2013 template deck northeast - updated 4.9.13

Connect | Enable | Accelerate

Cleantech Open Northeast

Accelerating Cleantech Startups in the Northeast

Alexandra Adler – Regional Director

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Who we are

Mission: Find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental and

economic challenges.

We are the world’s oldest and largest

cleantechacceleratorFounded in 2006

Competition Platform727 Alumni have raised >$800 million

8 regions covering 50 states100+ annual events

350 applicants nationally in 2012More than $750K distributed nationally in prizes each year


2013 Regions Map (8 Regions)


Regional Headquarters

Metro Center – center of Cleantech Open programming

Mini-metro – Cleantech Open representation and activity

Upstate NY

NYC

Philadelphia

Maine

Boston

Northeast Region


2013 – 8 Technology Categories

Category

1 Energy Generation

2 Energy Distribution & Storage

3 Energy Efficiency

4 Chemicals & Advanced Materials

5 Information & Communication Technology

6 Green Building

7 Transportation

8 Agriculture-Water-Waste

*e = electrons; c = hydrocarbons

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Highlights & Results

• Highlights – 2012 US Accelerator• 362 applicants | 164 semifinalists• 100+ regional and national events in 30 states• 3,000+ unique event attendees | 1,000+ press hits

• Highlights – 2012 Global Ideas Competition• 33 host countries• 700+ entrants from international teams

• Results – Since 2006• 727 alumni companies• Up to 40%of alumni companies have attracted

external funding• Over $800M in funding received between them


Why was 2012 really so great?

77 Applicants | 39 Semifinalists

20 Massachusetts | 11 New York | 4 Maine |

2 Connecticut | 2 New Jersey

> 175 Mentors

> 60 Judges

>1,000 Event Attendees

>$100K in Cash and Service Prizes Awarded!

2012 was our first year in New York!

5 major accelerator events

NY-Based Rentricity Regional Winner and

National Grand-Prize Runner-Up!

NY Mentor Tim Hoffman Mentor of the Year!

Highlights: 2012 Northeast Accelerator


“At first I wasn't sure another competition was going to be that

valuable, but I am so happy that we entered the Cleantech

Open. From the mentors guidance and judges feedback, to the

networking events and useful connections, I found the

Cleantech Open to be well worth the investment. I highly

recommend it to cleantech startups.”

—Soren Harrison, Northeast Semifinalist 2011

What we offer: The 3 P’s

eople rograms rizes


1.People – A Hub for Cleantech Entrepreneurship

Early

Stage

Investors


2013 Sponsors& Partners

Northeast In-Kind Sponsors

Northeast Investor Members

Northeast Partners and Affiliates


1.People

Our network includes:• Investors

• Angels• VCs• Strategic Partners

• Service Providers• Accounting / Finance• Legal• Executive Recruitment• Business Development

Consulting• Serial Entrepreneurs• Technology / Industry Specialists• Corporate Business-people• Government Agency Reps

These are people who have DONE deals, seen the best and worst, and want to help you succeed quickly!


In 2013 Cleantech

Open Northeast is

run by >40

volunteers across the

region!


2.Programs: Major Activities of the Accelerator

Training

Mentoring

Access to Capital

Showcasing

• National Academies, National Webinars, Regional Training

• Mock Judging, Business Clinics

• 1,000+ participating mentors nationally: generalists and specialists

• 20+ Business Clinics nationally

• Regional event and showcases

• National Conference & Global Forum

• Press exposure

• Relationships with Strategic Investors, Angel Groups and VC firms in each region

• National Investor Series: Pitch Panels Networking Receptions, Investor Connect


Calendar of Events

Kick-off

• Metro level

Briefing / info session

• Metro level

Mentor Mixer

• Northeast Only

• Metro level

Academy

• Regional level

• Mandatory

Workshops / Clinics

• Metro level

• (Webinars, National level)

Tell Your Story Day

• Northeast Only

• Regional level

Mock Judging

• Metro level

Regional Finals Judging

• Regional level

• Mandatory

Innovation Expo & Awards Gala

• Includes investor /corporate connect

Global Forum

• National level

• Includes investor/corporate connect

March - April May - June

July - AugustSeptemberOctober

November


Training Schedule 2013 – Webinar & Business Clinics

Date National Webinar Topics

7/9 Business Model Canvas

7/16 Technology/Product Validation

7/23 TheMarket & Getting To ItSize, Trends, Competitive Dynamics, Channels, etc.

7/30 Financials Analysis & Modeling Strategy

8/6 Risk Analysis

8/13Execution& Team Needed to Execute

8/20 Legal

8/27 Sustainability

9/3Mentor Assessment, Executive Summary &Presentation

* Local Seminar or Networking Event/Mixer

Week of 7/15: Metro Workshop / ClinicRecommended topic: Markets & Getting to them

Week of 7/29: Metro Workshop / ClinicRecommended Topic: Financial Modeling and Alternative Financing Strategies

Week of 8/12: Metro Workshop / ClinicRecommended Topic: Building your team


Importance Of Mentoring

Being a mentor with Cleantech Open

means…

• Making the connection to new startups in

their field

• Keeping up with current trends in cleantech

• Connecting with other mentors from their

area

• Giving back to the community


Roles of Cleantech Open Mentors

Generalist Mentors:• Assigned to one specific team (~2 per team)

• One is the “lead” mentor for the entire team of mentors

• ~2-4 hours per week to the team

• Provide general support and feedback across all areas of the business

Specialist Mentors:• Available to all teams in the competition, or assigned to one team

• Examples are legal IP or manufacturing

• Semi-finalists will have access to a long list of specialist mentors and will be

encouraged to contact these mentors when specific help is needed

Sustainability Mentors:• 1 assigned to each team

• Provoke creative thinking on sustainable business practices and help ensure that

sustainability is pervasively incorporated in each team's business plan and

investor pitch

• Trained to coach and mentor in the sustainability field


Mentor Program Calendar

March –May:

Recruit + Vet

May –June:

Matching

June – October: Active Mentoring

• Work with matched teams

• Review worksheets

• Participate in Clinics and Workshops as coaches

October-November: Feedback

2.Prizes: Cleantech Open Accelerator Awards

$20,000 in cash and services (1-5 Finalists per region)

~300 Applicants 144 Regional Semifinalists

up to 30 Regional Finalists up to 8 Regional Sustainability Winners

up to 8 National Category Winners

One National Winner

One National Sustainability Winner

$10,000 in cash and services

Participation in training, mentoring, access to capital, showcasing (over 50% of all applicants)

$250,000 in investment and services


Example Success Stories

EarthClean Midwest Region2010 Regional WinnerGreen fire suppression

$4m raised to date

PuralyticsPacific Northwest Region2010 Grand Prize WinnerPhotochemical water purification

$1.2m raised to date

New Sky EnergyRocky Mountain Region2009 Regional WinnerClean chemical manufacturing from CO2

$4m raised to date


Example Northeast Alumni

>200 NE Alumni have raised $230,000,000 to date!


But don’t take my word for it…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_oPc5k3GhI&list=UUIqPFOl2gFleCODOpnsY4CA&index=1&feature=plcp



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2012 Accelerator Criteria & Fees

• Application Criteriao $1m max in external private financing, cumulativeo $5m max from grants or friends and family, cumulativeo 1 US resident, citizen or legal alien minimum per team

• Application Feeo $140 Per Team (professionals)o $90 Per Team (students) o Early bird pricing available

• Participation Fee (as Accelerator Participants)o $475 Per Persono Heavily subsidized by sponsors and the generous contributions

of many volunteers across the country


Participation Fee Includes …

• Participation at the National and/or East Coast Academy

• Participation in all Training (Seminars and Webinars)

• Participation in Mentor, Investor, Sustainability Programs

• Meals at National Conference, National and/or East Coast Academy, Global Forum*

• Exhibition space at Regional Events and Global Forum*

• Tickets to all regional and most national events^

• Academy and Webinar training materials

* Most, but not all of your meals will be catered at our events. ^ Excluding National VIP Events/Receptions.


Mark your calendars: upcoming KEY DATES

April 10, 2013 – Early Bird Application Deadline

May 1, 2013– Final Entry Deadline

May 17 – Application Deadline for NEW mentors

May 24 – Application Deadline for RETURNING

mentors

VISIT http://northeast.cleantechopen.com for an

up-to-date list of upcoming events!

http://northeast.cleantechopen.com/

Making a Difference – Join the Cleantech Open

• Apply to compete in the world’s largest cleantech accelerator

• Volunteerto become an active part of driving our programs

• Mentorthe startups that will create jobs & save the planet

• Partnerto connect your network with our evolving ecosystem

• Sponsorto build your brand and gain privileged access

• Donateto help us help more cleantech entrepreneurs thrive

• Attend2013 Regional & National Events

Connect | Enable | Accelerate

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2013 template deck northeast - updated 4.9.13

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