Message from the Executive Director

The new year is bringing us an incredible range of opportunities to learn and engage across our cleantech ecosystem. We at RTCC are excited to be working closely with many partners to deliver a full calendar of events in the coming weeks and months.

First up on Thursday, February 1, we are partnering with our member, the Town of Cary, for a behind-the-scenes tour and Cleantech Spotlight event “Driving Innovation: Autonomous Transportation and Sustainability” at the new Downtown Cary Park. If you’re not already registered, there is still time to join us! We then continue on Thursday, February 22 with our colleagues at the Southeast Wind Coalition for a Cleantech Catalyst Event “Charting NC’s Offshore Energy Future.”

In addition to RTCC’s offerings, we will also be attending several of our members’ and collaborators’ events and are excited to highlight these in our newsletters and Events Calendar. If you are looking to learn and network, we have an abundance of opportunities to pursue. We look forward to seeing you there—and welcome ideas for future event collaborations!

- Dr. Deb Wojcik

TOMORROW: Join RTCC and the Town of Cary for an immersive afternoon as we dive into the intersection of autonomous technology, transportation, and sustainability!

Attendees will also gain insights into how government and business can collaborate to implement autonomous transportation projects to help reach their carbon reduction goals.

Click here to register.

Speakers include:

Nicole Coughlin

Chief Information Officer

Town of Cary

Jennifer Robinson

Global Government Strategic Advisor

SAS 

Sarah Searcy

Senior Advisor for Innovation

NCDOT 

David Spencer

Transportation Engineering Manager

Town of Cary

RTCC Cleantech Catalyst: Charting North Carolina's Offshore Energy Future

Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and the Southeastern Wind Coalition as industry leaders provide “spark talks” about the state of offshore wind in North Carolina and the latest advancements in the industry.

Following these brief presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with our speakers and network with other participants.

Speakers include:

• Cathy Casper, Account Director, Hitachi Energy
• Katharine Kollins, President, Southeastern Wind Coalition

Click here to register.

2024 Cleantech Entrepreneurship Energizer

RTCC’s Cleantech Entrepreneurship Energizer brings together cleantech entrepreneurs, funders, industry leaders, government officials, supporting organizations, and technology experts interested in supporting cleantech innovation and advancing the cleantech entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Carolina and beyond.  

Building on the success of our inaugural event in 2023, this year's focus is on identifying and addressing challenges identified by cleantech entrepreneurs and exploring opportunities for collaboration to overcome potential obstacles.  

Click here to register.

This event is sponsored by:

This project received support from NC IDEA.

Save the Date: 2024 EnergyTech UP Regional Explore Event

RTCC is excited to host the Regional Explore Event of the 2024 EnergyTech University Prize competition on February 27! At this event, student teams from the region will present their business plans to commercialize innovative energy technologies.

Thank you to our judges, who will identify the top student team selected to move on to the national competition in April:

• Lisa Bagwell - Director of Field Application Engineering, ABB
• Jason Massey - Co-Founder and CEO, Ndustrial
• Taylor Moot - Innovation Analyst, RTI Innovation Advisors

Keep an eye out for more information coming soon.

From Billions to Trillions: Federal Funding as a Catalyst for Private Investment

At “From Billions to Trillions,” a one-day summit at Duke University, public officials, business leaders, and Duke University faculty will share insights on how the influx of federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will impact and stimulate private green investment. 

Click here to register.

Help Empower the Future of Solar Energy! 

Help the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) raise funds for five student scholarships to attend a weeklong, hands-on solar energy training during spring break!

Donations close on February 16 at 11:55 PM EST.

Click here to learn more and donate.

Closing Tomorrow: EnergyTech University Prize Team Registration

The EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions is back for its third year!

Team registration is open now to students interested in this exciting skills-building competition.

Ready to compete? Email RTCC's Mikayla Cardona to get started!

Have you considered joining RTCC?

RTCC delivers value to your organization through three strategic priority areas: Business Development and Collaboration, Education and Talent, and Innovation.

Our tiered membership structure is based on the type and size of your organization. Plus, membership benefits are open to all employees.

Learn more about the benefits of membership on our website or reach out to RTCC Membership Recruitment & Retention Manager Emmit Owens for more information.

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