Looking for funding, strategic partnerships, or cross-border opportunities?
The Entrepreneur Showcase provides capital-seeking cleantech innovators with 10 minutes on stage to pitch top cleantech investors, financiers and corporate buyers. In the past ten years, over 475 cleantech entrepreneurial growth companies have presented at Cleantech Forums, collectively securing financing totaling more than $3.5 billion.
The application deadlines have now passed for both Cleantech Forum San Francisco, March 26-28, 2012, and Cleantech Forum Europe, April 16-18, 2012, in Munich. Check back here later for applications to present at next year’s Forums!
The Entrepreneur Showcase provides capital-seeking cleantech innovators with 10 minutes on stage to pitch top cleantech investors, financiers and corporate buyers. In the past ten years, over 475 cleantech entrepreneurial growth companies have presented at Cleantech Forums, collectively securing financing totaling more than $3.5 billion.
The application deadlines have now passed for both Cleantech Forum San Francisco, March 26-28, 2012, and Cleantech Forum Europe, April 16-18, 2012, in Munich. Check back here later for applications to present at next year’s Forums!
What does presenting entail?
If selected, your company’s CEO will have 10 minutes on stage at the Forum for a 7-minute presentation and 3 minutes of audience Q&A. All audience members will receive a 1-page cover sheet with your company’s basic information, as well as an electronic copy of your Executive Summary.
Prior to the Forum, presenting companies will receive an exclusive prep session, led by a committee of seasoned VCs – past prep sessions have included investors from RockPort Capital, CMEA, Expansion Capital, Acumen Fund, Rho Ventures, Yellow and Blue, and SET Venture Partners. These mandatory and invaluable prep sessions are held in advance of the Forum, to help presenters refine their pitches and make the most of their time on stage.
Who can apply?
Any company in the cleantech space that is seeking financial investment, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or partners to help expand in the global market is welcome to apply. Having raised previous funding is not a requirement, but is recommended.
Any company in the cleantech space that is seeking financial investment, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or partners to help expand in the global market is welcome to apply. Having raised previous funding is not a requirement, but is recommended.
See who is presenting in this year’s Entrepreneur Showcases: Cleantech Forum San Francisco 2012 and Cleantech Forum Europe 2102 (coming soon!).
Is there a cost to present?
Although there is no cost to submit an application, accepted companies must pay $2150 to present in San Francisco or $1695 to present in Munich. This cost includes:
- The presenter’s admission to the entire 3-day Forum, for ample opportunity to network and meet with potential investors, partners, and customers (valued at $2495).
- A prep session prior to the Forum, with leading VC investors and cleantech stakeholders. Get valuable feedback on your pitch in a small, personalized setting.
- For San Francisco: An 8′ x 8′ exhibit space in the Innovation Pavilion (learn more) -OR- an additional Forum pass for a colleague (valued at $2495). Presenters may choose to get both of the above items for an additional $1200 (valued at $2495).
- For Munich: The option to purchase an 8′ x 8′ exhibit space in the Innovation Pavilion (learn more) and/or an additional Forum pass for a colleague for $1195 each (valued at $3100 for the exhibit space, $1495 for the additional Forum pass). Please note: exhibit spaces in this venue are very limited and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Where can I learn more about the Forums?
Cleantech Forum San Francisco is March 26-28, 2012. Visit the Cleantech Forum San Francisco website for the agenda, speakers, and more.
Cleantech Forum San Francisco is March 26-28, 2012. Visit the Cleantech Forum San Francisco website for the agenda, speakers, and more.
Cleantech Forum Munich is April 16-18, 2012. Visit the Cleantech Forum Munich website for more information.
Questions?
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About the Cleantech Group’s Entrepreneur Services
Cleantech Group is committed to facilitating partnerships and funding for high-impact clean technology companies. Whether your company is looking for a small or large capital infusion, strategic partners or market visibility, we provide unparalleled access to top venture capitalists and corporate buyers of clean technologies. Learn more.
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About Autodesk’s Clean Tech Partner Program
We are pleased to announce that our corporate partner Autodesk®, sponsor of the Entrepreneur Showcase sessions, is offering to select cleantech entrepreneurs fully licensed software that enables Digital Prototyping to help you visualize, design, and simulate your solution and speed your ideas to market. To learn more about the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program and apply for software licenses, valued* at up to $150,000, for only $50, please visit www.autodesk.com/cleantech.
* Value is based on up to five commercial licenses of each application.
* Value is based on up to five commercial licenses of each application.