Program Content
Cleantech Institute
The Cleantech Institute is an overview of the cleantech industry as well as an in-depth look at the key drivers of bringing a technology to market including but not limited to early stage development, funding, product development, project finance, and technology innovation. Areas where we will spend significant time will include financing, policy, technology, scientific breakthrough and the triggers for commercialization. The course will be broken down into these segments:
Day 1 | Innovation & Policy
The Innovation and Policy segment is designed to understand the technology needs within energy and how to design and execute that technology (including concept, technology, prototype development, manufacturing, supply chain management, the role of IP, growth and more) within the context of the political and regulatory environment. Day 2 will feature real world examples and candid accounts from proven cleantech executives and research scientists. Participants will leave Day 2 with a clear understanding of designing and executing a successful cleantech company.
Day 2 | Financing & Commercialization
The Financing and Commercialization segment explores the final stages along the path to
commercialization and beyond, including partnerships, financing, exit strategies and more.
Day 3 will focus heavily on current policy and its potential impact, as well as a view into the
future through the lenses of investors, technology innovators, and thought leaders.
Topics Covered
industry cross-over
project finance
market consolidation
energy star
tax incentives
stimulus $83B
energy policy
energy
independence and security act
national adoption of AB32
dirty energy
clean coal
thin film
smart grid
photovoltaics
the future of solar
energy efficiency
carbon trading
GHGs
carbon neutral
VAR modeling
google 2030
green Detroit
…and more
