Babette Ten Haken (Mentor): I participated as a mentor in the inaugural year of the CEVC. It was one of my most rewarding mentoring experiences. The quality of the candidates and projects was exceptional. The syllabus and timeline were feasible and well-communicated. The guiding lights directing this collaborative journey are exceptional and inspirational. If you [...]
We are excited to announce that the 2012-2013 Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge is now officially accepting applications. Sign up your team now! Click here to find out how
The story of the 2011-2012 Clean Energy Venture Challenge
Beginning in September 2011, over 50 teams from six colleges and universities across Michigan applied to participate in the Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge. Interviews reduced the field to 21 teams, and they then began a Business Model based program. The hope was all teams would learn, progress and pivot if necessary until the final [...]
Continue Reading →Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Clean Energy Venture Challenge Winners!
The 2011-2012 Clean Energy Venture Challenge was a great success. Congratulations to the winning teams: Final 4: Piezo PowerTech -1st ($50k) Pico Spray- 2nd ($20k) M-Wrap Arbor Solar Technologies The Winners in the Clean Energy Venture Challenge Individual Categories are: Category 1: Resource Conservation: e1e2 – $5,000 Category 2: Increased Energy Efficiency: Arbor Solar Technologies [...]
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