Apr 4 NSTC Event Sustainabilty Forum Meeting – From Cleantech Idea to Landing an A Round

The NSTC Sustainability Forum meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss cleantech intiatives.

The Sustainability Forum is a special interest group within the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC). Its active membership is dedicated to the understanding and promotion of clean-technology and sustainable practices within our region. Monthly meetings offer lively discussions and special guests. Visit: http://northshoretechcouncil.blogspot.com/

Description

The North Shore Technology Council and the Cleantech Open Present:

From Cleantech Idea to Landing an A Round: Using the CTO Business Accelerator and the regional Cleantech Ecosystem to move your business forward

Join us from 8:00 am 10:30 am Wednesday April 4, 2012 at 100 Cummings Center, Conference Room 221E, Beverly, MA (1 mile south of Route 128 on Route 62, or come by train to the Beverly Depot).

Learn about the benefits of participating in the Cleantech Open, hear success stories from prior participants and plug in to resources available to support Cleantech entrepreneurs.

Location

100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-E
Beverly MA USA

Date and Time

Begins: 04/04/2012 08:00 AM
Ends: 04/04/2012 10:00 AM

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Please note: The Sustainability Forum meetings will no longer be held in Lynn – the March meeting is scheduled to take place at 100 Cummings Center, Conference Room 221-E, Beverly

Agenda

Networking – Find team members, mentors, advisors, other entrepreneurs

The Cleantech Open – Why you should participate and how to join Fraunhofer

CSE – The ULAUNCH Program to help fund start-ups

Assn of Cleantech Incubators – Why you should join an incubator and finding the right one

North Shore InnoVentures – Services available from our Cleantech Incubator

CTO Participants:

7AC, Regional CTO winner, $2.3MM A round, NSIV Graduate

Arctic Sand, Regional CTO Winner, NSIV member

Teleos Solar, CTO Semi-Finalist, NSIV member

OnLine Registration:

On Line Registration will close at 2:00 p.m. on April 3.

About the NSTC

The North Shore Technology Council is the leading collaborative for fostering technology businesses North of Boston. Through our Sustainability Forum SIG we bring together technologists, environmentalists, business leaders, academics and others to identify, explore and create new solutions in sustainability.

About CleanTech Open

Cleantech Open Northeasts mission is to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve our greatest environmental and energy challenges. We are part of the world’s largest cleantech-specific accelerator: through our annual business competition and community building program we use mentoring, training, and coaching to connect cleantech startups with the people and resources that will accelerate their success. We provide a national platform for media and public visibility, as well as up to $250,000 in prize money for our national business competition. More information at CleantechOpen.com