btw for those who *now* follow Cleantech (origin
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(original link was why i noted that LR was *warm* >> there .. a few weeks ago)
here is the first of 2 upcoming events .. i'm sure the DDmeisters will want to attend ..
2015 Boston Kickoff Party!
Cleantech Open Northeast
Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)
Somerville, MA
Event Details
Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its
10th anniversary!
March 19, 2015
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs Logo
Join us for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up to the Cleantech Open 2015 Accelerator program.
Entrepreneurs, students, savvy technologists, investors, professionals, and other interested parties all welcome!
Greentown Labs Space
At the launch party you'll be able to:
Connect with Boston's top innovators, supporters, and thought leaders in the cleantech space.
Get exposure by giving your 1 minute elevator pitch in front of judges and potential teammates (if you're ready!).
Listen to past competitors as they share their experience with Cleantech Open.
Celebrate our amazing clean tech community!
#KickoffCleanTech
Are you a cleantech entrepreneur?
Attend this event for free! Please contact Sanah at sahmed@cleantechopen.org to receive your promo code. In addition, come prepared to pitch your company. We will be hosting an elevator pitch competition and the top three winners receive free applications to the Cleantech Open (worth $100+).
Learn more and submit your application!
Super Early Bird Deadline is March 1st.
Keynote Speakers
...will be announced soon! Stay tuned.
Featured Speakers
Photo of MassCEC CEO Alicia Barton
Alicia Barton
CEO Mass CEC
As Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Alicia Barton is responsible for leading MassCEC’s efforts to accelerate the success of the clean energy technology sector in Massachusetts. Since her appointment as CEO in August 2012, Alicia has driven MassCEC’s efforts to provide support for all aspects of the sector from early stage technology innovation, to clean energy project deployment and workforce development. Working in close coordination with the clean energy, environmental and economic development efforts of the Commonwealth, MassCEC’s programs have helped deliver record job growth in the clean energy technology sector, while seeing rapid expansion of clean energy projects throughout Massachusetts.
Getting to Greentown Labs:
Greentown Labs is a short walk, bike or bus ride from Porter Square, Harvard Square, and Kendall Square on the MBTA Red Line. We strongly suggest public transportation or carpooling.
Let us know if you have problems getting there!
About Cleantech Open
The mission of Cleantech Open is to find, fund, and foster the big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges.
To accomplish this mission, Cleantech Open provides the infrastructure, expertise and strategic relationships to turn ideas into successful global cleantech companies. Through its one-of-a-kind annual business competition and mentorship program, Cleantech Open has awarded over $6 million and services to support cleantech startups. The 800+ participating companies have raised more than $1 billion in external capital.
Cleantech Open Sponsors
Have questions about 2015 Boston Kickoff Party!? Contact Cleantech Open Northeast
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