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2025 Cleantech Open Northeast Portland Kickoff Party

March 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FreeCome join Cleantech Open Northeast for an evening of food, drink, celebration and opportunity at the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland, ME! Refreshments will be provided.
Since 2005, more than 60% of Cleantech Open’s reporting U.S. alumni companies are still active and have collectively raised over $2B in external funding. Learn how the accelerator program can help you develop your cleantech venture and how to apply to the accelerator. We welcome entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and those interested in joining our growing cleantech community.
EVENT AGENDA:
About Cleantech Open – meet the Cleantech Open Northeast team and learn about opportunities to be involved.
Alumni Lightning Talks – hear from Cleantech Open alumni about their experiences in the program.
Entrepreneur Introductions – tell us about yourself and your clean technology & business. To participate in this part of the program, please sign up when you register!
Q&A – ask your questions about the program, application process, and more.
Networking – meet people in the local ecosystem who are interested in and support Portland cleantech entrepreneurs in a wide variety of ways.
Applications to the 2025 Cleantech Open Accelerator close April 13! For more information, read The 2025 Cleantech Open Northeast 1-pager which includes application info & deadlines.
SPEAKERS
Terra Dunham, Senior Program Manager, ClimateTech Incubator, the Roux Institute; event host
Warren Adams, Director, ClimateTech Incubator, the Roux Institute; event host
Brian Whitney, President, Maine Technology Institute (MTI); in-kind sponsor of Cleantech Open Northeast
Bernard Hidier, CEO, Finsulate USA; 2021 Cleantech Open alum
Nick Planson, CEO, Shred Electric; 2023 Cleantech Open alum; Cleantech Open Northeast Finalist
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