Wisconsin CleanTech Network
Networking and panel discussions around cleantech topics
Past Events:
Launching a Wisconsin Cleantech Startup:
Wellntel’s journey and lessons learnedWellntel is a Milwaukee area cleantech startup that is funded
through local investors, product sales and the Clean Energy
Trust out of Chicago. On November 6, Marian Singer, co-founder and CEO, and
Jackie Darr, investor, shared Wellntel’s story from inspiration
to commercialization. They also highlighted fundraising in the
Midwest cleantech ecosystem and the benefits of accelerator
program participation.
From Cutting Edge to Mainstream:
How attitudes, biases and policies impact cleantech adoptionOn August 8, Alex Frank, an independent consultant, moderated a discussion with panelists Kathy Kuntz of Cool Choices; Dietram Scheufele, life sciences communication at UW–Madison and Morgridge Institute for Research; and Tyler Huebner, RENEW Wisconsin.
Beyond Technology
The cultural, practical and business challenges of bringing alternative energy solutions to marketOn April 24, Justin Gillis, a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and UW–Madison science writer-in-residence, moderated a discussion with panelists Todd Allen, professor of engineering physics, UW–Madison; Ted Bohn, electrical engineer, Argonne National Lab; Mark Zager, chief executive officer, Silatronix; and Mary McNeill, director of marketing and communications, Alliant Energy.
Watch the discussion.
How to Get a Cleantech Startup Funded in Wisconsin
Early-stage company funding can be difficult, especially in the cleantech space. On November 13, 2017, panelists Doug Cameron (First Green Partners & U.S.-China Green Fund), Spencer Maughan (Finistere Ventures) and Jason Smith (Peak Ridge Capital Group) addressed fundable technology trends, how to approach investors and examples of what they see as investable opportunities.
Making a Difference
Advances in cleantech startups at UW–MadisonFrom cleaner water to sustainable electricity, this forum on July 24, 2017, highlighted local innovations and startups, including technologies developed at the Wisconsin Energy Institute, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and other research centers. Presenters included Francisco Moya, Pathogenomica; Mehrdad Arjmand and Aaron Olson, NovoMoto; and Kyoung-Shin Choi, professor of chemistry, UW–Madison.
Speaking a Different Language:
Translating clean tech from bench to business and backOn April 18, 2017, WARF's Josh Carson moderated a panel with Tim Donohue, UW–Madison professor and director, GLBRC; Colin Anson, UW–Madison graduate student, chemistry; Hans Liao, senior principal scientist, Cargill; and Edgar Steenwinkel, vice president of research and development, Virent, as they discussed lessons learned during the process of pursuing research in both academic and industrial environments.
About the Wisconsin CleanTech Network Forums
The CleanTech Network forums focus on the needs and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and others working in Wisconsin’s clean technology sectors. That includes power systems, controls, alternative fuels and more. Each program will include a presentation, audience Q&A and networking.