AUGUST 2017




David Kenney
President & Executive Director





Next Up On the Frontiers of Cleantech Innovation

BEST FEST 2017 is happening in just a couple of weeks on September 14th in Portland, and I'm excited to see many of our companies, collaborators, supporters, and friends at our annual conference. You can reserve tickets here.

Our theme, Frontiers in Cleantech Innovation, inspires thoughts of what's next - not just in terms of innovative technologies, but also for Oregon BEST. Our Board of Directors just ratified a strategic plan for our next several years, built around a charter to catalyze companies, capital, and markets. We'll be sharing more details as we build out our plans, but expect a continued focus on helping bring new clean technologies to market with some new, expanded activities from our team. Stay tuned.

Onward!

David Kenney, President & Executive Director
Oregon BEST
INNOVATIONS TAKING OFF
Tapping Water Pipes for Clean Power

New technology generates electricity from water pressure

InPipe Energy is receiving support from Oregon BEST to speed commercialization of a system that generates electricity from water flowing through pipes beneath cities, agricultural fields, and factories. Although water agencies install flow-control valves inside pipes to reduce pressure to usable levels, the energy generated by constricting the flow is not captured. InPipe's technology reduces water pressure and also generates electricity. CEO Gregg Semler ( pictured) will be speaking on a panel about energy innovations that address climate change at BEST FEST on September 14.
Test drive EVs, Try Renewed Apparel, Turn On Lights

Oregon BEST Companies display creative innovation

Cleantech startups supported by Oregon BEST will offer up-close looks at their products at BEST FEST 2017. Arcimoto , which just launched an IPO , will be giving test drives of its 3-wheeled electric vehicle. The Renewal Workshop will have a pop-up store selling a range of its 'renewed' clothing from major brands. Luxium Lighting will have their smart phone controlled color lighting set up and shining. The large lens that Focal Technologies uses to purify wastewater in agricultural and industrial settings using sunlight will be on display. And that's just four of the many startups that will be showcasing new clean technologies. More >>
TALKING ABOUT CLEANTECH
Nike's Cyrus Wadia will be the keynote speaker at BEST FEST 2017
From the White House to Nike and In Between

Entrepreneur, advisor, and Nike executive to headline BEST FEST 2017

Cyrus Wadia is Vice President, Sustainable Business & Innovation, at NIKE, Inc., where he is responsible for enabling the company’s sustainability strategy. The former Assistant Director for Clean Energy & Materials R&D with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Wadia advised the White House and Executive Branch leadership on the design of national policy in energy, climate, advanced materials, manufacturing, and critical minerals. Prior to joining the White House, Wadia held a dual appointment with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and the Haas School of Business where he was the Co-Director of Cleantech to Market and a research scientist. A successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur, he has worked with successful venture backed tech startups. More >>
SPOTLIGHT: IN THE NEWS
Energy Expert Joins BEST FEST
KATE GORDON is a senior advisor at the Paulson Institute, where she provides strategic support on issues related to climate change and sustainable economic growth. She is also a nonresident Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal as one of the paper’s “Energy Experts.” At BEST FEST, this nationally recognized expert on the intersection of clean energy and economic development will discuss how government policy, consumer demand, and technology innovation will help to shape the next generation of cleantech development. More.
FUNDING, EVENTS, & DEADLINES
EVENTS...

Help create a national – and international – model for ocean energy development. Portland

SEPTEMBER 14 | BEST FEST Network and connect at the Northwest's premier cleantech innovation conference. Portland

SEPTEMBER 19-21 | VERGE
Explore the latest technologies, tools, and trends accelerating the clean economy. Santa Clara, CA

Demand response (DR) and energy storage are two interrelated pillars for building a more flexible and resilient electric grid. Portland
FUNDING | SUPPORT | VISIBILITY...

Oregon BEST helps cleantech startups and university researchers find a range of support, visibility, and FUNDING .

Concept-, launch-, and pre-seed stage companies apply by Sept. 4th.

Each year this forum hosts the most innovative, emerging clean energy start-up companies. Apply to accelerate your company's growth!

Apply for $5,000 from Business Oregon to help apply for federal SBIR or STTR grants. Learn more about this during the Funding Workshop at BEST FEST.

TRANSFORM YOUR IDEA
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Resources and expertise for Oregon innovators

Oregon BEST  supports great ideas from entrepreneurs, university researchers, and startups. We work with you to transform your ideas, research, and/or products into successful enterprises. For  Oregon-based companies developing proprietary, technology-based products , we offer  early-stage funding , as well as access to  critical support channels . Talk to us! START HERE...