May 30, 2018

Energy & Clean Tech - Issue #3

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.

Dear Readers!

Good day!

Did you ever think about “renewable coffee power”? Yes! Coffee doesn’t only charge your brain but it can power your home as well. Read about Australia’s EnergyLab’s 14 Startups for 2018 Program.

The blockchain is future and lets see how Energy & Cleantech industry is trying to take benefit; read below about the Blockchain and Energy!

Are you up for the Challenge? Renewable Energy, CleanTech or Energy Startup Calls are open; deadlines approaching, check the last section and apply!

Enjoy Reading!

P.S. As promised in the previous issue, Hult Prize Pakistan has conducted its National Final on May 12, 2018, and I am pleased to announce that the Team Pakistan Development Exchange from PIDE (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics) Islamabad has Won PKR 5 Millon as Hult Prize Pakistan 2018 National Prize. Interestingly, the Runnerup Team has offered PKR 10 Million for business growth by one of the Investors participating as Judge during the National Final on May 12, 2018.

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EnergyLab taps 14 start-ups for 2018 program

This year’s 14 start-ups were selected from more than 100 applicants, for their ideas designed to support cleaner energy generation, monitoring and trading, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, better waste management and new farming technologies.

'Coal' made from coffee, home-delivered EV charging: EnergyLab taps 14 start-ups for 2018 program : RenewEconomy

Clean energy accelerator program signs up record number of innovative start-ups, with some great ideas on how to charge EVs, cut waste to landfill, and help consumers get cheaper, cleaner power.

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Blockchain for Renewable Energy!

Could Dairy Farmers Become Energy Traders with Blockchain?

Dairy farmers in Australia may have the chance to begin buying and selling renewable energy on a peer-to-peer energy trading platform for the first time ever next year.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is funding a new feasibility study for a virtual microgrid in a significant dairying region in Victoria, Australia.

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DIGITAL INNOVATIONS IN INVERTERS HAVE ENORMOUS MARKET POTENTIAL - Solar Promotion International GmbH News

Inverters have become all-rounders, used not just for converting direct current into alternating current but for analyzing and controlling PV installations as well as solar batteries, power-to-heat, and smart home solutions.

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Blockchain for the Renewable Energy Industry Training Course | The European Centre of Technology

Learn specifics of blockchain technology in the Renewable Energy Industry on the blockchain course, including projects and approaches.

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Renewable Energy & Financing Challenges?

Home Finance Options are Adapting to Meet California’s Solar Landscape

As California continues to push aggressive policies for the advancement of solar deployment in the state, options for homebuyers to finance solar also are growing to meet their needs.

Independent mortgage lender Guild Mortgage has launched a new program to help homebuyers in California include solar PV systems with their mortgages.

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Are you up for the challenge? Startup/Idea Call for Proposals!

EnergyLab Australia Landing Pad Program | Deadline: 5pm Sydney time on Tuesday 12 June

A free two-week tour designed to provide clean energy entrepreneurs with all the information they need to decide whether to expand to Australia

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BGI ACCELERATION PROGRAM Taking you further - APPLY FOR THE 9TH EDITION - Deadline: 15th June 2018

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Greentown Labs Bold Ideas Challenge | Schneider Electric - Deadline July 20, 2018

Apply for a 6-month entrepreneur acceleration program and transform the world of energy with your idea. Discover the awards and submit your idea today!

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Energy Spin | SPIN YOUR STARTUP TO THE NEXT LEVEL! | Application Deadline: 24 June 2018

We accept companies from every stage of their development to our 10-weeks program. The only requirement is that your solution brings the clean future one step closer.

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Incubatenergy Network: Network Resources for Clean Energy Entrepreneurs

Hi, entrepreneur! Welcome to the Incubatenergy Network site. The Incubatenergy Network is a community of U.S. clean energy incubators supporting entrepreneurs driving innovation in the industry.

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ClimateLaunchpad - Cleantech business idea competition | Check your Country's Deadline

Three stages of the ClimateLaunchpad business idea competition lead to the EU finals. Three winners get money prizes and accepted to Climate-KIC Accelerator.

Participating Countries: Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India-Andhra Pradesh, India-Karnataka, India-Tamil Nadu, India-Telangana, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Moldova, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, The Netherlands, Turkey, UK-England, UK-Scotland, Ukraine

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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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