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Greentown Houston Agenda + Venue Information
Join us on October 22 at our Houston incubator for a day of hands-on exploration with our world-changing startups and their climatetech solutions; keynotes and sessions featuring leaders across climatetech, finance, policy, and equity; and networking with key climate action trailblazers.
Greentown Houston Agenda
All times are CT.
8:00 – CHECK-IN + BREAKFAST
9:00 – WELCOME + REMARKS FROM GREENTOWN LABS
Featuring Greentown Labs Houston General Manager and Senior Vice President Timmeko Moore Love.
9:15 – SETTING THE SCENE: HOUSTON AND THE ENERGY TRANSITION
9:30 – KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: FINANCING GROWTH STAGE CLIMATETECH FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
10:00 – GREENTOWN LABS STARTUP PITCHES
10:20 – COFFEE BREAK
10:40 – FOUNDER’S NARRATIVE: A FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT FROM A CLIMATETECH ENTREPRENEUR
Take a peek behind the climatetech entrepreneurship curtain and hear one of Greentown’s successful graduates discuss their technology, the highs and lows on their journey to commercialization, and the resources and programs that helped them thrive. Many attendees in the room will have played a role in their success, and we hope the firsthand account will inspire other founders to keep pushing toward their next milestone.
10:50 – HOT TAKE: THE ESSENTIAL ROLE STARTUPS PLAY IN THE HYVELOCITY HUB
The HyVelocity Hub in Houston is spearheading the advancement of the clean hydrogen ecosystem across Texas, Southwest Louisiana, and the U.S. Gulf Coast. This panel will focus on how climatetech startups can play a pivotal role in driving this initiative forward while leveraging the project to scale their climate solutions. We’ll discuss the project’s progress to date, as well as how startups can collaborate with core industry participants, state and local government, and community partners to accelerate their technologies, secure funding, and contribute to Houston’s Clean Hydrogen Roadmap.
11:35 – GREENTOWN LABS STARTUP PITCHES
11:55 – LEVERAGING PILOT PROJECTS FOR STARTUP SUCCESS
Pilot projects are pivotal in the journey of a climatetech startup, serving as a critical step in commercializing their technology. This panel will delve into the significance of pilot projects, exploring the challenges startups face during implementation as well as sharing best practices from those who have successfully navigated these waters.
Hear from entrepreneurs that have leveraged pilot projects to advance their technologies, attract funding, and scale their impact. Stakeholders who have supported these ventures will also share their perspectives on fostering successful collaborations, offering insights into the support mechanisms that can drive startup success in the climatetech sector.
12:30 – GREENTOWN LABS STARTUP PITCHES
12:50 – CLOSING REMARKS
1:00 – LUNCH
2:00 – 4:00 – GREENTOWN LABS CLIMATETECH STARTUP SHOWCASE
The member showcase is your chance to meet the entrepreneurs who are changing the world. Join us to speak with Greentown founders, learn about their climate solutions, and make valuable connections. The showcase will highlight climatetech companies innovating across the key GHG-emitting sectors—electricity, agriculture, buildings, manufacturing, and transportation—and in resiliency and adaptation.
4:00 – 7:00 – NETWORKING RECEPTION
“Blown away by the Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit! There was a huge turnout of investors, cleantech startups, and people trying to learn more about renewable energy and what it means for Houston and the world. Politics were set aside as real discussions about forward-thinking technology and teamwork across industry segments took center stage. Smart people with great cleantech ideas are laying foundations with the support of Greentown Labs.”
Venue Information
Address
4200 San Jacinto St.
Houston, TX 77004
Event Questions
Please contact our Events Manager, Benita Mahanta [email protected].
“It was an energetic learning experience to participate in the Climatetech Summit at Greentown Labs Houston to say the least! Great discussions about the opportunities and challenges of the ongoing energy transition from innovators starting up cleantech companies, investors, policymakers, and a workforce that is in transition.”
Event Sponsors
The 2024 Climatetech Summit is made possible by the following sponsors. We thank them for their commitment to climate action!
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