, Harvest Thermal, and Ivy Energy in the Buildings category by September 2.
October 25-27
San Jose, CA
Use discount code "CLEANTECHV22" for 10% off registration.
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San Diego Startup Week
Startup San Diego's annual premier conference brings together entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, executives, and talent to connect, educate, and inspire the San Diego innovation ecosystem. The event is jam-packed with seminars, workshops, panel discussions, special events, and networking sessions aimed to foster inclusive and collaborative community.
October 25-28
San Diego, CA
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TSX Orange County Roadshow
TSX and TSXV invite private high-growth US companies to apply to meet with Canadian capital providers and advisors to explore going public in the next 9 to 18 months. Ideal candidates meet the following criteria:
- have revenue (could be as early as $1-2M in revenue with high growth potential)
- are raising Series B+ growth capital in the next year
- have a strong management team
- are interested to explore the public venture capital route as an alternative to private venture capital
- are building a company to eventually list on Nasdaq or NYSE
Now is the time to start considering this option and getting ready to go public when the markets fully open up again (as they inevitably will). Contact Zac Dobbin for more information. The deadline for interest is September 30.
November 3
Orange County, CA
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GRANT, PRESENTATION, AND AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
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Department of Energy SBIR/STTR Phase I
The full Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Department of Energy's FY23 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 funding was released earlier this month. The Offices of Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Nuclear Physics are participating in this solicitation.
Application Deadline: October 11
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American-Made Challenges: Solar Prize Round 6
Round 6 of the American-Made Solar Prize offers a total of $4.1 million in cash, vouchers, and other prizes for those with bold ideas to revolutionize the solar industry as we know it. The launch of Round 6 begins with the Ready! Contest, in which teams have until October 6 to prepare submissions outlining their solar innovation. Competitors will continue refining their concepts throughout the contests, with the final winners being chosen after the Go! Contest in September 2023.
Competing teams can also participate in the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Contest—which focuses on advancing solar in underserved communities—for additional cash prizes throughout the competition.
If you have a solar invention or idea that you want to elevate to the next level, you are invited to compete in the Solar Prize Round 6.
Submission Deadline: October 6
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San Diego Angel Conference
The San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) is a 7-month cycle that connects angel investors and entrepreneurs and focuses on a ‘getting to yes’ mindset, a culture, and a philosophy that improves deal flow, strengthens the ecosystem, and activates more angel investment.
The first four months (starting in September) are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs solidify their foundations and become more investment-worthy. The E-Track events for entrepreneurs are free and available virtually. This effort wraps up with the SDAC application deadline in December.
Investors then evaluate and analyze applications for the next three months (starting in January). They work together to identify a winner and runners up at the finale in March and investors pool their funds to invest $200,000 in the winning company.
Upcoming E-Track Events:
- September 28 - Self Assessment | Is Your Company Fundable
- October 4 - Your Growth & Funding Track
- October 11 - Customer Discovery
- October 18 - Pitching | Deck Dev & Storytelling
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Upward Labs: Net Zero Lab & Fund
Upward Labs is a Startup Lab and Venture Fund with a goal to fast-track startups in the US. In January 2022, Upward launched its Net Zero Lab & Fund designed to generate innovative solutions to substantial challenges in front of the real estate industry. The lab pairs innovative net zero startups from around the world with a limited number of large commercial and multifamily owners, operators, and developers who are committed to achieving carbon reduction and net zero in their properties. If you have a relevant solution that can decarbonize the real estate industry, join the Net Zero lab's network to explore this opportunity.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Cleantech Group Innovation Challenge Hub
Looking to scale your innovation? Need ideas, resources, and advice to take your startup to the next level? From clean energy to transport, recycling, chemicals, agriculture, and the latest in AI, you can search the Innovation Challenge Hub to find opportunities to work with corporates, investors, accelerators, and programs dedicated to helping create a cleaner, cooler future.
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