Apr 10, 2018

Energy & Clean Tech - Issue #1

Energy & Clean Tech

The ECT Digest focuses on energy storage, future mobility and digitalization of the energy sector. We will also offer information of and access to the most prestigious events in the realm of energy and clean tech.

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So we have as usual some amazing news to be shared from around the globe in Energy and Cleantech space. Enjoy reading.

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76West applications are accepted now through April 16, 2018.

The 76West clean energy competition is now in its third year. Structured as a $20 million investment over 4 years, cleantech startups from around the world are invited to apply to this unique competition in the Southern Tier Region of New York State, where the 6 most promising businesses are awarded $250K to $1 million in prize money and granted access to business and technical resources.

Learn more and start your application today: nyserda.ny.gov/76West

76West Clean Energy Competition - NYSERDA

NY Sun

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E2Tech spring networking reception and Cleantech Open Northeast kickoff — User Submitted

PORTLAND — Cloudport in Portland will hold its spring networking reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Cloudport, 63 Federal St. Start off the spring season by catching up with old friends, and making new, valuable connections with startups, mentors, and companies in the environmental, energy, and cleantech…. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.

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Hygge Power selected for international accelerator

BOULDER — Hygge Power, a Boulder-based home-energy storage-device company, was accepted into an international energy startup accelerator.

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Aquila Capital announces launch of fund to focus on renewable energy, including hydro

The company says this fund advances on “three full invested predecessor funds.” ETIF will “pursue the three most important subsectors of the energy transition, namely renewable energy generation, energy storage and energy transportation,” according to a press release. This strategy will be launched as the Luxembourg-based Reserved Alternative Investment Fund, with a target volume of €750 million (US$933 million) and a term of 12 years.

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What's Your Story? Getting Investors Interested in Your Cleantech Startup - Ecopreneurist

What works with acquiring and keeping new investors?

People who contribute to cleantech startups can designate funds to worthy businesses in a multitude of ways. But what makes them want to invest? You’ve got to tell a compelling story.

Most cleantech startups don’t consider the importance of telling a great story to investors when they’re first looking for an injection of funds. Instead, they jump right into an overview of what they’re designing, a list of anticipated costs, methods for marketing and distribution, and potential return on investment (ROI).

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Techstars Startup Digest Energy & Clean Tech is curated by:

	Fatima Anila - Curator "Energy & Clean Tech" ECT Startup Digest fatima.anila@startupdigestmail.com
	Shuxin Lim - Startup Digest Energy & Clean Tech Curator - Techstars shuxin.lim@startupdigestmail.com

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