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California AgTech Startups Get Boost with Local Innovation Organization

December 16, 2014

Farmers need tech solutions to save water and their crops in an era of drought, and solutions were on display during a recent AgTech startup pitch event.

Top Sustainability Conferences in 2015 You Should Have on Your Radar

December 13, 2014

We’ve highlighted six conferences for those wishing to mingle with hot cleantech startups as well as brush up on emerging trends in sustainable innovation.

"Cream of the Crowdfunding Crop" Blows Through Funding Goals

November 26, 2014

Which products with cleantech and sustainability missions are gaining major traction on crowdfunding platforms? Hurry, there’s still time to get in on a few of them.

NEEDED: 2.5 Billion Sustainable Toilets

November 26, 2014

More than a third of the world's population are without toilets, representing not only a sanitary and human rights issue but a technological one. The western version of a toilet won't...

Cleantech & Resource Efficiency New Fundings and Fund Activity

November 26, 2014

BofA's $100M for clean cooking stoves in the developing world; Getaround gets $24M for on-demand car sharing; Essess raises $10M for building energy efficiency assessments; LeddarTech...

Greater Awareness of Global Water Risk Attracting Capital

November 16, 2014

Corporations increasingly realize that water risk is a priority and have elevated its importance in the boardroom. With greater water investment by corporates, increased regulation,...

Mission-Driven Cleanweb “P2P” Startups Raise Funding

November 16, 2014

Sharing app Yerdle, who's goal is to reduce new durable consumer goods bought by 25%, and Open Utility, an online marketplace that brings clean energy generators directly in contact...

Follow-Ups on US-China Climate Deal: What’s the Impact?

November 16, 2014

Major news outlets have outlined the pros and cons of the deal, and experts question whether it represents China’s increased commitment or just “business as usual.”

The GOP’s Senate Takeover Implications on U.S. Energy Policy

November 16, 2014

What energy issues will be prioritized by Republicans under the likely Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell? What are the implications for cleantech entrepreneurs?

“Survivors” Win Admiration from Investors in New Cleantech 100 List

November 4, 2014

This year's list revealed that investors are rewarding companies that are gaining market traction and revenue, not unproven “hopefuls.” We spoke to judges who reveal their top...