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We invite start-up companies (through series B financing) to apply if they have breakthrough clean-energy technologies. This year the Summit gives early stage clean energy companies a chance to audition their technologies for inclusion in Austin’s $29M smart-grid/smart-home demonstration project, backed by the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation and the City of Austin. Therefore, we particularly solicit companies focused on the following Pecan Street Project technology areas:

• Energy management
• Building-integrated energy efficiency technologies
• Smart appliances
• Energy information systems
• Smart resource management (electricity, water, gas and waste)
• Distributed energy storage
• Distributed fueling for transportation
• Electric vehicles

As a company attending the event, CEVS will place you in a position to share your ideas and innovations with those who already make an impact in the clean energy space. In addition to valuable exposure to investors, potential customers and industry experts, Companies at CEVS receive:

• The chance to audition your innovation for inclusion in Austin’s $29M smart-grid/smart-home demonstration project
• The chance to speak with Pecan Street Project organizers and Austin Energy
• Opportunity to present to clean-energy investors
• Feedback from experts in smart grid, clean energy and related technology spaces
• Chance to interact with utilities with demonstration projects on the table
• Face time with non-private investors and industry experts
• Publicity on the Clean Energy Venture Summit website
• The chance to compete for in-kind prizes
• Coaching on how to pitch your innovation at the Summit
• Opportunity to interact with corporate partners, such as Dell, Oracle, and IBM, who are committed to the smart grid space

"The CEVS provides a truly unique opportunity for growing new businesses in the clean energy space to gain valuable exposure to the world’s leading venture capitalists and financiers looking to support our companies," said Cason Coplin, CEO of 2009 CEVS winner Ecofit Lighting, a Kansas-based firm. "The feedback EcoFit Lighting received during the 2009 conference helped us refine our investor pitch, leading to the close of a $2M round of funding. Furthermore, the contacts EcoFit developed during the summit have matured into long-term relationships with prominent investors and advisors, some of which participated in EcoFit’s latest round of funding. CEVS 2010 is an event that should not be missed by any small business, potential investor or any other entity interested in networking with the foremost leaders in the clean energy space."

Applications are being accepted starting Monday, April 26, through Wednesday, Sept. 1. The top 20 companies will be selected to present on Sept. 30 before the entire Summit audience. Judges will evaluate companies in the earlier stages of fundraising, from seed capital through Series B.

The grand prize winner’s technology will receive a chance for validation in Austin’s $29M smart-grid/smart-home demonstration project. The top five finalists will receive one-on-one discussions with the Pecan Street Project technology selection team and Austin Energy. All entrants will benefit from exposure and insider guidance.

All company applicants are guaranteed one free pass to the Summit, a $200 value, whether the company is selected to compete or not.