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