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= Overview =<p style="text-align: center;">[[File:CTO Prmry 5cea.png]]<u/p><span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-216c-1691-919e88374769">'''<span style="font-size: large11pt;">Contentsfont-family: &nbspArial; &nbspcolor: rgb(0, 0, 0); &nbspbackground-color: transparent; &nbspfont-variant-numeric: normal; &nbspfont-variant-east-asian: normal; &nbspvertical-align: baseline; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbspwhite-space: pre-wrap;">Cleantech Open (CTO) is the world’s largest clean technology accelerator program run by the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) with the mission to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with the most promising cleantech startup ideas on the planet. It is a non-profit organization founded in 2006. Since then, Cleantech Open has worked with over 1,300 early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs by helping them to develop their business models, engage investors and secure first customers.</span>'''</uspan>

*Overview*Purpose*Distinct Differences from Other Offerings*Impact Acheived <span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-216c-1691-919e88374769"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The US accelerator runs for Students and Campus*Steps Required six to Bring Resource to Campus*Contact Informationseven month with three months recognized as the most intense.</span></span>

<span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-216c-1691-919e88374769"><span style="font-size: large11pt;"><u>'''Overview &nbspfont-family: Arial; &nbspcolor: rgb(0, 0, 0); &nbspbackground-color: transparent; &nbspfont-variant-numeric: normal; &nbspfont-variant-east-asian: normal; &nbspvertical-align: baseline; &nbspwhite-space: pre-wrap; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''">Here are some of their featured startups: (Click the name to visit their website and learn more)</uspan></span>

<span style="background-color[https: rgb(245, 245, 245);"><font color="#575757" face="Arial" size="2"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The Cleantech Open is a not-for-profit organization that runs the world’s largest accelerator for cleantech&nbsp;start-ups.&nbsp;</span></font><www.tankutility.com/span><span style="background-color: rgb(245, 245, 245)transparent; color: rgb(870, 870, 870); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px11pt; text-decoration-line: underline; white-heightspace: 20pxpre-wrap;">Since the founding in 2005 by leaders in Silicon Valley and Boston, this organization has established itself as the leading force for accelerating clean technology entrepreneurs.Tank Utility</span>]

<span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-216c-1691-919e88374769"><span style="font-size: large11pt;"><u>'''Purpose &nbspfont-family: Arial; &nbspcolor: rgb(0, 0, 0); &nbspbackground-color: transparent; &nbspfont-variant-numeric: normal; &nbspfont-variant-east-asian: normal; &nbspvertical-align: baseline; &nbspwhite-space: pre-wrap; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''">AseptoRay uses their proprietary eco-friendly pasteurization solution based on ultra violet technology to increase food safety, quality and shelf life while reducing energy consumption by 73%. AseptoRay, part of the MGT Group, was founded after the group recognized the need for cold pasteurization of turbid liquids.</uspan></span>

[http://www.khayapower.co.za/ <span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-216c-1691-919e88374769"><span style="backgroundfont-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(2450, 2450, 2450); background-color: rgb(87, 87, 87)transparent; font-familyvariant-numeric: Arialnormal; font-sizevariant-east-asian: 13pxnormal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-heightalign: 20pxbaseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The mission is to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges.Khaya Technology</span></span>]

<span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-216c-1691-919e88374769"><span style="font-size: large11pt;"><u>'''Distinct Differences from Other Offerings &nbspfont-family: Arial; &nbspcolor: rgb(0, 0, 0); &nbspbackground-color: transparent; &nbspfont-variant-numeric: normal; &nbspfont-variant-east-asian: normal; &nbspvertical-align: baseline; &nbspwhite-space: pre-wrap; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''">Khaya Technology delivers clean-power through smart technologies such as regardable battery packs and clean-burning cookstoves in Africa.</uspan></span>

Another key difference is their focus <span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-998f-439a-e77564b49d4a"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleantech Open strives to “find, fund, and foster the most promising cleantech startups on clean renewable technologythe planet.” CleanTech Open also provides mentorship opportunities for those startups deemed qualified. With this mentorship, entrepreneurs gain access to elevator pitch coaching, recruitment building, and general business coaching, as well. Once accepted into the CTO cohort, startups gain access to a wealth of resources such as experienced entrepreneurs, specialists in fields such as HR, Engineering, and sustainability, as well as mock judges and business coaches. They believe that clean tech will have some The purpose of CleanTech Open is to groom the biggest and most positive impacts on future generation of clean technology companies into an economic powerhouse; a viable solution to the world's future sustainability needs.</span></span>

<u>'''<span style="font-size: large;">Steps Required to Bring Resource to Campus &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span>'''</u>Featured Programs and Competitions =

To become involved <span style="font-size:larger;">CleanTech Open features multiple programs and competitions open to entrepreneurs dedicated to making the main methods are to attend their events or take part in their programsworld a </span><span style="font-size:larger;">greener</span><span style="font-size:larger;">, more sustainable place.&nbsp;</span>

<u>'''<span style="font-size: largelarger;">Contact Information &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''Global Ideas Competition'''</span>'''</u>&nbsp;'''

'''Contact Inormation Section<span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-b8c5-c98a-96ed28e678e6"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align:'''&nbspbaseline;[httpwhite-space:pre-wrap;">Since 2005, Cleantech Open has trained over 1200 early-stage clean technology startup entrepreneurs through its accelerator.</span></wwwspan><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The startups who survived the accelerator and landscape of startup “valley of death” have gone on to raise $1.cleantechopen2 billion and create over 3,000 clean economy jobs.com</appspan><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">CTO’s innovation ecosystem spans over 11 years with innovation hubs in the U.S. and globally.cgi</ticketsspan> = Steps Required to Bring Resources to Campus = <span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d4-2327-82f2-7f546d378af2"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleantech Open is looking to match undergraduate and graduate students as interns to startups participating in the accelerator.</newspan></ httpspan> <span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Currently, CTO, is looking to match undergraduate and MBA Graduate students with internships in the Northeastern Region.</span></span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your campus can take advantage of this opportunity and connect Cleantech Open with the Careers & Services Office. By reaching out to Ian Donnelly at </wwwspan>[mailto:idonnelly@cleantechopen.org <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">idonnelly@cleantechopen.comorg</span>]<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, you can begin the process of a partnership between your college’s career office and the internships available at selected startups in Cleantech Open’s accelerator.</span> = Contact Information = === '''Website:&nbsp;'''[https:/app/cleantechopen.cgiorg/ticketshttps:/new/cleantechopen.org/] === === '''Address:&nbsp;'''525 S Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013&nbsp; === === '''Phone:&nbsp;'''888.989.6736 === === '''Email:&nbsp;'''contact@cleantechopen.org === === ===  [[Category:Organizations]]