Student Track competitors will soon have the opportunity to pitch their innovative technology and associated business idea to a panel of judges based on their geographic region. (Read more about the Explore Phase pitch process in the official prize rules document.) The virtual events will take place March 4-6.
Meet the regional conveners leading these exciting events and learn more about them at the next informational webinar on Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. ET. Register here to reserve your spot!
Eastern Conveners
- Cleantech Open Northeast, the Alliance for Climate Transition
 - Partnership for Southern Equity
 - Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster
 - University of South Florida
 - Urban Future Lab, New York University
 - Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University
 
Central Conveners
- Circular Venture Lab
 - Evergreen Climate Innovations
 - Grid Catalyst
 - Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
 - University of Kentucky
 
Western Conveners
- Activate – California
 - Clean Energy Institute - University of Washington
 - Colorado School of Mines, McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
 - Hawaii Innovation Lab (in joint effort with Applied Research for Communities in Extreme Environments, NREL)
 - University of Arizona Center for Innovation
 
More details about the regional conveners during the next webinar. Prize administrators will also discuss teams will be divided, and tips for preparing a successful virtual pitch, and answer any lingering questions you may have.
Register here to reserve your spot at the Jan. 23 informational webinar!