Wisconsin CleanTech Network
Networking and panel discussions around clean tech topics
Upcoming Event:
Beyond Technology
The cultural, practical and business challenges of bringing alternative energy solutions to marketTuesday, April 24 | 4 p.m.
Followed by an informal networking reception
Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St., Madison
Registration is free.
Justin Gillis, a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and UW–Madison science writer-in-residence, will moderate 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.
Past Events:
How to Get a Cleantech Startup Funded in Wisconsin
Early-stage company funding can be difficult, especially in the cleantech space. On November 13, 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 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, 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.