Cleantech Open 2022 Global Forum

Cleantech Open is a global accelerator for early-stage clean technology startups. We run an annual six-month program to connect startups with incredible people, resources, and visibility to help them succeed. Cleantech Open National is a program of Community Partners, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.We find, fund, and foster the most promising cleantech startups on the planet.

Cleantech Open

Cleantech Open is excited to bring the Global Forum back IN-PERSON for the first time since 2019! Join us!

Convention Center

22 is the 18th year of Cleantech Open and we're excited to partner with the VERGE 22 conference at the San Jose Convention Center for a blockbuster event showcasing the 77 CTO startups plus the CTO pitch competitions. <a href="https://sites.google.com/cleantechopen.org/2022-cto-global-forum/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check out the Live Global Forum Microsite here!</a>All CTO Ticket Holders are eligible to attend the following events.<h3>Agenda: (all Pacific Time, in-person)</h3>Mon Oct 24: <ul><li>6PM No Host CTO Welcome Reception, Hyatt Place Hotel Bar (buy your own alcohol; snacks provided)</li></ul>Tue Oct 25:<ul><li>12PM Showcase in Startup Pavilion, Convention Center</li><li>1:30PM VERGE Keynotes</li><li>4:30PM VERGE Reception with Free Wine and Beer in Expo Hall</li><li>5:00PM Startup Power Hour in Expo Hall</li><li>8:30PM Trivia with Climate Tech Cocktails at Camino Brewing </li></ul>Wed Oct 26:<ul><li>10:30AM VERGE Keynotes</li><li>12PM Showcase in Startup Pavilion</li><li>1PM CTO National Finals Public Pitching to Judging Panel in Marriott Salon</li><li>3:45PM Showcase in Startup Pavilion</li><li>5:15PM Startup Power Hour with Free Beer and Wine on Plaza Terrace</li><li>8:30PM VERGE After Dark Party at The Ritz</li></ul>Thu Oct 27:<ul><li>10:30AM VERGE Keynotes</li><li>12:15PM CTO Awards Ceremony and Luncheon in Marriott Salons</li><li>4PM VERGE Closing Reception</li></ul>All CTO Global Forum tickets include a VERGE 22 Expo Pass, which includes access to VERGE Keynotes, the Expo Floor, and Sponsored Receptions - a $100 value alone. Registering for Cleantech Open 2022 Global Forum does not automatically register you for the VERGE 22 Expo Pass. Further details will be shared later.If you'd also like to purchase the VERGE 22 All-Access Pass, including Tutorials, Keynotes, all meals and breakout sessions and the Expo Floor, then take advantage of CTO's 20% discount rate, saving you hundreds of dollars: <a href="https://bit.ly/3NwytCY" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register</a> with code V22CLEANTECHO. Remember to first purchase your CTO Global Forum ticket on this ticket page.Accredited Investors and Corporate Partners (tech scouts, CVG's, etc): We will host the in-person Investor &amp; Partner Connect event on Thursday 10/27 - see the separate invitation in your email or request one <a href="https://forms.gle/6E1eVk9rVFKZHje16" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.See you in San Jose in October!Please be aware that VERGE 22 has set COVID requirements and protocols around attending the in-person event, which currently include being vaccinated and tested before arrival. These may change due to conditions. See the full requirements <a href="https://events.greenbiz.com/events/verge/2022/health-safety" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.