Northern Cleantech Showcase shows off Vancouver's best in Silicon Valley
Later this month seven BC clean technology will have a unique opportunity to present to Silicon Valley investors at a special invitation-only event.
Kachan & Co. has partnered with Deloitte, Gowlings and Greentech Exchange Vancouver to present seven jury-selected Vancouver area clean technology companies at the Northern Cleantech Showcase pitch event for leading cleantech investors in Silicon Valley on April 14th.
From dozens of applicants, a selection committee including investors GreenAngel Energy, Ventures West and Yaletown Venture Partners chose these seven companies to present.
- Aquavive Technologies: Desalination at 30% of current costs
- Awesense Wireless: Wireless sensor system for improved electrical grid efficiency & theft reduction
- Mantra Energy Alternatives: Highest ROI for any CO2 reuse technologies
- NxtGen Emission Controls: Syngas technology to reduce diesel emissions and increase fuel efficiency
- REV Technologies: Distributed grid storage from electrified fleet vehicles
- S2G Biochemicals: Profitably producing bio-chemical glycols from byproducts
- Tekion: Fuel cell company eyeing $400 million in revenue from partner
Applications were evaluated for companies' fundability potential against criteria such as innovation, market opportunity and ability to execute. The invitation-only showcase will be held at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto, Thursday, April 14th.
