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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>

Cleantech Open is a not[https://www.tankutility.com/ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-forfamily: Arial; font-profit organization that runs the world's largest accelerator for cleantech startsize: 11pt; text-ups. 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.decoration-line: underline; white-space: pre-wrap;">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-align: baseline; white-heightspace: 20pxpre-wrap;">Khaya Technology</span>The mission is to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today's most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges.</span>]

<span id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d3-998f-439a-e77564b49d4a"><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">Cleantech Open strives to “find, fund, and foster the most promising cleantech startups on the 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. The purpose of CleanTech Open is to groom the future generation of clean technology companies into an economic powerhouse; &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;''a viable solution to the world's future sustainability needs.</uspan></span>

A large focus is put on the entrepreneurs themselves. At Cleantech open there is a belief that it is the entrepreneurs who are the biggest drivers of innovation. Its their belief that its ultimatley they will be the source of the solutions to many of the big problems we face = Featured Programs and its one of Cleantech Opens goals to help get them out in the open and empowered.Competitions =

Another key difference is their focus on clean renewable technology. They believe that clean tech will have some of the biggest <span style="font-size:larger;">CleanTech Open features multiple programs and most positive impacts on competitions open to entrepreneurs dedicated to making the worlda </span><span style="font-size:larger;">greener</span><span style="font-size:larger;">, more sustainable place.</span>

<u>'''<span style="font-size: largelarger;">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;'''Global CleanTech Innovations Programme<br/span>'''</uspan>'''&nbsp; CTO aspires to launch CleanTech startups in every country while striving to better develop the relationship between the local entrepreneurship economy and the present policy framework.'''

<uspan id="docs-internal-guid-715f85ea-e2d4-2327-82f2-7f546d378af2">'''<span style="font-size: large11pt;">Contact Information &nbspfont-family: Arial; &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; &nbspwhite-space: pre-wrap;">Cleantech Open is looking to match undergraduate and graduate students as interns to startups participating in the accelerator.</span>'''</uspan>

=== '''Contact Information SectionWebsite:&nbsp;'''&nbsp;[httphttps://www.cleantechopen.comorg/app.cgihttps:/tickets/newcleantechopen.org/ http] === === '''Address:&nbsp;'''525 S Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013&nbsp; === === '''Phone://www&nbsp;'''888.989.6736 === === '''Email:&nbsp;'''contact@cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/tickets/new/org === === ===  [[Category:Organizations]]